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 conveyed his fatherly message to the participants. In the spirit of devotion to the nation, with love and loyalty to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, he worked zealously as AGBU president for twenty-two years, and from now on, under the new circumstances of honorary president, he must continue to bring his dedicated service to the Union and the Armenian people. Manukyan's many accomplishments for the benefit of the nation and the church, and his great merit and skillful leadership in favor of the realization of the mission of the Benefactor. On the occasion of taking over the presidency of AGBU, the Catholicos of All Armenians brought his congratulations and blessing to Tiar Sam Simonyan. Referring to Tiar Simonyan's significant contribution to the development of the education and technological sphere of the new generation, His Holiness expressed confidence that the latter will lead the Armenian Charity General Union with the same zeal and great experience, faithful to the contributions of the Philanthropist, will brighten the centuries-old good reputation and reputation of the cherished institution with new achievements.
In his speech, the Armenian Patriarch, referring to the patriotic and ecclesiastical activities of AGBU, specifically mentioned: "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 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, the 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 talents, are educated and brought up in a patriotic and patriotic spirit. His Holiness also touched on the security challenges facing the Armenian people with concern, saying that in such a situation, the disunity and division in national life are worrying, which are an obstacle to the consolidation of the national potential of the motherland, For the normal development of Armenia-Diaspora relations, to face the most serious problems and to preserve the national identity, priorities that have always been at the core of the activities of the General Armenian Charitable Union. In this regard, His Holiness expressed 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 Union with a "Protector" prayer, wishing the support of the Most High to the Armenian Benevolent General Union on the way of its honorable mission and blessed service.
In his speech, the Armenian Patriarch, referring to the patriotic and ecclesiastical activities of AGBU, specifically mentioned: "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 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, the 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 on the security challenges facing the Armenian people with concern, saying that in such a situation, the disunity and division in national life are worrying, which are an obstacle to the consolidation of the national potential of the motherland. For the normal development of Armenia-Diaspora relations, to face the most serious problems and to preserve the national identity, priorities that have always been at the core of the activities of the General Armenian Charitable Union. In this regard, His Holiness expressed 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 Union with a "Protector" prayer, wishing the support of the Most High to the Armenian Benevolent General Union on the way of its honorable mission and blessed service.
