Gyumri's Holy Saviour Church will be reconsecrated on December 7


The Holy Savior Church in Gyumri is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its construction this year. On December 5, the nave of the Holy Savior Church will be held, a church ceremony held on the occasion of the renovation. On December 7, the church will be re-consecrated under the presiding... more

An eventful week in one breath


The newly appointed Armenian pastor of Spain, Father Ghevond Saghatekian, celebrated his first liturgy in Barcelona. The Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Great Britain participated in Red Wednesday, which is dedicated to persecuted Christians. The final consecration and funeral... more

The funeral service for national benefactor Gerard Trbanjian was held at the Church of the Holy Archangels


The funeral service for national benefactor Gerard Trbanjian was held at the Church of the Holy Archangels of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. He made a significant contribution, especially in the field of... more

The Catholicos of All Armenians receives clergymen ordained as priests


His Holiness blessed the priests with a protective prayer, wishing them a fruitful spiritual mission. The newly ordained priests' fast will end before Christmas, after which, with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, they will celebrate their first liturgies and be called to... more

A conference was organized in Rome on the preservation of Artsakh's holy sites


The conference was held at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. The scholars emphasized the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of Artsakh in the context of the Christian story and universal cultural rights. The reports were delivered by experts and Armenologists from... more

The “Youth Voice” Choir Participated in the Divine Liturgy with the “School Department” of the Yekmalyan Liturgy


The “Youth Voice” children’s and youth choir of the Armenian Diocese of Brazil participated in the Divine Liturgy with the “School Department” of the Yekmalyan Liturgy. The “Youth Voice” youth choir, composed of students of the “Durian” National School, was founded 2 years ago and is led by... more

Two new priests have received cowl and joined the ranks of the Brotherhood of the Mother See


The service of Granting of the Cowl (Veghar) was officiated in the Mother See. Father Virap and Father Mashtots received the cowl and joined the ranks of the Brotherhood of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The cowl is placed on the head of each novice as a symbol of the celibate priesthood.... more

The ordination and anointing service of candidature took place in the Mother Cathedral


With the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the ordination and anointing ceremony of the candidates took place during the Divine Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral. The Celebrant noted that the mission of a priest is to carry out his service to all the children of the... more

Two of the 6 deacons will be ordained as celibate priests and four will be ordained as priests


Under the direction of the Patriarch of All Armenians and the Primate of the Artik Diocese, Bishop Narek Avagyan, a ceremony of ordination of deacons was held in the Mother Cathedral. After graduating from the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary, they served in the structures and dioceses of the... more

An eventful week in one breath


New satellite photos prove that Azerbaijanis destroyed the 19th century church in Tandzatap, Kovsakan region of Nagorno-Karabakh On November 23, the Mother Cathedral will hold a ceremony to ordain deacons

Residents of "Haghtanak" care center visited the re-consecrated Mother See


After the re-consecration of the Mother See, the residents of the care center have been waiting for the renovation of the church and this visit is a memorable event for them. At the initiative of Father Ararat, they often organize readings of the Holy Book, meetings-discussions, participate in... more

During the ecumenical prayer, the spiritual fathers called on Azerbaijan to release the Armenian hostages


An ecumenical prayer was held at the Saint Yeghishe Armenian Church in London. Spiritual leaders, diplomats, activists and representatives of the Armenian community participated in the church ceremony. The Primate of the Armenian Diocese of the United Kingdom and Ireland, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan... more