From the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin we bring Our Patriarchal Blessing to our people in Armenia and the Diaspora on the occasion of Independence Day.

Today is a cherished day, the day when we value our statehood, the day when we value our achievements, the day of our great aspirations and the day when we look towards the future.

Independence provides nations and countries with the opportunity to live with values, form their ideals and freely show their potential. Let us reinforce in our souls the awareness and conviction and make it the force in order to stay united around our Homeland, overcome the current difficulties and build the country, as well as reinforce Christian values and principles by which we have lived and want to live as a nation and society.

We pray to God to bless our Homeland, reinforce our statehood and keep our nation in peace. Let us start a new life in our free Homeland with reliance on God, love for Him and strong faith in Him.