ETCHMIADZIN, SEPTEMBER 1, NOYAN TAPAN. Karekin II Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians sent a congratulating message on August 31 from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to pupils, students, pedagogues and all employees of the education sphere. Noyan Tapan was informed about it by the Information Services of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. "From the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, we welcome and congratulate you on the occasion of the new school year and address to all you Our Patriarchal blessing. We wish you that the new academic year is productive and fruitful for each of you. Achievements in education are the best victories on our country's and people's way towards prosperous and good life, towards realization of all our dreams. By praying the God, we ask that Our Good Lord keep you healthy, make you powerful with many favours of the soul and mind and bless our self-devoted efforts to study and to teach, all your initiatives and kind affairs. Let the God's love and favour always be with you, leading and fortifying. Amen," is said in the Patriarchal command.

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