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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 |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Holy TranslatorsThe pilgrims visited the Holy Mashtots Church in Oshakan, participated in the liturgy, and prayed for the intercession of the Holy Patriarch Sahak and the Holy Mashtots Vardapet for the Armenian nation and people. Armenia is one of the unique countries that honors translators with a separate... more |
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Court Changes Nersisyans’ Movement RestrictionsAt the court hearing in the case of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II’s brother, Gevorg Nersisyan, and nephew, Hambardzum Nersisyan, the defense lawyers filed a motion to change the Nersisyans’ preventive measure. They argued that the evidence examination phase has ended, therefore they... more |
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Gevorgyan Theological Seminary Entrance Exams Have BegunThe Gevorgyan Theological Seminary's entrance exams for the 2026-27 academic year began on June 13. The second round of the seminary's entrance exams is in August. The 150-year-old seminary has been revitalized by the efforts of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. Since 2016, the... more |