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Karate class opens at Malatia Armenian Youth CenterThe karate class of the Mother See and AGBU Malatia Armenian Youth Center has opened after moving to a renovated building. Currently, 24 athletes are enrolled in the institution’s class for this sport. The coach is Karen Zhamkochyan, the official representative of the “So Kyokushin” sport in... more |
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The “Promise” Pan-Armenian Project Launched at the MatenadaranOn July 1, the “Promise” project was officially launched at the Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran, the brainchild of Armen Ghazaryan, director of the “Promise” Foundation. The goal is to create handmade silver and gold crosses from a specially developed alloy. Each cross contains crushed particles... more |
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Court Satisfies Church’s Claim Against Interior Ministry PoliceOn June 1, the RA Administrative Court satisfied the claim of the Armenian Apostolic Church against the Interior Ministry Police, recognizing the latter’s inaction as unlawful. The case concerns the situation in the St. Hovhannavank Monastery of the Aragatsotn Diocese. The former... more |
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The relic of Gregory the Illuminator was transferred to the St. Daniel Church of the Vardablur community of the Aragatsotn DioceseJune 27 is the feast day of the St. Daniel Church and the village of Vardablur. By the Patriarchal direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the relic of Gregory the Illuminator was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the St. Daniel Church of the... more |
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Ashtarak's Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home Celebrates Anniversary300 children study in different classes at Ashtarak's Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home. They study singing, dancing, fine arts, various crafts, master musical instruments, and learn languages. The students of the Ashtarak Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home of the Mother See participate in... more |
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Dismissed priest Aramayis Takhmazyan questioned at court hearing in Bishop Mkrtich caseFormer clergyman Aramayis Takhmazyan stated in court that in 2023 he and several clergymen were forced to participate in rallies organized by the opposition. According to him, he participated so that he would not receive a reprimand in the future or the attitude towards him would not change. The... more |
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Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Diaspora Armenian Youth Participating in AGBU ProgramsThe Catholicos of All Armenians blessed the Armenians and highly appreciated the patriotic, educational, and cultural programs implemented by the Armenian General Benevolent Union, thanks to which young people living in different countries have the opportunity to unite in their homeland. This... more |
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Archbishop Mikayel Meets with Catholicos of All Armenians After Appeals Court DecisionAccording to the Appeals Court decision, Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan has been released from house arrest, but does not have the right to leave the country. The Archbishop returned to Gyumri at night, unaccompanied by police. The Primate was warmly welcomed in his hometown with applause, fireworks... more |
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Court of Appeals Overturns House Arrest and Restrictions on Archbishop MichaelThe Court of Appeals overturned the verdict of the first instance court on the grounds of violation of the rules of jurisdiction. The court noted that the case was heard in a court without jurisdiction or that there was a significant procedural violation regarding jurisdiction. The proceedings... more |
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The Holy Struggle Trial Has Been Underway for 1 YearOver the past year, no solid evidence has been presented in court that would substantiate the serious charges brought against the “Holy Struggle” trial participants or justify the detention of those expressing their civic stance. Instead, the defense team has published facts that substantiate... more |
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The year-end pedagogical meeting of the educational institutions of the Mother See took placeThe year-end pedagogical meeting of the educational institutions of the Mother See, the Gevorgyan Seminary and the Vazgenyan Theological Seminary, was held at the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary, presided over by the Catholicos of All Armenians. At the end of the meeting, His Holiness addressed... more |
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Vosketap community celebrates the day of remembrance of translators Sahak Partev and Mesrop MashtotsThe sanctuary bears the names of the authoritative fathers of the Armenian Church, the founders of Armenian writing and scholarship, Catholicos Sahak and Archpriest Mesrop. Their memorial day is also the day of the church’s vow. With the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All... more |