In such a situation, disunity and division in national life are worrying. His Highness

On October 12, H.E. Karekin the Second Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians in New York (USA) participated in the 93rd Congress of the Armenian Benevolent General Union (AGUM), during which he delivered his fatherly message to the participants. The information system of the Mother See reports that His Holiness brought his blessing and high appreciation Tiara Perch Sedrakyan, who with hard work, the spirit of national devotion, love and loyalty to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin worked zealously as AGBU president for twenty-two years, and from now on with the new circumstance of honorary president, he must continue to bring his dedicated service to the Union and the Armenian people. The Armenian Patriarch is particularly pleased. He also emphasized the many accomplishments of the AGBU Board of Trustees, Tiar Vache Manukyan, for the benefit of the nation and the church, as well as his great merit and skillful leadership for the fulfillment of the mission of the Charity. Referring to the significant contribution of Tiar Simonyan in the development of the education and technology sector of the new generation, His Holiness expressed his confidence that the latter will lead the Armenian Charitable General Union with the same zeal and great experience, faithful to the contributions of the Philanthropist, and will brighten up the centuries-old good reputation and reputation of the cherished Armenian institution with new achievements. The Reverend, referring to the patriotic and church activities of AGBU, mentioned in particular: "At all times, especially in difficult and stormy situations for our people, the Armenian Charitable General Union, according to the vision of the founders of the Union, has put its abilities at the service of the care and care of the needy children of our nation. Based on the needs of Armenian and native life, the Union has further pursued the development of the scientific, educational, cultural, and health sectors, the strengthening of Diaspora-Armenia ties, and the preservation of the identity of our people. , both during the Soviet years and after the re-establishment of independent statehood, as well as implemented commendable projects for the sake of the construction and strengthening of the Republics of Armenia and Artsakh. We note with appreciation that many initiatives of our Holy Apostolic Church, Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin are also implemented thanks to the support of the Armenian Charitable General Union and the loving commitments of its members," His Holiness noted, adding that with the support of the Union, thousands of children in Armenian homes operating in Armenia discover their abilities and gifts, are educated and brought up in a patriotic and patriot spirit. "In such a situation, the disunity and division in the national life are worrying, which are an obstacle to the consolidation of the national potential of the motherland, the normal development of Armenia-Diaspora relations, confronting the most serious problems and preserving the national identity, which have always been the priorities of the Armenian Benevolent General At the core of the Union's activities." In this regard, His Holiness the Patriarch expressed his confidence that the Armenian Charitable General Union will continue to make efforts to overcome the current challenges, providing useful services to our people and homeland around the world. In the end, the Armenian Patriarch blessed the members of the Union's Board of Trustees and central administration with a "Protective prayer" , to the participants and attendees of the conference, wishing His Highness's support to the Armenian Charitable General Union on the way to its honorable mission and blessed service.