ETCHMIADZIN, APRIL 18, NOYAN TAPAN. His Holiness Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians sent a message of congratulation to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI, Bishop of Rome, on the occasion of the 80th birthday anniversary. Noyan Tapan was informed about it by the Information Services of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. "We are sure that, led by You, the Roman Catholic Church will fix new successes in the present chronology of its centuries-old mission, and warm and brotherly relations between the Armenian Apostolic and Roman Catholic Churches will continue developing. It is our prayer that cooperation and friendship between our churches more strengthen in this new era, with making spirit of Christian love and brotherhood powerful in our believing hearts," is said in the congratulation message of His Holiness Patriarch. His Holiness wished 80th-year old Benedict XVI sound health and effective enthronement.

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