Pastor Paula White-Cain: US stands with Armenian people in spirit of faith, partnership, shared goals

The Embassy of Armenia to the United States organized a formal reception at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., in celebration of the Armenian Christmas and the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the Embassy informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

Remarks were delivered by Ambassador of Armenia to the US Narek Mkrtchyan; Pastor Paula White-Cain, Special Government Employee and Senior Advisor of the White House Faith Office; Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the United States; Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Primate of the Eastern Diocese; and Pastor Chris Halverson, pioneer of the National Prayer Breakfast movement in the United States.

During the event, Ambassador Mkrtchyan read the message of the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, addressed to the attendees.

The reception was attended by high-ranking US government officials, representatives of various religious institutions, ambassadors, Honorary Consuls of Armenia, and members of the Armenian community in the US

In his remarks, the Ambassador extended Christmas greetings, emphasized the role of Christian values in Armenia–US relations, highlighted the leadership of the United States in promoting religious freedom, expressed gratitude to the Washington National Cathedral for hosting the reception, and wished the US continued achievements on the occasion of its 250th Anniversary.

In her remarks, Paula White-Cain thanked the Ambassador for organizing the Christmas reception, underscored Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s dedication to the Armenian people, and noted that Armenia, as the first Christian nation of the world, has endured many trials throughout history while preserving its spiritual heritage and becoming a witness of faith to the world. White-Cain emphasized that the US stands with the Armenian people in the spirit of faith, partnership, and shared goals.

Pastor Chris Halverson, in his remarks, particularly highlighted the importance of the initiative of the Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to organize the Prayer Breakfast in Armenia, noting that it reflects the  commitment of the country to the values of faith, unity, and leadership.

The participating spiritual leaders congratulated those present on the Glorious Feast of Christmas and offered prayers.