During the ecumenical prayer, the spiritual fathers called on Azerbaijan to release the Armenian hostages


An ecumenical prayer was held at the Saint Yeghishe Armenian Church in London. Spiritual leaders, diplomats, activists and representatives of the Armenian community participated in the church ceremony. The Primate of the Armenian Diocese of the United Kingdom and Ireland, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan reminded that our compatriots are imprisoned in Baku only because they are Armenians. 
During the ceremony, the messages of Cardinal Vincent Nichols and the Archbishop of Canterbury, other spiritual leaders, as well as the open letters of the families of the hostages were heard. Joining the Armenian people, the spiritual fathers called on the Azerbaijani authorities to release the Armenian hostages. The participants of the ceremony sent letters to the Armenian prisoners, putting olive branches symbolizing the end of the flood in the envelope.
 

A plaque has been placed on the wall of a chapel in Spain, saying that it was built by Armenian merchants


A plaque has been placed on the outer wall of the chapel of Jesus of Nazareth at the Monastery of Saint Mary in the Spanish city of Cadiz, stating that the church was built in the 17th century by Armenian merchants from Julfa. The plaque was placed with the efforts of the “Erebuni” community in the Spanish city of Seville.
 

An inter-church prayer was held in Rome for the Armenian prisoners illegally held in Azerbaijan


In the Saint Nicholas Armenian Church in Rome, a prayer was heard for the servicemen illegally captured by Azerbaijan, military and political leaders of the Artsakh Republic and civilians. It was organized by the Pontifical Levonian Armenian College of Rome and the representation of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the Holy See. At their invitation, clergymen of various Christian denominations, ambassadors and diplomats accredited to Italy and the Vatican, as well as many Italian and foreign citizens participated in the inter-church prayer. The preacher was the representative of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Holy See, Archbishop Ian Ernest.
 

Brazilian Armenians have joined the joint prayer for Armenian prisoners held illegally in Azerbaijan


Brazilian Armenians prayed for the protection of the rights of Artsakh Armenians in St. George Church of Sao Paulo, in particular, for the servicemen, civilians and representatives of the military and political leadership of the Republic of Artsakh who were kidnapped, captured by Azerbaijan and held illegally in Baku on trumped-up charges. The diocesan Primate emphasized that Artsakh was depopulated, the defense army was disarmed, Armenian temples and shrines were desecrated, many military personnel and civilians were captured.
 

The World Council of Churches spoke about the forced displacement of Artsakh residents


In Geneva, at the center of the World Council of Churches, a joint prayer was held at the call of the Catholicos of All Armenians. The ceremony was held in the Saint Pierre Cathedral in Geneva. The World Council of Churches invited people of good will to join the prayer for the sake of peace and the release of prisoners and support for the forcibly displaced. The Council issued a statement reminding of the 2020 war against Artsakh, the ten-month siege and the forced displacement of about 120,000 people.

 

A concert dedicated to the 155th anniversary of Komitas was organized in the Holy Trinity Church in Constantinople


The concert was initiated by the parish council of the Holy Archangels' Church. 
The Enlightenment School Choir of Constantinople, under the direction of Hakob Mamikonyan performed. The ceremony was presided over by Patriarch Sahak II with the participation of the spiritual class of the patriarchate. The choir presented Komitas polyphonic songs. Tamar Eskenyan, a relative of Komitas, played the flute, shvi and duduk, and also sang.

In all the churches of the dioceses of Armenia and Diaspora, a universal prayer will be offered for the prisoners


Under the direction of Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians, a pan-Armenian prayer will be held in all the churches of the dioceses of Armenia and the Diaspora on November 10. At the call of the Armenian Patriarch, a prayer will be offered for the protection of the rights of Artsakh Armenians, in particular the servicemen who were abducted, captured by Azerbaijan and illegally detained in Baku, for civilians and representatives of the military-political leadership of the Republic of Artsakh.

The members of the SSC expressed concern about the security and internal political problems of Armenia


In the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians and the chairmanship of the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople His Eminence Archbishop Sahak Mashalyan, the meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council was held, whose members expressed concern about the security and internal political problems of Armenia, emphasizing the need for national unity and consolidation in order to strengthen the homeland and preserve its sovereignty. They confirmed that the issues of return of illegally held captives in Azerbaijan, preservation of Artsakh's spiritual and cultural heritage, protection of Artsakh Armenians' rights, condemnation of Azerbaijan's genocidal actions should be kept open on the international agenda.

After the reconsecration of the Cathedral, the first episcopal ordination and consecration took place


The Catholicos of All Armenians was led in a church procession to the Cathedral to offer the Divine Liturgy and perform episcopal ordination. Four benefactors of the church were assisiting His Holiness. His Holiness was accompanied by the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople and Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan. The Armenian Patriarch, with prayer and blessing, granted the seven degrees of the episcopal rank on the newly ordained, preached and instructed them to take care of Christ's flock, being faithful to the teachings of the church fathers and saints. Here, six bishops were given the omophorion, which is part of the episcopal vestment.

 

His Holiness received the pilgrims from Greece and Crete


Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II received pilgrims from the Armenian communities of Greece and Crete. They arrived in Holy Etchmiadzin to receive the blessing of His Holiness the Patriarch and to be next to their spiritual leader during his ordination as a bishop. Father Khoren, who served in Greece for about ten years, will be ordained a bishop. At the meeting with them, His Holiness emphasized that episcopal ordination is a significant phenomenon in the life of the church. The Armenian Patriarch said to support their leader, because in this way they will also support the church, Armenia, the state and the people.
 

The Armenian Diocese of Canada celebrated its 40th anniversary


At the official event dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Armenian Diocese of Canada, Fr. Abgar awarded the 40th anniversary commemorative medal to the chairmen, members, clergy and people who have served in the Diocese for nearly four decades. Dean of YSU Theology Faculty, Bishop Anushavan Zhamkochian, offered a liturgy in Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church in Montreal, where he also blessed the water with new muron together with the diocesan leader and spiritual fathers.
 

The students of Gevorgyan Theological Seminary defended theses about national identity and neo-charismatic movements


The seminarians defended a master's thesis about the church and national identity, neo-charismatic movements, and the Molokan community in Armenia, which was led by Rev. Fr. Ghevond Mayilian, who teaches modern sectarianism at the Gevorgyan Seminary. After the approval of His Holiness the Patriarch, seminarians will receive master's degrees and diplomas.