Blessing of the peacekeepers in Dadivank

A year has passed since Dadivank continues to live as a sanctuary for all Armenians under the protection of Russian peacekeepers and the prayerful presence of the Armenian clergy. Exactly a year ago, on November 10, thanks to the direct efforts of His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians Gareгin II, with the mediation of Patriarch of All Russia Kirill and thanks to the efforts of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a piece of paradise Karvachar, namely the Dadivank monastery complex, was preserved ас the Armenian. Over the past year, despite the obstacles and restrictions regularly accompanied by the Azerbaijani side, while protecting the Russian peacekeepers in Dadivank, our clergy have continued to pray, live a monastic life and preserve the Armenian appearance of Dadivank.

With the blessing and initiative of the Primate of the Artsakh Diocese, Bishop Vrtanes Abrahamyan, on November 10, a blessing ceremony for the peacekeepers took place in Dadivank. The welcoming speech of His Holiness Bishop Vrtanes was read out.

"Dear peacemaker,

In the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ there is a beautiful word that praises all who bring reconciliation: “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they will be called sons of God” (Matt. 5: 9). What could be more desirable and comforting than peace, the absence of which is destruction, turmoil and sinfulness. Peace is that fundamental value that determines the path of our lives and the future.

In 2020, after the Artsakh war, the presence of Russian peacekeepers became the most important factor of trust, which helped Artsakh people to return with their families to their homes. Now the time has come for a change in the peacekeeping forces in Artsakh, when the peacekeepers will return home to their native harbor to quench their homesickness and feel the warmth of the family.

Therefore, on this occasion, we bring you our blessing and gratitude for your service in Artsakh over the past six months.

With prayer and blessing. "

The Russian military received souvenirs and Bibles, kindly provided by Karen Vardanyan.

After the blessing, the monks and Russian peacekeepers exchanged heartfelt wishes and warm words at the dinner prepared by the clergy of Dadivank.