AGBU highlights a quarter century of faith and renewal under His Holiness Catholicos Karekin II

(Horizon Weekly) – The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) has published a deeply insightful feature in its Spheres of Influence series titled “Faith and Renewal: A Quarter Century of Achievement under His Holiness Catholicos Karekin II.” This compelling piece reflects on the extraordinary spiritual leadership and global impact of His Holiness Karekin II, who has served since 1999 as the Supreme Patriarch and 132nd Catholicos of All Armenians, the highest office in the Armenian Apostolic Church.

For more than 25 years, Catholicos Karekin II has steered the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin through a period of restoration, modernization, and renewal, earning the trust of the faithful worldwide and strengthening the spiritual and educational foundations of the Church in the face of the challenges of our times.

The article chronicles his remarkable journey from a devoted seminarian to a globally respected spiritual leader and highlights key achievements: revitalizing theological education, enhancing clergy formation, and fostering a vibrant global Armenian Christian identity. His Holiness’s efforts to build bridges with other Christian traditions and world faiths, including leadership roles in the World Council of Churches and Religions for Peace, have elevated the Armenian Church’s voice on the international stage.

This special feature is a testament to Catholicos Karekin II’s enduring commitment to faith, unity, and renewal — a legacy of spiritual resilience that continues to inspire Armenians throughout the homeland and diaspora.

Read the full AGBU piece here: https://agbu.org/spheres-influence/faith-renewal

(Photo: Mother See Holy Etchmiadzin)