Building Connections: Chinese Boya Research Center Delegation Welcomed by Catholicos of All Armenians

On January 13, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, welcomed a delegation from the Boya Research Center (Beijing) led by Rui-qi Liu, Honorary President of the center, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
The delegation introduced the Boya Research Center’s programs and activities and the purpose of their visit to Armenia: to study Armenian culture, traditions, and history.
His Holiness expressed his appreciation for the initiative of the Chinese center in Armenia, highlighting the important role of Holy Etchmiadzin in the life of the Armenian people. He emphasized the vital contribution of the Christian faith in shaping national identity, preserving spiritual and cultural heritage, and safeguarding the nation’s continuity.
During the discussion, His Holiness also touched upon the historical relations between Armenia and China, as well as the life of the recently re-established Armenian community in China. He expressed hope that the Boya Research Center’s initiative would deepen mutual understanding and strengthen ties between the two peoples.
Rui-qi Liu, in turn, informed His Holiness about the research the Boya Research Center has conducted regarding Armenian spiritual and cultural heritage and shared their plans for future studies.