Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Priests Participating in Training Courses
08.04.2025
On April 8, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, received at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin a group of clergymen from various dioceses of Armenia and the Diaspora, who are currently participating in pastoral training programs.
His Holiness imparted his paternal blessing upon the gathered clergy and expressed sincere appreciation for their commitment to enriching their liturgical and theological formation. He underscored the importance of continuous education in raising the effectiveness of their ministry.
The Catholicos noted that the gathering of clergy from across the globe presented a unique opportunity for spiritual renewal and reaffirmation of their sacred vows within the prayerful atmosphere of the Mother See.
The Supreme Patriarch also welcomed the occasion to reflect on the pastoral challenges and responsibilities facing the Armenian Church in the modern world.
In conclusion, His Holiness exhorted the priests to offer the fullness of their abilities and knowledge in service to the radiance of the Church, the well-being of the Armenian people, and the flourishing of their ancestral homeland.
