On Children's Day, educators and parents took to the stage at the Youth Center in Arabkir


The teachers of the national song and dance, painting, sculpture, kanon, dhol classes and the choir conductor performed. Latin American and folk dance groups presented guest numbers. The Arabkir Youth Center is trying to create a warm and positive atmosphere for the students with these initiatives.

 

A student from the Arabkir Youth Center gave a solo concert at the Naregatsi Art Institute


The 11-year-old kanona player studies at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and is one of the first students in the kanona class of the AGBU Arabkir Youth Center. She participated in the "Art Music" International Art Competition-Festival held at the Konstantin Sarajyan Music School and twice won the 1st prize in her age group.

Young people celebrated Ascension Day in Tumo Park with national songs and dances


After the Holy Liturgy, the young people continued the celebration with national songs and dances, folk games, wreath-weaving, and casting lots. The Rudik Haroyan “Masunq” traditional song and dance ensemble performed at the event. The young people treated those present to festive dishes: katnapur, gata.
 

The "Association for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage of Armenia" planted trees


The "Association for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage of Armenia" planted trees in the Heroes' Park adjacent to the St. Zorats Chapel in Taronik village, which was built last year. The project plans to create green zones in the areas of the Youth Centers and the Sardarapat Memorial Complex.

 

The Grand Sacristan of St. John the Evangelist Church performed a Home- blessing ceremony


Father Poghos Mikayelyan, the Grand Sacristan of the St. John the Evangelist Church in Artashat, performed a Home-blessing ceremony. The family members, the harvest and the good of the house were blessed. Home-blessings are performed in the period following the Holy Christmas and Easter holidays, at housewarmings, in case of disagreements in the family, or any time when people want to fill their homes with blessings.

The last bell at the Eornekian School: prayer, hymn and a new beginning


The graduates of the Eurnekian Secondary School, operating under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, celebrated the last bell. The ceremony began with a prayer and the sounds of the school anthem. The graduates considered the role of the school in their professional orientation to be important. The Eurnekian Secondary School was founded by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The school building was built under the patronage of Argentine-Armenian businessman and philanthropist Eduardo Eurnekian and bears his name.

 

The Armenian Relief Fund has awarded 16 grants to Armenian scientists


Each scientific group received $7,500. Scientists will conduct research in the fields of physics, biotechnology, biology, nanotechnology, materials science, zoology, biochemistry, social sciences, and history. Over the past 25 years, 3,566 applications have been submitted to the foundation's research council. 622 scientific groups have received grants.

 

Father Markos Mangasaryan's speech at the "Bardzunk" NGO


Father Markos Mangasaryan presented the solutions proposed by the Armenian Apostolic Church regarding divorce, lack of parental care, digital addiction, emotional disconnection, work overload, intergenerational conflicts, sexual problems, the impact of war and displacement on families, and the Christian value system at the "Bardzunk" NGO.

A festive Liturgy was served on the day of the dedication of the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir


The Feast of the Appearance of the Holy Cross has been established as the feast day of the Holy Cross Church in the Arabkir community of Yerevan. On that day, the Relic of the Cross of Christ was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir. After the liturgy, a celebration with national songs and dances was held in the church yard.
 

Graduates participated in the end-of-year academic service


The 2025 graduates of the Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex Research College participated in the end-of-year educational service before saying goodbye to high school. They sang spiritual songs and hymns at the Holy Trinity Church. Every Friday, students, teachers, and parents participate in the educational service at the Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex. During the Patriotic Studies trips, spiritual songs are performed in operating and defunct churches.

A Home-Blessing Ceremony was held in the family of those forcibly displaced from Artsakh


Father Abraham Martirosyan, spiritual pastor of the Holy Mother of God Church in Dashtavan village of the Masyatsotn diocese, performed a Home-blessing ceremony for a family of forcibly displaced persons from Artsakh. The Home- blessing ceremony was established by Jesus Christ. Since the first century, the apostles have visited the homes of believers to proclaim the Good News of the Nativity and the Glorious Resurrection and to distribute blessings.
 

The Red Gospel of the Holy Apostles Monastery of Mush was taken to Hivhannavank on Red Sunday


Pilgrims participated in the Holy Liturgy at Hovhannavank and received the blessing of the Gospel. The Red Gospel of the Holy Apostles Monastery of Mush is kept in the Karapetyan family. For 5 years now, family members have been bringing it to Hovhannavank on this day, sharing the blessing emanating from the Gospel with the believers. Family members participate in the liturgy with special reverence and faith.