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The Catholicos of All Armenians met with young people who have achieved success in various fields

February 11, 2020

On February 10, in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, welcomed hundreds of twenty young people who have made significant contributions to education, science, culture, sports and many other fields that have made significant contributions to the public life and homeland security. The staff of the Public Relations and Employment Department of the ISEC NAS RA and the 15 top masters of the Center also participated in this very impressive meeting.

The Catholicos of All Armenians opened his remarks with a congratulatory message and wishes. His Holiness emphasized that the role of such young people is essential to the prosperity and prosperity of the homeland, the enlightenment of the Armenian Church and the creation of a dignified life for the Armenian people. The Catholicos of All Armenians highlighted the role of the church in the development and preservation of the nation, urging the youth to participate in the activities of youth unions under the auspices of the Armenian Church, to contribute to the fulfillment of the mission of the church, and to constantly walk in the path to God, as this process provides spiritual comfort, helps reveal oneself identity, sharing spiritual values and rich heritage.

During the meeting, His Holiness also answered the youth's questions on youth-clergy bonding, church life and youth unions, issues on preservation of the Armenian identity in the Diaspora, teaching the subject of "Armenian Church History" in secondary schools, preservation of historical sanctuaries, and various challenges to spiritual life.

In the end, the Catholicos of All Armenians exhorted the youth to live and create with love and devotion to the homeland.

The Catholicos of All Armenians personally blessed the President of SSS of ISEC NAS RA, whose wedding ceremony was to be held on the same day.