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    PRESS RELEASE
    Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Information Services
    Address: Vagharshapat, Republic of Armenia
    Contact: Rev. Fr. Ktrij Devejian
    Tel: +374-10-517163
    Fax: +374-10-517301
    E-Mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.armenianchurch.org
    February 16, 2008

    Appeal of Supreme Spiritual Council on RA Presidential Elections

    On February 14, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of
    All Armenians, presided during a meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council in
    the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Following the meeting, the Council made
    the following exhortation to the people on the occasion of the upcoming
    presidential elections in the Republic of Armenia:

    "The upcoming presidential election in the Republic of Armenia on February
    19 is a significant event in the life our country and people.

    "Seventeen years ago, our people elected to live in liberty and
    independence. The reestablishment of Armenian statehood became the
    commencement of a new process aimed at the building of a country that is
    just and noteworthy for its societal unity. It is the righteous expectation
    of our people, that the election of a new president should become the
    guarantor of stability in our country and the progress and reinforcement of
    solidarity.

    "In view of this consequential event, it is our exhortation to our people to
    display a high understanding of patriotism and be guided by the highest
    awareness of the country's reputation. Let no action or expression cast a
    shadow on our election or divide the unity of our people. We are patriotic
    to the extent we know how to respect, tolerate and love one another. We are
    patriotic to the extent we know how to place the national interest before
    our personal aspirations and emotions.

    "We pray that our Lord guide our country to new successes in peace,
    solidarity, and unity of love.

    "Honor all men, love your brother and fear God" (1 Peter 2:17)
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