The Bishops’ Synod of the Armenian Apostolic Church kicked off Tuesday in Saint Polten, Austria, the Synod’s secretariat informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.

The event has brought together 25 archbishops and bishops of the Armenian Apostolic Church, including from the Armenian Patriarchates of Jerusalem and Constantinople.

Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II delivered his address and message to the participants online.

On the same day, an Evening Service was held at the Cathedral of Saint Polten with the participation of the aforesaid bishops, on the occasion of which the prelate of the Diocese of Sankt Polten of the Austrian Roman Catholic Church, Bishop Alois Schwarz, addressed them with his welcoming remarks.