On October 12, H.E. Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, participated in the 93rd Congress of the General Armenian Charitable Union (AGCU) in New York (USA), during which he delivered his paternal message to the participants.
His Holiness brought his blessing and high appreciation to Tiar Perch Sedrakyan, who with hard work, the spirit of national dedication, love and loyalty to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has 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 Patriarch of Armenians also emphasized with special satisfaction the numerous accomplishments and great merits and skillful leadership of AGBU Board of Trustees chairman Tiar Vache Manukyan for the benefit of the nation and the church for the fruition of the mission of the Charitable. On the occasion of taking over the chairmanship of AGBU, the Catholicos of All Armenians brought his congratulations and blessing to Tiar Sam Simonyan.
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 reestablishment of independent statehood, as well as implemented commendable programs for the construction and strengthening of the Republics of Armenia and Artsakh.
"In the conditions of the catastrophic events of the last period, the Union provided important support to the forcibly displaced Armenians from 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 patriotic spirit.
His Holiness also touched upon the security challenges facing the Armenian people with concern and said that in such a state of affairs, the disunity and division in the national life are worrisome, which are an obstacle to the consolidation of the national potential of the motherland, the normal development of Armenia-Diaspora relations, the facing of the most serious problems and the national for the preservation of identity, priorities that have always been at the core of the activities of the Armenian Charitable General Union.
In this regard, His Holiness the Patriarch expressed his confidence that the General Armenian Charitable 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 the central board, participants and attendees of the conference with a "Protective" prayer. wishing His Excellency's support to the Armenian Charitable General Union in its honorable mission and blessed service.
