Mother See helps families forcibly displaced from Artsakh


Artsakh residents sheltered under the auspices of the Mother See were visited by the head of the Social Service Office of the Mother See, Rev. Fr. Markos Mangasaryan. Currently, 16 families, around 60 people, live in the shelter. The problems of those forcibly displaced from Artsakh are in the... more

Remembrance ceremony organized in the Ruben Sevak Museum of the Mother See


On Ruben Sevak's birthday, the high school students of the 151st school named after the writer hosted visits. The Ruben Sevak Museum was opened in 2013 with the efforts of the writer's nephew. The French-Armenian philanthropist donated his entire inheritance to the Mother See. The museum presents... more

The Armenian Bible Society has appointed a new general secretary


The annual congress of the Bible Society of Armenia was convened in Yerevan, where three members of the board of trustees were elected, who appointed Father Husik Smbatyan as the new general secretary. The annual budget was also approved at the congress. This year, too, the Armenian Bible Society... more

The students of Youth Center have given a new breath to Mesropean letters


The exhibition titled "Blooming letters" by the students of the Arabkir HT miniature class under the auspices of Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and AGBU was opened at the Union of Artists. Most of the works presented by them are narrative, with which they presented the earthly life of Jesus. The... more

Summary news 16.02.2024


The general meeting of the "Association of Religious Women of Holy Etchmiadzin” was held in Beirut. The Eve of the Great Lent was celebrated in Tbilisi with the Harisa festival, and Holy Liturgy was served in the functioning churches of the Armenian Diocese of Georgia. An Evening... more

February 18 is the Sunday of Expulsion on the church calendar


The first week of Great Lent, which began with Eve of the Great Lent Sunday, is ending. The following Sunday, February 18, is commemorated in the church calendar as Expulsion Sunday. The day commemorates the birth of sin and man's expulsion from heaven. By eating the forbidden fruit, man... more

The Catholicos of All Armenians participated in the Rest service at the St. Gayane Monastery


The Rest service is performed during the Great Lent. During this time, the content of the Liturgy - psalms, prayers, spiritual songs changes. It is called a Rest because it is the last service of the day. It begins with the Lord's Prayer and continues with psalms.  

Churches are preparing to close the Altar curtains. Great Lent begins


On February 11, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Boon Barekendan, which will herald the beginning of Great Lent. On that day, the tabernacle curtains will be closed in all churches and communion will not be given, except for a few holidays. During Lent, it is not recommended to... more

The Armenian Diocese of Georgia celebrated the feasts of saints Ghevond and saints Vardan


On the occasion of the feast of priests Ghevond, a Divine liturgy was celebrated on February 6 in the St. Gevorg Presbyterian Church of Tbilisi. Two days later, a liturgy was held in the same church, dedicated to the day of commemoration of Saints Vardan and 1036 witnesses.

In the school named after Nairi Zaryan, a Home-blessing ceremony was held


Director of the CEC, Proto-Archimandrite Zakaria Baghumyan offered the consecration of the 130th school named after Nairi Zaryan. Father Zakaria sprinkled the blessed water in the classrooms, urged the students to love the book, have clear goals, discover their strengths and value the Armenian... more

A festive liturgy was held in Dalarik's St. Vardan Church


On the day of commemoration of Saints Vardan the General and His Companions and 1036 witnesses, a festive service was held in Dalarik church. This is the day of commemoration of military leaders and clergy who were martyred for the Christian faith in the Battle of Avarair. This day is the feast of... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the feast of Saints Vardan the General and His Companions


The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the feast of Saints Vardan the General and His Companions today. On that occasion, festive liturgies were served in churches. The holiday of Saints Vardan is the day of commemoration of the martyrs for faith and the motherland. The church sanctified the... more