"Luminous Images: The Miniature Revelation of Angels" Exhibition Opens


Handwritten manuscripts, archival documents, ancient books, ribbon-shaped charms and unique manuscript compositions are presented. The ideological and iconographic axis of the exhibits is the image of angels. About 25 exclusive manuscripts have been selected for the exhibition. Both the manuscripts... more

12 deacons ordained on the day of the commemoration of St. Stephen the Protomartyr


With the blessing of the Patriarch of All Armenians, Bishop Vahan Hovhannisyan ordained 12 deacons at the festive Liturgy on the day of the commemoration of St. Stephen the Protomartyr. The newly ordained deacons, who also serve in various structures of the Mother See, were received by His Holiness... more

25 church-loving Armenians receive diocesan degrees at the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Moscow


A scholastic ceremony was held at the Armenian Holy Transfiguration Cathedral in Moscow by the diocesan leader, Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan. 25 church-loving Armenians serving in the Armenian churches of Moscow, St. Petersburg, Vladivostok, Simferopol, Volgograd, Kirov, Yekaterinburg, Yaroslavl,... more

Students of the Ashtarak Youth Center gave a speech on the occasion of the New Year


This year, a student of the Ashtarak Youth Center duduk group won first place in a remote competition in Spain. The students of the dhol group won 1st place in the Republican competition. There are 270 children studying in 14 different classes at the Youth Center. On the occasion of the New Year,... more

On the occasion of the New Year, the students of the Arabkir Youth Center performed a concert program


The choir, guitar, dance, kanoon, and dhol classes performed in the hall of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the AGBU Arabkir Youth Center. There are 22 classes operating in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the AGBU Arabkir Youth Centers. About 400 children are trained in music, fine... more

The feast of Saint Stephen the Forerunner was celebrated in the Azatan community


With the blessing of the Primate of the Diocese of Shirak, Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, and the Spiritual Superintendent of the Diocese, Bishop Narek Avagyan, the feast of St. Stepanos the Forerunner was celebrated in the Azatan community. The residents of the community walked with their flocks to... more

The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Strongly Condemns the Arrest of Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan


The Mother See has issued a statement demanding an immediate end to the illegal persecution of Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan and the remaining imprisoned clergy and the restoration of their violated rights. Holy Etchmiadzin considers the detention of high-ranking clergy on fabricated charges to... more

With the assistance of the Catholicos of All Armenians, a disabled soldier will receive a prosthetic leg in India


Artashes Amiryan's legs were frostbitten during the Artsakh war at the Omar positions. Later, doctors were forced to amputate his leg. After a chance meeting with the Catholicos of All Armenians in the Mother Cathedral, His Holiness offered him to travel to India with his assistance for... more

Students of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary Defended Their Master's Theses


Deacon Narek Temuryan's master's thesis titled "The Christological Thought of the Armenian Church in the 8th-9th Centuries" summarizes the works of the great fathers of the period. Deacon David Sergeyenko touched upon the main principles of the church's social service and made a comparative... more

"Narek" Dance Ensemble Performs "Luys" Dance Performance


The "Narek" Dance Ensemble of the Nork Armenian Youth House performed "Luys" dance performance at the Hrachya Ghaplanyan Drama Theater on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the creative team's work. The ensemble was founded and operates under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy... more

Priests of the Aragatsotn Diocese Confirm Their Faithfulness to Their Vow


With the blessing of the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Proshyan, the faithful participated in a liturgy and united prayer at the 7th century St. John's Church in the village of Voskevaz, Aragatsotn region. Those present prayed for the steadfastness of the Armenian Apostolic Holy... more

Gyumri's Holy Savior Church held a prayer service for the Primate of the Shirak Diocese, Archbishop Michael


An evening service and joint prayer were held at the Holy Savior Church in Gyumri on the occasion of the 26th anniversary of the leadership of the Primate of the Shirak Diocese, Archbishop Michael Ajapahyan. In 2001, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, ordained Archbishop... more