As part of the celebrative events of 2013, Year of the Armenian Mother, around 200 women met with His Holiness Aram I. After his warm welcome, the Catholicos said, “Celebrating the year of the Armenian Mother should become integral to our daily lives. The Armenian mother is the foundation of our nation and, hence, should remain the essential partner in family and public life. We expect our mothers to socialize our children through the spiritual values of our church, the cultural heritage imparted through our schools and community organizations.” His Holiness Aram I concluded his message with a blessing and an expression of love and respect for the Armenian woman.