The Catholicos of All Armenians received the members of the Board of Directors of the ARF and benefactors


Members of the Board of Directors and benefactors of the Armenian Relief Fund of the Armenian Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church of the United States, the Primate of the Diocese, President of the Armenian Relief Fund, His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamian, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund, Randy Sapah-Gulyan, visited institutions where the Armenian Relief Fund Armenia Office is implementing programs. During this visit, the Board discussed multi-component programs aimed at overcoming poverty in Tavush and Syunik, initiatives implemented in the areas of child protection, education and science, high technologies, economic and community development, healthcare, social assistance, and work with families forcibly displaced from Artsakh.

 

Choir of the Church of the Holy Archangels


Every Sunday at the Holy Archangels Church in Sevan, the children's choir sings at the liturgy. They travel with the priest, climb mountains, and attend classical music concerts. The children have come together with great love and spend the whole day together.

Based on the fabricated recording, the defense attorney of Archbishop Bagrat challenged the prosecution


The defense attorney of the archbishop, Hovhannes Khudoyan, stated in court that the statements attributed to the archbishop in the famous recording about “shooting two people, imprisoning 15 people, and burning a bus” are a forgery. Hovhannes Khudoyan was also joined by other defense attorneys. Judge Karen Farkhoyan rejected the motion to disqualify the prosecutors. The next court hearing in the “Holy Struggle” case will be held on October 9.

The court will announce the verdict in the case of Archbishop Michael on October 3.


The public prosecutor did not present any mitigating or aggravating circumstances for Archbishop Michael's sentence and requested that the bishop be sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison. The defense believes that the authorities are pursuing political persecution against Archbishop Michael.

Catholicos of All Armenians receives Brazilian Armenian pilgrims


The Catholicos of All Armenians highly appreciated the work carried out by the diocesan primate and the spiritual ministers of the diocese in community life. He urged the pilgrims to remain steadfast in their faith, make every effort to strengthen the community, and bring useful service to the nation, homeland, and Church.

Harutyun and Vahe (Aparan)


The altar of the Holy Cross Church in Aparan is full of children. Harutyun and Vahe became close friends when they started attending services. They also gladly participate in services during the holidays. They believe that they still have a lot to learn, and they overcome difficulties with the help of their older friends.

Representatives of US Christian churches hosted at the Mother See


At the Office of Inter-Church Relations of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Archbishop Garegin Hambardzumyan hosted representatives of the "Save Armenia" Christian organization, the Tufenkian Foundation, and Christian churches operating in the United States, which have been taking steps for years to preserve the spiritual heritage of Artsakh and protect the rights of Artsakh Armenians.

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A Republican Prayer was held in Holy Etchmiadzin on the occasion of Independence Day


On the occasion of Independence Day, the congratulatory message of His Holiness Karekin II, the Patriarch of All Armenians, in particular, states: “Our responsibility towards the state cannot tolerate injustice and lawlessness, hatred and division, falsehood and deceit, but must lead our people to consensus and unity, so that we can find safe ways out of the current difficult situations. We must turn our love for the state into a zeal for revival, trust and care for each other, and commitment and dedication in every work and field. Independence Day is a message to remain faithful to the aspirations of national awakening, our values ​​and sanctities, and to strengthen and develop our state.” On September 21, at the end of the liturgy in the Mother Cathedral of St. Etchmiadzin, a ceremony of Republican wishes was also held.

 

Narek of the Seven Wounds Church


Narek has attended the Liturgies at the Seven Wounds Church with his grandmother since he was a child. Today, he already wears a vest and goes up to the altar. Narek's day is full and interesting. He loves to sing, play sports, and walk around his beloved city.

Tigran Kamalyan


Vascular surgeon Tigran Kamalyan participated in the 44-day war. The doctors spent sleepless nights in trials and tribulations, and they seemed to never feel tired, their goal was one: to save as many lives as possible. The desire to be by the side of the soldier united everyone.

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Exaltation of the Cross


Amid the solemn ringing of the cathedral bells, the procession of Brotherhood and the faithful accompanied the Patriarch of All Armenians to the Mother Cathedral to celebrate the Holy and Immortal Liturgy of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. On the occasion of the feast, numerous believers gathered in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.