Catholicos Karekin II of the Armenian Apostolic Church has congratulated women on International Women’s Day, March 8, in a message released through the official Facebook account of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiatsin.
“From the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, We extend our pontifical love, blessings, and congratulations to our mothers, sisters, and daughters on the occasion of March 8.
On this beautiful spring feast, our hearts are filled with joy and warmth towards our mothers and sisters. Dear women, your role and contribution in our national, state and public life are invaluable and your mission in educating the generations is indispensable.
Dear women, Our wish is that you remain unwavering and firm in your perfect virtues of love and devotion, because these gifts are the source of happiness, creativity, and a progressive life; and the guarantee of existence – the family, nation and state.
We pray that Almighty God protect all women under His Holy Right Hand, grant a peaceful and secure family life, boundless happiness, and endless joy.
May the grace of Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the sanctity of the Holy Spirit be with you now and forever.
Amen”, the Catholicos said.
