His Holiness Receives Priests of the Diocese of Aragatsotn and Their Families


On August 13, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, received at the Mother See the priests of the Diocese of Aragatsotn and their families, who have suffered greatly in recent months due to the administrative surveillance of the diocesan primate, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, and the... more

The next court hearing in the “Holy Struggle” case


On August 13, the next court hearing in the “Holy Struggle” case at the “Shengavit” residence of the Yerevan General Jurisdiction Criminal Court started later than scheduled, without the presence of Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan and NA deputy Artur Sargsyan. Attorney Tatevik Soghoyan filed a... more

15th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Holy Nshan Church in Berkarat


On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the consecration of the Holy Nshan Church in the village of Berkarat, Aragatsotn region, a Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served. The celebrant was Father Nshan Alaverdyan, and the spiritual pastor of the area was Father Hayk Kocharyan. Under the... more

Statement from the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America


The Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America has issued a statement, noting that the Diocesan Council and the Primate are following the developments in Armenia with a prayerful heart and spiritual reflection. The Diocese expressed confidence that truth will prevail, and both the... more

The Armenian Diocese of Brazil Expresses Support for the Catholicos of All Armenians


The General Assembly of the Representative Council of the Armenian Diocese of Brazil of the Armenian Apostolic Church was held recently, under the direction of the Primate of the Diocese, Bishop Narek Berberian, and chaired by Andre Kissajikian. Expressing concern about the current political... more

Second Group of Diaspora Armenian Youth at the Mother See


On August 12, the Catholicos of All Armenians received the second group of Diaspora Armenian youth who arrived to participate in three-week Armenological and religious studies courses. His Holiness blessed the young people who arrived from different countries, urged them to diligently... more

The support of the Armenian Diocese of Isfahan to His Holiness the Patriarch


The National Primacy has issued a statement, noting that the campaign against the Armenian Apostolic Church and the targeting of the Catholicos of All Armenians is unprecedented and dangerous, since, unfortunately, this attack today comes not from the enemy, but from the current authorities of the... more

Statement of the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey in Support of the Catholicos of All Armenians


On August 10, the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople issued a statement expressing its support for His Holiness Karekin II, the Patriarch of All Armenians, and the holy bishops. The Patriarchate urged all those responsible to keep the Armenian Church invulnerable, not to insult its... more

Malankara Orthodox Church Appeals in Support of Catholicos of All Armenians and People of Armenia


The Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Armenia and expressed its support for His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the clergy and the faithful. The sister Eastern Orthodox Church has urged all concerned parties to... more

August 16: Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Blessing of the Grapes


The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, one of the five main feasts, on August 16. The liturgy of the feast is followed by the blessing of the grapes. The faithful honor the pious and humble Mother of God, asking for her intercession in prayer, and... more

WCC addresses situation surrounding Armenian Apostolic Church


The World Council of Churches (WCC) has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the current situation surrounding the Armenian Apostolic Church and the undue interference in the church’s internal affairs. The leaders of the Council affirmed the vital role of the Armenian Church in the... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church cannot be nationalized or silenced


Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan: “The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church is not an ordinary organization, but the soul of our nation, which carries out its centuries-old spiritual and national mission. The Church cannot be “dekulakized,” expropriated, or nationalized by Bolshevik methods, since it is... more