Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II sent a letter of support to Mir Tahsin Beg Saied, the temporal leader of the Yazidi community of the world.

“We extend our condolences to you on the ongoing mass killings of the Yazidi population in Iraq. We are deeply concerned about the inhuman violence and the resultant numerous victims,” the Catholicos’ message reads, in particular.

Strongly condemning the massacres and violence against the Yazidi people, the Catholicos of All Armenians expressed confidence that the Yazidi nation will endure and surmount this challenge.

Karekin II also called on the international community and organizations to take immediate steps to stop the Yazidis’ massacre in Iraq.

In addition, the Catholicos of All Armenians expressed the hope that peace return to Iraq.