The relic of Gregory the Illuminator was transferred to the St. Daniel Church of the Vardablur community of the Aragatsotn Diocese


June 27 is the feast day of the St. Daniel Church and the village of Vardablur. By the Patriarchal direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the relic of Gregory the Illuminator was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the St. Daniel Church of the Vardablur community of the Aragatsotn Diocese. A Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served.

 

Ashtarak's Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home Celebrates Anniversary


300 children study in different classes at Ashtarak's Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home. They study singing, dancing, fine arts, various crafts, master musical instruments, and learn languages. The students of the Ashtarak Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home of the Mother See participate in competitions held in Armenia and abroad and win major prizes.
 

Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Diaspora Armenian Youth Participating in AGBU Programs


The Catholicos of All Armenians blessed the Armenians and highly appreciated the patriotic, educational, and cultural programs implemented by the Armenian General Benevolent Union, thanks to which young people living in different countries have the opportunity to unite in their homeland. This summer, the organization will host 200 young people involved in various programs. The Armenian Patriarch urged them to be more actively involved in national and church life, to make every effort to strengthen their communities in their places.
 

Vosketap community celebrates the day of remembrance of translators Sahak Partev and Mesrop Mashtots


The sanctuary bears the names of the authoritative fathers of the Armenian Church, the founders of Armenian writing and scholarship, Catholicos Sahak and Archpriest Mesrop. Their memorial day is also the day of the church’s vow. With the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the relic of Christ’s Holy Cross was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the Vosketap church for the distribution of blessings to the faithful.
 

Ararat Celebrates 4th Anniversary of Consecration of Holy Savior Church


With the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the sacred relic of the Cross was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the city of Ararat. A Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served in the Holy Savior Church of Ararat. The Primate of the Diocese, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan, presented the power of the relic of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord and urged to pray and keep the house of God alive. After the Liturgy, an artistic celebration and a feast of offerings took place in the church yard.
 

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Holy Etchmiadzin


The Holy and Immortal Liturgy was celebrated under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. His Holiness, the clergy and the faithful prayed for the stability and eternal radiance of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Amid the sounds of the Patriarchal greeting, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, distributed a blessing to the people gathered at the Mother See on the occasion of the feast of the Catholicos of Holy Etchmiadzin.

 

An event titled “The Story of a Carpet” was held at the Arabkir Armenian Children’s Home


Araks Mansuryan, Shushan Petrosyan, Anna Mayilyan, Ara Gevorgyan, Samvel Sevada, David Amalyan, Armen Amiryan, Vazgen Yakubyan, and magician Vardan Amiryan helped the students of the Arabkir Armenian Children’s Home weave carpets. The students of the carpet and rug class and the guests held a master class, presenting their experience and knowledge.
 

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the day of remembrance of John the Baptist and Bishop Athanasius


Thursday is the day of remembrance of the bishops of the Shoghakat Church, John the Baptist and Saint Athanasius. Their relics were brought to Armenia by Gregory the Illuminator. In front of the Arch of Gregory the Illuminator, the Patriarch of All Armenians blessed the people with the relic of John the Baptist and handed it over to the rector of the Mother See, Bishop Anania Tsaturyan. The church procession transported the sacred relic from the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin to the Holy Shoghakat Church.

 

Nork Armenian Children's Home Students Present Children's Circus Show at Tashir Arena


At Tashir Arena, the students of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and AGBU Nork Armenian Children's Home presented a synthesis of art, with the Circus School, the "Narek" dance ensemble, and the "Armenner" percussion ensemble performing simultaneously. The Gevorg Ginosyan Armenian Children's Home Circus School has performed concerts and tours in the United States, Canada, Italy, France, Beirut, and Turkey.
 

On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of Archbishop Bagrat, the song "My Homeland" written by him and David Amalyan was performed


An evening entitled "The Triumph of Light" was held in the hall of the Masis Music School, dedicated to the 55th anniversary of Archbishop Bagrat. The Archbishop celebrated the anniversary in illegal imprisonment. The Archbishop's supporters, intellectuals and artists who appreciated his activities gathered.
 

43 Graduates Graduate from Eurnekian Secondary School This Year


The 43 graduates of Eurnekian Secondary School have overcome academic difficulties, many of whom have passed university entrance exams and been accepted to Armenian and international universities. This is the 17th generation of Eurnekians graduating from the school. 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.
 

Episcopal ordination and anointing to be performed by Catholicos of All Armenians


On May 24, during the Holy and Immortal Liturgy, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II will perform episcopal ordination and anointing. The rank of bishop will be conferred on the vicar of the Gegharkunik Diocese, Archbishop Isahak Poghosyan, the vicar of the Masyatsotn Diocese, Archbishop Ruben Zargaryan, the vicar of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Archbishop Anania Tsaturyan, and the director of the Evangelization Center of the Mother See, Archbishop Zakaria Baghumyan.