Historic Visit: Catholicos of All Armenians in Minsk

Minsk Welcomes Catholicos of All Armenians: A Historic Visit and Prayers for Peace The Catholicos of All Armenians, Garegin II, made history on May 17, 2025, with his first official visit to Minsk, Belarus. The visit held particular significance as he laid a wreath at a war memorial, offering prayers for peace and expressing gratitude to the Belarusian people. Footage shows Garegin II standing before the memorial, surrounded by clergy. He expressed his appreciation for the kindness shown to Armenians living in Belarus. While the video provides only a brief excerpt of his words, the sentiment of peace and gratitude is clear. The visit underscores the growing relationship between Armenia and Belarus. It serves as a symbol of hope for future cooperation and mutual understanding.