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In all Armenian Apostolic Churches, a Betrayal Service was heldThe Brotherhood of the Mother See, presided over by the Catholicos of All Armenians, participates in the sacred ceremony. The Order of the Eclipse symbolizes the memory of the betrayal and suffering of Christ. It refers to Good Friday, but is performed on the evening of Holy Thursday, since, according to the church calendar, the day begins after the evening service of the previous day. |
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Catholicos of All Armenians blessed the children gathered at the Mother See on the occasion of Palm Sunday
The Feast of Palm Sunday began in the Mother See with the Andastan ceremony. The Catholicos of All Armenians, together with the clergy, prayed and blessed the four corners of the world, asking for peace and fertility. On the Feast of Palm Sunday, the curtain of the church altar was opened and Holy Communion was given. On Palm Sunday, the Blessing of Children was performed in all churches. In the Mother See, His Holiness the Patriarch blesses the gathered kids.
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"Akunk"'s new project: the songs and dances of "David of Sasun"The "Akunk" ethnographic ensemble, which has a half-century history, presents songs and dances from all parts of historical Armenia. A few of the founding members have remained in the group, and it is they who pass on the decades-old traditions of Akunk to the newcomers. Currently, together with the group's artistic director, musicologist Artur Shahnazaryan, they are developing songs and dances from the epic "David of Sasun", which will soon be presented to the public. |
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The Mother See responded to the anti-Armenian event organized by Azerbaijan in RomeThe Mother See emphasized that at the event entitled “Christianity in Azerbaijan: History and Modern Times” held at the initiative of the Embassy of Azerbaijan to the Holy See, an attempt was made to deny the Armenian belonging of the historical and cultural heritage of Armenia and Artsakh, to distort historical realities with the malicious intention of appropriating it in the future. Holy Etchmiadzin regrets that an anti-scientific event was allowed to be organized on the premises of a Catholic higher educational institution. In this regard, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin will initiate the necessary steps within the framework of the perceived inter-church communication. |
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Loyalty: Bishop Gevorg Saroyan commentsWhat guidance does the Gospel give about faithfulness? Is faithfulness a choice? Who is a faithful person? What are the limits of faithfulness? Bishop Gevorg Saroyan speaks on this. |
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JrapiOf the 311 km border between Armenia and Turkey, 72 km falls on Shirak province. Jrapi is one of 15 settlements in the province that has border status. The village was built in 1974. As a result of the construction of the Akhuryan reservoir, the villages of Nerkin and Verin Jrapi were merged and moved upstream. |
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BagaranThe Armenian-Turkish villages are so close to each other that the Bagaran residents are forced to hear the mullah's voice several times a day. Although the border village of Bagaran has many worries and problems, houses are being built and new Armenian families are being formed. |
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Union: Bishop Daniel Fndykian comments on thisWhen did Christ speak about unity, what did he preach to the disciples before the crucifixion, during the last prayer? What is the Christian understanding of unity? What should we know about this virtue? Bishop Daniel Fndykian comments on this. |
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Tatul Altunyan State Song and Dance EnsembleThe Tatul Altunyan State Song and Dance Ensemble, founded in 1938, has a rich history. Over the decades, many renowned musicians and ballet masters have worked in the ensemble. Now, the ensemble, which has strong traditions, is creating its modern history. |
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The World Youth Union of the Armenian Church is preparing for its 25th anniversaryThe central office of the Pan ACYO is preparing for the Pan-Armenian pilgrimage dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the organization. The central office discussed important points of the process and clarified the mechanisms that will make the organization of the work more effective. The 2025 Pan-Armenian pilgrimage to the homeland and Holy Etchmiadzin will be titled "The Armenian Family, the Anchor of Armenian Identity." |
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Verin Tsaghkavan: Shkhmurad MonasteryThe visiting card and pride of the village of Verin Tsaghkavan in Tavush region is the 12th-13th century Shkhmurad Monastery. It is located 6-7 km southwest of the village. The once powerful monastery complex is now in ruins. If the Shkhmurad Monastery complex is restored and the road leading to the sanctuary is improved, a new stage in the life of the village will begin. |
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"Give a Concert": ParavakarThe "Kayt" cultural center has launched the "Give a Concert" project, which plans to organize free concerts in remote and border areas of Armenia. The fund, created with public support, will provide a platform for musicians in rural communities. The first concert of the "Give a Concert" project has already taken place in the border village of Paravakar in Tavush province. |