"Justice can be temporarily distorted by human hands, but God's judgment is eternal." - Archbishop Mkrtich

The words of His Holiness Mkrtich from the “Nubarashen” penitentiary: “Beloved, do not be discouraged and do not be sad. Justice can be temporarily distorted by human hands, but God’s righteous judgment is eternal and infallible. People can chain the body, but never faith. As the apostle writes: “The word of God is not chained” (2 Timothy 2:9).

I pray that you will not weaken in your faith during these days, but will grow stronger in the spirit of love, patience, and unity. The Church has always grown stronger through persecution.

Remember, nothing can separate us from the love of Christ: not sorrow, not persecution, not slander. It is that love that binds us, shepherd and flock, in the same Spirit and the same faith.

May the Lord bless you, keep your homes, and give light to your souls.

"Everything."