The relic of St. Stepanos the Protodeacon has been transferred from the Mother See to the Mastara Church


By the Patriarchal direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the relic of St. Stepanos the Protodeacon has been transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the St. John Church in Mastara. A Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served.  

The relic of St. John the Baptist was moved to the church of Mkhchyan named after the Saint


On the Saturday following the feast of the Holy Resurrection, the Armenian Apostolic Church commemorates the beheading of St. John the Baptist. On that occasion, by the special order of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the cross-shaped reliquary containing the relics of the... more

Provisions on the Church in the Civil Contract Party’s Election Program Violate Freedom of Conscience and Religion


The Holy See strongly condemns the inclusion of objectionable provisions on the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church in the election program of the “Civil Contract” party. The party’s election program includes the mandatory agenda of Church reform, revision of the charter, removal of the Catholicos of... more

Preliminary hearings in the "Holy Struggle" case have ended


In the main stage of the trial, the court will examine the presented evidence. The defense has principled objections and disagreements. According to them, not only is the evidence in the case not individualized, which does not allow us to determine who exactly the evidence refers to, but the... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary


On the occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation, a Liturgy was served in the Mother Cathedral, at the end of which a blessing ceremony was performed for women awaiting the joy of motherhood. The wives of deacons who are awaiting the birth of their children also received a blessing. By the high... more

Holy and Immortal Liturgy of Remembrance of the Dead was Served in the Mother Cathedral of Etchmiadzin


The purpose of this sacred ceremony is to remember the departed and bring the good news of the great holiday of Resurrection to their souls. His Holiness the Patriarch declared April 6, the day of the martyrdom of Catholicos Khoren Muradbekyan, the day of remembrance of the clergy martyred... more

Witness’s testimony in the case of His Holiness the Patriarch’s brother mentions Harutyun Mkrtchyan’s data


At the court hearing in the case of the brother of the Catholicos of All Armenians and his son, the defense lawyers demanded to summon to court and interrogate the police officer of the Vagharshapat community department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who conducted the interrogation of the... more

Armenians of Moscow celebrated the feast of the Holy Resurrection with great solemnity


Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan served the festive Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Mother Church of the Diocese of Russia and New Nakhijevan. The Armenians of Moscow celebrated the feast with great solemnity. Hundreds of people gathered at the cathedral to participate in church services and folk... more

Diocese of Australia and New Zealand Celebrates Easter at St. Harutyun Church in Sydney


The festive Liturgy of the Holy Resurrection was celebrated by Bishop Vardan Navasardyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Australia and New Zealand, at St. Harutyun Church in Sydney. At the end of the Liturgy, a blessing was given at the prelate's house, followed by a reception, during which... more

The faithful people today once again heard the life-giving gospel from the lips of His Holiness


The greatest miracle in history, the Resurrection of Christ, brings thousands of Armenians to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. This day is a holiday of universal joy and rebirth. The faithful people participate in the Patriarchal Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral, receive the message of His... more

3 Lawyers Carried the Canopy of His Holiness the Patriarch on the Feast of the Holy Resurrection


On the Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Catholicos of All Armenians traditionally serves the festive Liturgy in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. This year, the canopy of His Holiness the Patriarch was carried by lawyers Ara Zohrabyan, Yerem Sargsyan, Ara Ghazaryan, and Dr... more

Georgian Armenians Celebrate the Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ


The Divine Liturgy of the Resurrection was celebrated at the Holy Etchmiadzin Church in Tbilisi by the Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Georgia, Bishop Kirakos Davtyan. Representatives of the Georgian authorities were present. At the end of the ceremony, the Bishop... more