Garegin II: We are experiencing national trials, but we are confident that with strong faith and unity we can overcome all life`s difficulties.

ArmInfo. Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II expressed gratitude for the congratulations on his 75th birthday.

"Dear pious children of our homeland and diaspora! With grateful hearts, we offer you our blessings and appreciation for the warm congratulations, sincere wishes, and words of support sent to us on the occasion of our birthday. Gratitude and glory to the Almighty, who has granted us the grace to serve His Holy Church, our chosen people, and our Lord-honored homeland, always with the support of our pious people, our clergy, and benefactors." We are experiencing national trials, but we are confident that with strong faith and unity we can overcome all life's difficulties, relying on the truth of Holy Scripture: "Blessed is the nation whom the Lord God helps, blessed is the nation whom He has chosen as His inheritance." We constantly pray to God that He will keep our homeland in peace and security, protect and preserve our Holy Apostolic Church, bless and grant progress and a blessed life to our people throughout the world," says the message of Karekin II.