Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II sent a congratulatory message to Kirill, the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, on his 75th birthday, the Information Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin reports.
The message reads:
“We highly appreciate your warm attitude towards the Armenian Church and the Armenian people, which is also manifested by your care and tireless efforts for ensuring a peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict, the preservation of the Armenian spiritual heritage, and the safe operation of Dadivank [Monastery in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh)].”
His Holiness wished Patriarch Kirill many years of prosperous life, God’s support in the pontifical service for the sake of the enlightenment of Russia and the Russian Church.
