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June 12, 2007
Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Ambassador John Danilovich
CEO of the Millennium Challenge Corporation
On June 12, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
Armenians, received Ambassador John Danilovich, Chief Executive Officer of
the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), and his delegation in the Mother
See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
His Holiness welcomed the ambassador to the headquarters of the Armenian
Church, stating, "We are pleased that through Armenia’s inclusion in the
Millennium Challenge Corporation program, the economy of Armenia in the
rural sector will be the recipient of much needed assistance." His Holiness
also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the MCC for their ongoing
work in the spheres of rural road development and irrigation water projects
focused on the agrarian villages throughout Armenia.
The Pontiff of All Armenians introduced the guests to the present-day
mission of the Armenian Church and its history, including the conversion of
the Armenian people to Christianity, the establishment of the Mother See
more than 17 centuries ago, and the challenges facing the Church and society
in modern times.
Ambassador Danilovich expressed his gratitude to the Catholicos for the
audience and presented the details of the activities of the MCC within
Armenia. The ambassador also noted his satisfaction with the progress of
the work thus far, and stated, "We are confident that this program will have
great impact on the rural residents of Armenia, thereby benefiting the
overall economy of the country."
Also present for the meeting with His Holiness were Ambassador Danilovich’s
family and Alex Russin, the Resident Country Director of the MCC.