HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II CONGRATULATES NEW PRESIDENT OF NAGORNO KARABAKH
armradio.am
23.07.2007 15:06
His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All
Armenians, sent a letter of congratulations from the Mother See of
Holy Etchmiadzin to Bako Sahakyan, the newly elected president of
the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh.
In his letter, the Catholicos states, "We extend to you our Pontifical
blessings and congratulations on your election as president of Republic
of Nagorno Karabakh, and offer thanks to God, that our people in
Artsakh are creating their free lives, building their native land
with the faith of living in security, goodness and happiness.
"You have contributed your devoted efforts to the just cause of
achieving the hopes and aspirations of the Armenians of Artsakh
and throughout the world, having participated with vigilance in the
liberation of Artsakh and the establishment of statehood.
"We pray to our Benevolent Lord, asking that He protect Artsakh under
His graces with eternal peace, making your efforts and those of our
people fruitful, so that all the wounds on our native soil be healed,
our churches and holy shrines rise once again, and Artsakh be filled
with vibrancy and joy. As President-Elect, we wish you a long and
healthy life, vigor and energy in your high office, and success to
your plans and policies."