Wednesday, 20 February 2008
From the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin, Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II congratulated and addressed his patriarchal blessing to RA Prime Minister Serzh Sargsyan on having been elected President of the Republic of Armenia. The congratulatory message of the Catholicos of All Armenians reads as follows, in particular:
"Dear Mr. Sargsyan,
On behalf of the Catholicosate of All Armenians, the Supreme Spiritual Council and the brotherhood of the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin, we congratulate you on election as President of the Republic Armenia and extend to you our Patriarchal blessing from the Holy See of Echmiadzin.
Favored by God, our people is building a new and free life and is full of fair hope to see the well-being and prosperity of Armenia. With this vision, you together with many brave sons of our people have contributed to the independence of Armenia and struggle for the liberation of Artsakh, as well as to the reforms aimed at the strengthening and progress of the Armenian statehood and it is the history of our time. We believe that your long experience in public posts of great responsibility will help you make successful efforts in the high mission of President of the Republic of Armenia. We are now asking the Supreme to bless your efforts for the sake of a secure and happy life in our Homeland and the embodiment of the desires of our people.
Let Supreme God strengthen you by the favors of Sacred Spirit bestowing you with many long years of robust health, inexhaustible force and energy.
Let the favors, love and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you and with all. Amin."
