Rev. Fr. Tachat Barseghyan


Who is Abraham's bosom for?
Since when is a person's guardian angel ordained?
Can a Christian accept a Muslim's gift?
What is the difference between a God-fearing person and a God-loving person?
What is the 65th chapter of Isaiah's prophecy about?
Does Engagement have a church ceremony?
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His Holiness the Patriarch performed a house blessing ceremony at the Mother See


After the Holy Resurrection Candlelight Liturgy, the procession of clergymen accompanied the Armenian Patriarch to the Old Residency to perform the house blessing ceremony. His Holiness offered glory and thanksgiving to God for the opportunity to experience the joy and delight of the feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Christ with the faithful people. The clergy must visit the homes of the believers with the Gospel of the Resurrection and bless the goods of the house.

A Washing of the Feet service was performed in all Armenian Apostolic churches


On Holy Thursday, a Washing of the Feet service is performed in all Armenian Apostolic churches, and in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, it is performed by the Patriarch of All Armenians. His Holiness first blesses the water and oil placed on the altar, then kneels and begins to wash the feet of the 12 people symbolizing Christ's disciples.

 

Catholicos of All Armenians received participants of the "Discover Armenia" program


The Executive Director of the AGBU Armenia Office presented the details of the program and the members of the group who arrived from Lebanon, the USA and Bulgaria to His Holiness. His Holiness conveyed his blessing and fatherly message to the young people, and evaluated the programs. The Armenian Patriarch also exhorted to live a life of prayer, maintain a strong connection with the Mother Church, and urged everyone to value life through national service.

Rev. Fr. Vrtanes Baghalyan


Where does the soul of the deceased remain until forty?
How to correct the situation of not burying a baptized deceased according to the church rite?
Is it permissible to make an offering during Lent?
Why do we encounter examples of polygamy in the Bible?
What to do with a piece of meat that accidentally remains with you?
When did God create angels?
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His Holiness appeals to German President to release prisoners


While receiving the German President at the Mother See, taking into account that he would also travel to Azerbaijan, His Holiness appealed to Frank-Walter Steinmeier with a request to raise in Baku the issues of the just rights of the people of Artsakh, the release of Armenian prisoners of war, and the preservation of Armenian spiritual and cultural heritage.

Rev. Fr. Toros Yesayan


What is the universal church?
Is it possible to eat honey during Lent?
What is the origin of the chemicals in food?
Why don't we have churches named after St. Joseph?
Who can be on the church council?
Why can't spouses have the same godfather?
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The training course for priests has aroused interest among priests and professors


Every month, about 25 priests from the dioceses of Armenia and the Diaspora come to the Mother See for three weeks, live in the monastery, participate in courses and various ceremonies. About 20 secular and spiritual lecturers are involved in the training program. It is a good opportunity for priests to communicate with each other, share experience, knowledge and problems. This is an opportunity to break away from the daily routine of the community, pray in solitude, and recharge.
 

Rev. Father Stepanos Margaryan


Why do we pray to the Lord for the fulfillment of our requests? Are the names of the clergy repeated?
Why did Christ have to go through death for our salvation? Is fasting during Lent obligatory? When we do not give alms to a beggar for drunkenness, are we thus thwarting evil?
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Rev. Fr. Ovse Hovhannisyan


Does the godfather fulfill his duties only by praying for his godchildren?

Is there a day of remembrance of the Vardanants saints in the liturgical calendar of the sister churches?
Why is the ceremony of the coming of the world not performed during Lent?
How are the opening and closing times of churches determined?
Can each of the 24 parts of Shnorhali's "I Confess in Faith" be considered a separate prayer?
Is it possible to kiss icons in churches?
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Rev. Fr. Markos Mangasaryan


What does “Christ became man, that man might become God” mean? 
Why can’t a woman receive communion during the days of impurity?
How many years did the old man Simeon live to see the “Anointed One of the Lord”?
Why do we abstain from animal products during Lent?
Why did John the Baptist baptize people with water?
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During the Great Lent, from Monday to Friday, the Sunrise Service is held in early morning


That hour has the sacrament of Christ's Resurrection, because after the Resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples at that very hour. It is also at sunrise that the women bearing ointment visited the Lord's tomb and saw that He had risen. The hymns sung during the liturgy are dedicated to light, sunrise, and Christ, who symbolizes the path of life.