President Armen Sarkissian sent a congratulatory message to His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia

President Armen Sarkissian sent a congratulatory message to His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, on his birthday.

The message particularly says:

"I sincerely wish you good health, new and great success in your tireless work for the benefit of the brotherly people of Russia, the prosperity of the Russian Orthodox Church and for the sake of lasting peace, international security, and stability.

The Armenian people highly appreciate your efforts to achieve peace and mutual understanding in our region and to strengthen traditional ties with the Armenian Apostolic Church."