"From the Holy See of Etchmiadzin, we convey our patriarchal blessings and best wishes to all women and girls and congratulate them on International Women's Day.

We once again joyfully honor our mothers and sisters and highly value their contribution to raising gifted, patriotic generations, as well as their valuable achievements in science and education, economics, healthcare and other important fields.

Indeed, in today's unstable world, when our people everywhere face many hardships, many burdens fall on the shoulders of women as well, who, alongside caring for their families, work with dedication and zeal for the progress of national life and the strengthening of our homeland.

We pray and wish that the All-Merciful Lord may grant peace to the world and to our homeland and, under His blessing and grace, protect our mothers and sisters, so that, strengthened by faith and hope, they may continue to contribute to the wellbeing of our country and our people through their worthy deeds.

May the love and mercy, grace and blessing of our Lord Jesus Christ be with us and with all of us today and always. Amen," reads the congratulatory message of the Catholicos of All Armenians.