ETCHMIADZIN. – The Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II, on Tuesday received a group of pilgrims from the Hye Pointe Community of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America (Eastern).    

Karekin II expressed his delight that the children of the Armenian nation visit the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin—the spiritual center of the Armenians—to strengthen their faithfulness and devotion to the Armenian Church, the Information System of the Mother See informs. 

The Catholicos highly appreciated the passionate spirit of the Armenians that live far from their homeland. Also, he called upon the pilgrims to stay united around the Church and to continue their service for the homeland.    

At the end of the talk, the Hye Pointe Community pilgrims thanked the Catholicos for the warm reception at the Mother See.