Today many citizens gathered at "Zvartnots" airport to welcome His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians returning from the patriarchal visit to Marseille. To Garegin the Second.
The Catholicos of All Armenians left the arrival hall a little while ago, he was greeted with applause and "Ve-ha-glory" chants.
Garegin the Second, expressing gratitude for the support and warm welcome, addressed the faithful Armenians, referring to the government's campaign against the church and the arrest of high-ranking clergymen, recently also Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan, the diplomat of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. with spirit and courage they face all the difficulties that have fallen to them, with a strong, firm faith that justice will win in their lives and they will come out justified, they will be released and they will return to their service to the church and nation building", said the Catholicos.
His Holiness emphasized that despite the repressions, they will continue their spiritual service. "Beloved, in our and our church's messages, as well as in the statements we made, we have repeatedly called on the authorities to put an end to anti-church actions, to put an end to the repressions carried out against the churchmen aimed at silencing their righteous voice, as well as forcing them to perform actions in violation of the church's order and canons. In contrast to such a difficult situation, a place has been created. We, as the Patriarch of Armenia, with the authority given by the National Church Assembly, together with our spiritual class, together with the congregation of our Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin and the churchmen serving in the dioceses, must continue to bring our service faithful to our calling and mission to our people. We believe that together with you, dear Armenians, we can be justice, truth, love, peace, solidarity, brotherhood as the highest values, make the basis of our people's life and anchor on those values, build the bright and bright day of tomorrow of our motherland".
The Catholicos of All Armenians also addressed his words of appreciation to the devoted clergymen: "I would like to address my words of appreciation to our devoted clergymen, whose brave spirit you have communicated both in their statements and also in their activities. Dear clergymen, carry out your service for the sake of the nation, carrying in your soul the commandments of the Lord and the messages of our enlightened patriarchs. In this way, in front of God, our fathers and our people, we must realize the vision of our fathers' soul-saving mission, and also become worthy of their blessing." His Holiness, addressing the people, called on them to remain steadfast in their love and loyalty to the church. "Dear people, we have said many times that you are the strength and power of our church, so remain steadfast in your love, dedication and loyalty to the church, and God willing, we we must be able to overcome these difficult times in our lives and get out of these trials. May the Lord be a helper and protector of my nation, Armenians, today and forever. Amen."
