The bas-reliefs of the Holy Cross Church of Arabkir


When entering the Holy Cross Church of Arabkir, the relief of the stone at the entrance immediately attracts attention. An image of Christ distributing a blessing with the inscription "I am the light of the world". The author of the project and sketches is the chief architect of the church, Mr. Artak Ghulyan, the sculptor is Mr. Smbat Mkrtchyan.
 

The Half-century History of the Circus School


The circus school of Nork's Youth Center has a history of half a century. The anniversary concert was held at the National Academic Theater named after Sundukyan. The biography of the school begins in 1973, when a circus group was created at the initiative of Gevorg Ginosyan in the pioneer palace of Orjonikidze region.
 

Gevorg Karapetyan after the 44-day war


The 2020 war dealt a double blow to Gevorg Karapetyan. After receiving a serious injury, the young officer also lost his brother Aram, a conscript soldier. "On November 7, he called and said that he was injured in Shushi, on November 8 he had already died, there was no way to provide first aid, Shushi was no longer ours." Gevorg moved with his family from Hadrut and lives in Armenia. Despite the disability and the loss of his younger brother, he tries to live with dignity.

 

How to teach the topic of genocide in schools


"Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute" Foundation continues the "Teaching the topic of the Armenian Genocide" program launched in 2019. It is intended for public middle and high school students. Within the framework of the project, researchers conduct thematic lectures at the museum-institute, and impart knowledge related to the history of the genocide to schoolchildren.

Order of intercession at the Tsitsernakaberd memorial complex


On April 24, under the chairmanship of the Armenian patriarch, an intercessory ceremony was performed at the memorial complex of the holy martyrs of the Armenian Genocide, near the Eternal Flame. After the ceremony, His Holiness Patriarch conveyed an urge to the people of Artsakh.

The people of Mkhchyan celebrate the day of the covenant of St. John Church


During the festive liturgy of the pilgrimage, the cross bearing the relic of St. Hovhannes the Baptist was brought to the church for the worship of the faithful.

The Holy Right Hand Reliquary of St. Gregory the Illuminator was taken to Khor Virap Momastery


On March 25, our church commemorates the Saint Gregory the Illuminator’s Commitment to the Pit. The Holy Right Hand Reliquary of St. Gregory the Illuminator was taken to Khor Virap Momastery. 

In search of a new one. The joint exhibition of Suren Ter-Grigoryan and Hrant Movsisyan


As a rule, a new film is born from the cooperation of a cinematographer and a film director. In this case, however, what unites them is not cinema, but fine art. On March 23, the "Fabula" exhibition was opened at the National Aesthetics Center named after Henrik Igityan.

Sunday of Steward- Fourth Sunday of Great Lent


The parable of the day was conveyed by Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan in the St. Gayane Monastery. In his sermon, Fr. Ruben reminded the faihtful that we also are God's stewards. 

The re-consecration of the Mother Cathedral, Holy Muron blessing and other ceremonies will begin in September


Between September 30 and October 3, the Holy Etchmiadzin cathedral will be re-consecrated, and the Holy Muron blessing ceremony will be held.  Episcopal ordination will be held on October 8. 

Father Ananias was awarded a doctrinal degree


On the following day of the defense of his scientific thesis on the topic "Order of ordination of monks in the Armenian church", Father Anania received a doctrinal degree in the Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan.

Hayk Jamkochyan after the war


In 2020, Hayk was a conscript soldier. He was four months away from being demobilized when the 44-day Artsakh war began. On October 16, when the order to retreat and attack was given in Hardut, he received a spinal cord injury from a sniper's shot.  Today, the young man moves around in a wheelchair. There is a widespread lack of ramps and other facilities in Nor Hachn, where he lives.  Despite the difficulties, Hayk has plans for the future.