From the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, we extend our Patriarchal blessing and welcome the provision of the international “Fresco” Film Festival of Modern Art and Spiritual Films which is held in Yerevan and other regions of Armenia.
We are pleased to acknowledge that the Festival contributes to the spread of spiritual and cultural values in our homeland, advances new realities and creations in the cultural sphere.
Facing with the challenges of the present-day world, the primary issue of concern is the tendency to neglect the spiritual and overemphasize the material world; the engagement in such initiatives could only intensify the sense of divine Love and Light, solidarity and mutual respect.
In the world of cinematography, spiritual films have a special mission and play an important role in the education and upbringing of a person.
It is gratifying that the festival, with its performance and under the auspice of our Churches unifies the younger generation, giving them the opportunity to see the new cinematography which disseminates the perception of kind and beauty.
We bring our blessing and wish good luck to organizers of “Fresco-2019” Film Festival of Modern Art and Spiritual Films on their mission, which in cooperation with the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin implements such an important project.
We offer our prayers that Almighty God keeps our country in peace improving the lives of our people by furthering spiritual and cultural new successes and achievements.
With blessings,
KAREKIN II,
CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS