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Divine Liturgy was served on the occasion of Holy Cross in Akhalkalaki Holy Cross ChurchThe feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is also the day of the covenant of the churches bearing the name of the Holy Cross. On that occasion, with the blessings of the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Georgia, His Grace Bishop Kirakos Davtyan, the miraculous relic of St. Thomas the... more |
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Camp Ararat has been operating in the Armenian Diocese of Canada for the 20th timeFor 20 years now, every August, Canadian Armenian children, teenagers and young adults have the opportunity to spend a week together in an educational environment. Christian faith and Armenian identity are emphasized in Ararat camp's youth program. Canadian Armenian children and youth learn to... more |
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In the evening, a procession of the Cross was held at the Mother See and the order of Andastan was performedAccording to the ritual of the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Exaltation festive ceremonies continue in the evening. At the end of the liturgy, the holy relic of the cross was brought out from the chapel-baptistry of St. Hovhannes the Baptist and St. Vardan of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin in... more |
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On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a festive Liturgy was served in the Saint Gayane MonasteryAccompanied by festive bells, a procession of clergy and believers accompanied His Holiness to the the Saint Gayane Monastery to celebrate the festive Liturgy. The liturgist was His Eminence Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan, the Chancellor of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Exaltation is the... more |
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A relic of Holy Cross was brought to the Holy Mighty Mother of God Church in Apna villageThe Holy Cross liturgy was performed by Reverend Fr. Maghakia Gevorgyan, spiritual pastor of Aragats Parish. He urged never to be weak, as a Christian, to carry one's own cross with faith and to overcome all trials relying on the cross. The believers received a blessing by touching the relic of... more |
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A celebratory Liturgy was celebrated in the Holy Cross Church of ArabkirIn the Holy Cross Church of Arabkir, Reverend Fr. Partev Muradyan presented the events of the capture and recovery of the cross from Jerusalem in the 6th century, and the role of Armenians in them. The Holy Cross touches the Armenian soil and cleanses it. When Christ shed his blood on the cross, he... more |
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On September 15, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the last large holiday of this year, the Exaltation of the Holy CrossOn that day, a festive liturgy will be served in all churches. Exaltation is one of the most important feasts dedicated to the saving cross of the Lord, celebrated between September 11-17. Exaltation is dedicated to the commemoration of the historical events of freeing Christ's cross from captivity... more |
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8 Youth Centers operating in Yerevan and regions have started the new academic yearIn Yerevan, there are 3 Youth Centers in Nor Nork, Malatia, Arabkir administrative districts and "School of Miniature Painting" in Kanaker. There are Youth Centers in Etchmiatsin, Ashtarak, Gyumri and Vanadzor. During the thirty years of activity, several generations of Armenians were educated in... more |
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The phase of preparations for the re-consecration of the Mother Cathedral and the Blessing of the Holy Muron ceremonies has been summarizedA meeting of primates of Armenian dioceses and bishops serving at the Mother See was held in the Mother See. High-ranking clergymen from Armenia and the Diaspora, Armenians who have a significant role in national life, delegates of Sister Churches and inter-church organizations, state,... more |
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80 students admitted to the university are benefiting from the Armenian Apostolic Church's scholarship programThe Armenian Relief Fund of the Armenian Apostolic Church has been implementing educational and scientific programs since 1997. More than 80 percent of sponsored students work in their profession. The students are included in the volunteer programs of the FAR, they participate in picking apricots,... more |
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The relic of St. Blaise Bishop of Sebasta was presented to the Mother SeeThe Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II received Swiss-Armenian businessman and philanthropist Vahe Gabrash at the Holy Etchmiadzin. The benefactor donated to the Mother See the relic of the pan-Christian Saint Blaise Bishop Sebasta, dating back to the III-IV centuries. It has been entrusted to... more |
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On September 15, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the fifth tabernacle holiday - Exaltation of the Holy CrossA festive liturgy will be served in all Armenian Apostolic churches on that day. Before that, the Sabbath preceding the holiday began on September 9, during which believers will prepare for the feast of the raising of the Holy Cross by prayer. At the heart of feast is the historical case when the... more |