WCC NEWS: His Holiness Karekin II extends greetings and blessings to WCC central committee

In a video message, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, extended greetings and blessings to the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee, which met from 23-29 June via videoconference. HH Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Photo: Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin 30 June 2021 “In the conditions of the pandemic raging in the world for more than two years, you continue to serve devotedly the cherished vision of cooperation among churches,” said His Holiness Karekin II.  He also expressed appreciation for preparations for the WCC 11th Assembly, and recognized the work the WCC has done in recognition of the Armenian Genocide as well as for prayers for and support for the Armenian people and the Armenian Apostolic Church during and after the 44-day war in Artsakh.  He said, “To overcome all these problems, the Armenian church and the Armenian people need the support and prayers of their Christian brothers and sisters.” He concluded the message, saying: “May Almighty God bless your efforts and service for the prosperity and strengthening of the Holy Church of Christ.” WCC central committee 2021 Armenian Apostolic Church (Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin) WCC member churches in Armenia See more

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