Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II receives international festival panel of judges

Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on Friday received, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the panel of judges of the Fifth “Rebirth” International Competition-Festival.

Karekin II welcomed and gave his blessings to the visit, to the spiritual center of the Armenians, by the musicians from a variety of countries. He also extended his appreciation to the event organizers and the panel of judges for their praiseworthy work to be able to hold this international festival.

The Catholicos also expressed a hope that this wonderful initiative, which already has become traditional, would continue and, owing to which, the talent of young musical performers is encouraged and their knowledge is enriched.