To renew Armenia’s spiritual foundations and affirm its traditional Christian values. To convene leaders with a shared moral vision for open conversation, mutual understanding, and the pursuit of strategies that promote peace, prosperity, and principled governance.
In 2025, Armenia will host the inaugural Republic of Armenia Prayer Breakfast – initiated and organized by Armenian civil society, with the support and participation of the Hon. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. This unique gathering will bring together leaders from politics, diplomacy, business, media, public life and faith, both in Armenia and abroad, united by a commitment to addressing the moral and spiritual challenges facing our nation and the world. The event takes on added significance following the August 8, 2025, historic peace declaration between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington, D.C. – a milestone opening new possibilities for stability, cooperation, and regional renewal.
For over 1,700 years, Armenia has stood as the world’s first Christian nation – its identity shaped by moments when national leaders sought moral guidance, unity, and blessing for their people. In the 1st century, King Abgar V appealed directly to Jesus for healing; in the 4th century, King Trdat the Great sought the counsel and prayer of Gregory the Enlightener, making Armenia the first state to adopt Christianity. Both moments brought transformation and strengthened the nation’s moral foundations.
Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, is one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Its history dates back to 782 BC, when King Argishti I of Urartu founded the fortress of Erebuni, whose ruins still stand on the Arin Berd hill. The name “Yerevan” is believed to have evolved from “Erebuni.”
Through centuries, Yerevan grew under Persian, Ottoman, and Russian rule, serving as a vital crossroads of trade and culture in the South Caucasus. In the 20th century, it became the capital of the modern Republic of Armenia (1918), and later the capital of Soviet Armenia until independence in 1991.
Today, Yerevan is a vibrant city blending ancient heritage and modern life. Its pink tuff stone architecture has earned it the name “the Pink City,” while landmarks such as Republic Square, Cascade Complex, Erebuni Fortress, and the Opera House showcase its unique cultural character. Yerevan is not only Armenia’s political and economic heart but also a symbol of its endurance and renewal through the ages.
