On behalf of our Primate Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan and the entire Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America, we extend to you our warm good wishes on Independence Day.
For well over a century and a quarter now, Armenians have been blessed to merge our way of life with that of America. On these shores our people found a refuge from persecution, but also a land that would sustain us as we sought to honor our heritage, and worship our Lord.
The astonishing developments of recent years have tested the resilience of that society, and the mettle of its people. These things should not, however, negate the powerful meaning America has held for its Armenian citizens. In past times of tension, conflict, or uncertainty, we have prayed with grateful hearts that this land would show its characteristic resilience, born of its ability to overcome adversity and reform its inequities.
This Independence Day we renew those prayers, asking God to bless this land and all her people.