Worship service

A worship service began the day on Friday. This was followed by the reading of the message of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians.

"Today, there exist numerous and various difficulties besetting the life of our people, both in the motherland and in the diaspora," the message read. "Everywhere the essential and primary thing is the organization of spiritual and national life, remaining true to sacred values and traditions. Faith, church-loving, and patriotism form a worthy heritage for all of us, by which we have managed to overcome misfortunes, preserve our identity, and persevere."