ETCHMIADZIN, OCTOBER 15, ARMENPRESS: As reported earlier, Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, left today for Moscow to join the local Armenian community as they celebrate the 75-th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness Alexey II, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia. During his two-day visit to Moscow, the Catholicos of All Armenians will also offer the service of Blessing the Foundation of the new Holy Cross Armenian Cathedral and Diocesan Headquarters for the Armenian Diocese of New Nakhijevan and Russia.
The Church headquarters said that before departing His Holiness reflected on the recent news that the “Jehovah’s Witnesses” religious organization has received official registration by the state authorities of the Republic of Armenia, expressing his concern at the registration of yet another totalitarian cult.
His Holiness stated that attempts to justify the registration of this destructive group are unacceptable, and regards as disingenuous and unfair the accusations that the Armenian Church and her clergy are weak and incomplete in their pastoral ministry.
“The Holy Armenian Apostolic Church has a mission to serve, and notwithstanding all difficulties and challenges, will bring all of her efforts to realizing that sacred mission in the lives of our people”, stated His Holiness. The Pontiff of All Armenians expressed his appreciation to all faithful sons and daughters of the Armenian Church who have displayed concern and devotion regarding this issue.
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