Feast of Discovery of Saint Gregory's Relics to Be celebrated on June 24


On June 19, the five-day fast of the Illuminator began, which usually precedes the Feast of Discovery of Saint Gregory's Relics.

 

Episcopal Ordination to Be Held On October 8 in the Mother See


According to the decision of the Supreme Spiritual Council of the Mother See, in October of this year, the Blessing of the Holy Muron will be followed by an Episcopal ordination, which will take place on October 8.

 

May 18- Feast of Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ


On Thursday, May 18, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Feast of Ascension Day. We celebrate it 40 days after the Holy Resurrection. The historical event of transferring the Patriarchal See from the city of Sis to the Mother See of Etchmiadzin is also commemrated on that day.
 

Philanthropist Ashot Arustamyan was awarded the "Saint Gregory the Illuminator" medal of honor


The philanthropist was awarded a year ago, but he wanted to receive the award from the hands of the Armenian Patriarch during his visit to Armenia. The Catholicos of All Armenians hosted the Arustamian family in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
 

Feast of Pentecost and Pilgrimage day of St. Arakelots Church of Sevanavank to be celebrated on May 28


50 days after the Holy Resurrection, we celebrate the Feast of the Pentecost. This year we will celebrate it on May 28.
 

The Mother See has announced a tender for construction organizations for the construction of the "Tumo" center in Etchmiadzin


The building is planned to be built next to the Etchmiadzin Youth Center and "Eurnekian" school. The Architecture and Construction Department of the Mother See provides tender packages to interested organizations.
 

Sunday of the Judge is Approaching


March 19 is the fifth Sunday of Great Lent. It is called Sunday of the Judge, based on the Gospel parable about the unjust judge and the widow.

March 5 is the Sunday of Prodigal Son of Great Lent


The third Sunday of Lent is approaching. 
 

Sunrise Service - Great Lent


During the Great Lent, every Wednesday and Friday morning at 7:30 am, we can attend the Sunrise Service. 

Catholicos Aram I visited Aleppo, toured the regions affected by the earthquake


On February 16, the Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I paid a Pontifical visit to Aleppo and expressed his support to the Syrian Armenians affected by the earthquake.

Eve of Great Lent on February 19


The Great Lent begins with the Eve of Great Lent, which lasts seven weeks and ends with the celebration of the Holy Resurrection. This year, Easter is on April 9.

Presentation of Our Lord to the Temple in the Armenian Diocese of Brazil


In the St. Gevorg Church of the Armenian Diocese of Brazil, the diocesan Primate His Grace Bishop Narek Berberyan presided over the pre-holiday of Tyarnandaraj.