They are trying to do everything to disrupt spiritual life: Father Aram Baghumyan


Father Aram Baghumyan, who serves in the Tavush diocese, notes that the reform of the Church takes place in the church itself, with God's providence and blessing, not in election programs. They can only support the clergy, but recent times show that they are trying to do everything to disrupt... more

The provision regarding the church in the CC election program is the function of the Holy Spirit. Father Abel Kartashyan


Father Abel Kartashyan considers it ridiculous to imagine politicians who have taken upon themselves the function of the Holy Spirit, the reform of the church. He believes that the Armenian Apostolic Church is guided by the Holy Spirit.  

Clergy Express Confidence in Church Regulations and Patriarchal See


The spiritual pastor of Haghartsin Monastery, Father Artak Mirzoyan, does not accept the majority of clergymen's plan to reform the Church politically. According to him, there is always reform within the church, but as clergymen, they see the reform plan differently.  

Shio Mujiri elected new Catholicos-Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church with 22 votes


57-year-old Shio Mujiri has been considered a potential successor to the late Ilia II since 2017. He served as the Catholicos-Patriarch's vicar for nine years. More than a thousand delegates from monasteries, other religious institutions, as well as public figures from the fields of science and... more

Defrocked Arman Saroyan Withdrawn 15 Million AMD from the Mother See’s Account as of April 1


Defrocked cleric Arman Saroyan continues to manage the financial resources of the Mother See. As of April 1, he has withdrawn more than fifteen million AMD from these accounts, and there is a suspicion that he squandered these accounts. After being declared defrocked and removed from the position... more

Catholicos of All Armenians Visits National Benefactor Samvel Karapetyan


His Holiness wished Samvel Karapetyan, who is illegally under house arrest, to face the current difficulties and trials with endurance and faith. The Catholicos of All Armenians expressed confidence that despite these hardships, Samvel Karapetyan, with his characteristic spirit of hopelessness,... more

Jerusalem Heritage School and Homestead announces admission


Armenians over the age of 15 who have completed primary, secondary and higher education can apply to the Jerusalem Heritage School and Homestead. The student’s travel expenses, food, clothing, medical and educational expenses are covered by the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem.  

The anti-church provisions in the CC party's election program are inhuman


Lawyer Hovhannes Khudoyan believes that it is not worth taking seriously the provisions of the Civil Contract party's election program regarding the Church, because they are elected with one program, but they do the opposite. According to lawyer Emil Khachatryan, the provisions in the election... more

Criminal prosecution could not be initiated against Archbishop Mikayel. Lawyer


The leader of the Shirak diocese, Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, already participates in Sunday services, receives communion, but does not have the right to celebrate Mass and preach. In the previous session, the appeals court rejected the lawyers' petition, leaving the house arrest in force.... more

Thanks to the efforts of Bishop Ezras and Samvel Karapetyan, the Rostov-on-Don Theological Seminary has been returned


The city authorities of Rostov-on-Don have returned the historic building of the Armenian Seminary to the diocese as a historical and cultural heritage. In 1875, the regional theological college was founded, which a few years later was transformed into a theological seminary. This historic... more

Catholicos of All Armenians Visits Victory Park Memorial Complex


On May 9, on the occasion of the Victory and Peace Day, Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, accompanied by the confreres of the Mother See, visited the Victory Park Memorial Complex, laid flowers at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier and paid tribute to the eternal memory of those who died... more

Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II sent a message on the occasion of the Victory and Peace Day


His Holiness noted that the glorious victory achieved in the Great Patriotic War is evidence of the united and united struggle of the peoples against fascism, against injustice and evil. Our people made an important contribution to this victory. He emphasized that for decades this day has also... more