"Kadance" ensemble


The "Kadance" ensemble, which has a history of more than 20 years, has been reorganized, and a dance group has been added to the famous musical quintet. If in the beginning "Kadance" performed mainly the works of Astor Piazzolla, then over time the ensemble has expanded its performances to include works by European, American, Russian and Armenian classical and contemporary composers. From now on, "Kadance" will perform in a new way and in a new format.

Sisian: St. Gregory the Illuminator Church


After the destruction of the Syunik principality of Shaghat and the monastery by Persian troops in the 360s, the Syunik monastery became the main sanctuary of the Syunik principality and until the 9th century was the episcopal seat of Syunik and the center of the ministerial dynasty. In the 80s of the 6th century, the Syunik princess Varazdukht built the St. Gregory the Illuminator temple on the site of the ancient temple of the monastery, which is now the visiting card of Sisian.

Cardiologist Vardges Movsesyan


For cardiologist Vardges Movsesyan, a participant in the 44-day war, it is difficult to relive the memories of those days. For every doctor, the saved life of every soldier is a great gift. His own brother died in the war, and for the cardiologist, the homeland begins in Artsakh, where he comes from, and does not end.

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Mher and Andranik


Andranik and Mher are brothers, they visit the St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Church together every Sunday, wear vests and attend the liturgy. They have made friends at the church, and they love spending the day together.

The scribe of Hovannavank


Every Sunday, Alik goes to Hovanavank with his mother from Ushi to attend the liturgy. Seeing the older scribes, he dreams of wearing a cassock and ascending the altar, wanting to become a clergyman. In addition to his spiritual path, Alik loves to grow flowers, do farming, and take care of his beloved dog.

Law enforcement officers invaded the territory of the Mother See to arrest the Primate of the Shirak diocese


Archbishop Michael Ajapahian was coordinating the annual priestly assembly at the Mother See when masked law enforcement officers invaded the sanctuary. Priests from the dioceses of Armenia surrounded and protected the Primate of the Diocese of Shirak and the Catholicos of All Armenians. Then the faithful community joined in the defense of the Archbishop. Archbishop Michael tried several times to get into the car and go with the law enforcement officers, but those gathered resisted, and in the end he decided to walk to the Inquiry.

Applicants of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary passed the exam in Armenian History


Through an interview, the applicants' knowledge of Christianity, the Armenian Church, and the Bible and their vocal data were tested. Applicants who passed the exams will begin the new academic year as seminarians. With the sponsorship of the Mother See and benefactors, education and accommodation at the seminary are free.

The more than 60 religious organizations registered in Armenia are almost not monitored


During the congress, thematic lectures were organized for the members of the Brotherhood at the Mother See. The speakers noted that the Holy Apostolic Church in Armenia has an exclusive status with its structures. That is, since 1991, the obligation to consider the Holy Apostolic Church of Armenia as a national structure and to legally fix its status has been imposed, which was later enshrined in the 2005 constitution. And the more than 60 religious organizations registered in Armenia are almost not monitored, accountability is incomplete.

The exhibition "The Monastery of Holy Etchmiadzin in the 19th-20th Centuries" was opened at the congress


The documentary material summarized in the exhibition is about the prominent monks and patriarchs of Echmiadzin. Their activities have left an indelible mark on the history of the Mother See and the Armenian people. They were not only clergymen, but also famous intellectuals and scientists. Catholicos Gevorg IV founded the first higher educational institution of Armenia in the new period, the Gevorgian Theological Seminary. Not only the clergy of the time were educated here, but also future writers, teachers, musicians, historians, and public figures.

Catholicos of All Armenians urges religious to be united in facing new challenges


The Armenian Patriarch, speaking about the current difficult period for the homeland and people, also addressed with concern Nikol Pashinyan's targeting of the Armenian Patriarch and the clergy, noting that the planned attacks aim to discredit the Armenian clergy and the Church, silence the voice of the Church, and diminish its high reputation and authority in society.

Forcibly displaced from Artsakh, Arame climbs the altar with enthusiasm


Arame's family, displaced from Artsakh, lives in Vostan. He attended St. Sarkis Church for the first time with his mother, and gladly accepted Father Michael's offer to ascend the altar. Every Sunday, he participates in the liturgy with boundless enthusiasm. Arame's daily life in the village is very interesting.