The clergy of the Russian-Armenian diocese condemned the genocidal actions of Azerbaijan in Artsakh


On September 19, the annual three-day meeting of priests began in the Armenian Church in Moscow,  under the chairmanship of His Eminence Archbishop Yezras Nersisyan. The diocesan Primate referred to the catastrophic situation created in Artsakh as a result of Azerbaijan's large-scale attack, the aim of which is to depopulate Artsakh with a genocidal policy. The clergymen issued a statement.

Pastoral visit to the Armenian community of Uzbekistan


On September 6, the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Russia and New Nakhichevan, His Eminence Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan, left for Uzbekistan on a three-day pastoral visit to celebrate the events dedicated to the 120th anniversary of the consecration of the Holy Mother of God Church in Samarkand.

A newly built Armenian church was consecrated in Ulyanovsk


Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Russia and New Nakhichevan His Eminence Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan presided over the consecration ceremony of the newly built Armenian church in the city of Ulyanovsk. The church was built with apricot-colour tuff brought from Armenia. It is located in the center of the city, next to the widest bank of the Volga River.
He named the newly consecrated church after St. Gregory the Illuminator.

The newly built Armenian church in Tyumen was consecrated


The diocesan Primate Ezras, who went to Tyumen on a pastoral visit, was greeted with special concern by the local Armenians. The cause of universal joy was the consecration and opening of the newly built church, which Tyumen Armenians had been waiting for for more than three years.

An Armenian church is being built in the city of Khabarovsk


On May 25, His Eminence Archbishop Ezras Nersesyan departed for Khabarovsk from left Moscow to officiate the blessing of the foundations of the newly built church.

Moscow- Commemoration ceremonies of Armenian Genocide martyrs


On April 24, in the Armenian Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Moscow, a prayer service was held in memory of the canonized martyrs of the Armenian Genocide. At the end of the ceremony, the diocesan Primate read the message of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II on the occasion of the day of remembrance of the holy martyrs of the Armenian Genocide.

A reception of honor was organized for the scholars in the Armenian Church in Moscow


Science Day is celebrated in Russia every year on February 8. On the occasion of the professional feast, the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Russia and New Nakhichevan, His Eminence Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan hosted famous Armenian academicians. 

Nativity and Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Armenian church in Moscow


Diocesan Primate His Eminence Archbishop Yezras Nersisyan offered the festive Liturgy in the Holy Transfiguration Church in Moscow. The Liturgy was attended by thousands of Armenians from Moscow and surrounding cities.

Exhibition at the "Ark" Museum of the Armenian Church in Moscow


Exhibits of the Novosibirsk State Museum of Art were taken out of the state for the first time. The exhibition, entitled "Multiple-faced Siberia", was held in the "Ark" museum of the Armenian church complex in Moscow.

Feast of the Holy Translators in the Armenian church complex in Moscow


His Eminence Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan emphasized in his blessing remarks that the Feast of the Holy Translators is the day of Armenian culture and education, which reminds every Armenian about identity, dignity, dedication and patriotism.

International conference entitled "Artsakh in historical and modern context" in Moscow


On September 15, the international two-day conference entitled "Artsakh in the historical and modern context" was launched in the Armenian Church in Moscow. More than 50 Armenologists, historians and cultural experts from different countries of the world participated.

The first Armenian church is being built in Belarus


On September 10, His Eminence Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan presided over the blessing of the foundations of the first Armenian church in Minsk.