Oghbi


One of the 60 abandoned villages in Vayots Dzor is Oghbin. It is not known what the name of the settlement means or how it is explained. The village borders Azerbaijan, located about 8 km northeast of the village of Khndzorut. The only remaining witness to the abandoned village is the Oghbin church, built in 1666 and carved into the rocks.

 

Fr. Meruzhan Soghoyan


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Martirosats Monastery


The 13th-century rock-cut Holy Mother God Church in the village of Martiros in Vayots Dzor is the largest rock-cut architectural complex in Armenia after Geghard. It is built entirely inside Mount Nzar. The square-shaped complex consists of a vestibule, a prayer room, and a church. It is entirely carved into the rock, with only a small entrance from the outside, which was much more inconspicuous in its time.

Catholicos of All Armenians awards "Saint Gregory the Illuminator" medal to businessman Arthur Grant


With his philanthropy, the first Armenian church was built in Minsk, which bears the name of the first Armenian Patriarch, Saint Gregory the Illuminator. The Patriarchal canon was sung to the accompaniment of the hymn "The Only Begotten in the Father", in which His Holiness expresses his appreciation to the benefactor for his church-pious and patriotic work.
 

Rev. Father Kirakos Simonyan


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Rev. Fr. Nerses Ghalayan


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The history and daily life of the border village of Khndzorut


Khndzorut was founded by Armenians who migrated from the Khoy and Salmast regions of Persia as a result of the Russo-Persian War of 1826-1828. The residents of Khndzorut settled in the current area of ​​the village later, starting in 1969. The history of Khndzorut is in the area called "Old Village", which is above the village.

State Dance Ensemble of Armenia


The 65-year-old State Dance Ensemble of Armenia operates with youthful enthusiasm, working on new productions in the rehearsal room and correcting previously performed ones. The parent company is facing financial problems, but if they are resolved, they will have new costumes and new instrumentation options.

Rev. Fr. Soghomon Avetisyan


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Palm Sunday (Artashat)


On Palm Sunday, the altar of the St. John the Evangelist Church in Artashat was packed. Children had rushed to the church early in the morning to weave wreaths from willow branches and participate in the liturgy.

The Scribes of the Jrvezh (three brothers)


Hovhannes, Tigran, and Arshavir are brothers. They have been attending the St. Catholic Church in Jrvezh for nine years, wearing vests and participating in the liturgy. Their preferences are diverse, their daily lives are full.

Schoolchildren from France met with the Armenian Patriarch


Students from the Marseille National School, the Saint Mesrop Arab School in Paris, and the School-Loving Association were hosted at the Mother See and received the blessing of the Patriarch of All Armenians. More than 2,000 Armenian children study in Armenian schools in France. Since great attention is paid to Armenian language classes at school, all the children spoke Armenian. There were 50 9th graders in the group.