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Icons of the Church of the Resurrection of Parakar RestoredStudents of the Department of Restoration, Conservation and Preservation of Works of Art of the Charles Aznavour State College of Culture and Arts restored the icons of the Church of the Resurrection of Parakar. They examined the causes of damage, identified whether the changes were caused by... more |
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Defense attorneys demand NSS wiretap data at court hearing in “Holy Struggle” caseThe defense has filed a motion with the court to request from the NSS the operational data on the basis of which wiretaps were conducted for about a year. The attorneys argue that if these materials are not provided to the court, all evidence obtained in the case should be recognized as illegal... more |
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On Good Friday, all churches commemorated the crucifixion and death of the LordThe day of Christ's crucifixion is a day of sorrow for all Christians. On Good Friday, the Divine Liturgy is not celebrated, because Christ himself was crucified on the cross. The clergy read from the four Gospels the episodes describing the last hours of Jesus' earthly life: being taken to Pilate... more |
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The Order of the Eclipse was Performed in the Armenian Apostolic ChurchesOn the evening of Holy Thursday, in memory of the betrayal and suffering of Christ, the Order of the Eclipse is performed in Armenian churches, which is part of the sacrament of Good Friday. On Thursday evening, the Son of God is arrested by betrayal, subjected to torture, humiliation, and then... more |
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Penitential Rite Performed at the Mother SeeThe Penitential Rite is an opportunity to be cleansed of sins. It is after this rite that the faithful become worthy of Holy Communion. Those who have passed the period of Great Lent with penance go to church early in the morning, at 7:30, where the Penitential Rite is performed at the end of the... more |
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Holy Thursday is the most solemn day in the church’s liturgyAt 7:30 a.m., a service of hours and absolution of penitents were held at the Mother See, after which Father David celebrated the Divine Liturgy. It was on Holy Thursday that Jesus established the sacrament of Holy Communion. Holy Thursday is one of the few days of Great Lent when the curtain of... more |
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The Foot Washing Ceremony was held in the Mother Cathedral under the leadership of the Catholicos of All ArmeniansA foot washing ceremony was held in all churches. In the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, according to tradition, the ceremony was presided over by the Patriarch of All Armenians. During the foot washing ceremony, accompanied by prayers and hymns, His Holiness Karekin II, the Patriarch of All... more |
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The Parable of the Ten Virgins was Presented at the Evening Service at the Mother Cathedral of Etchmiadzin on Holy TuesdayA symbolic ceremony is held in churches on Holy Tuesday. The ten virgins are represented by scribes, children, or soldiers. They are divided into two groups: the wise and the foolish. The candles burning in their hands symbolize the light of faith. The candles that go out during the ceremony... more |
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The Primate of the Diocese of Russia and New Nakhijevan gave an extensive interview to the "Russia24" TV channelArmenian Church in Moscow Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan spoke about the persecution that has begun against the church in Armenia. He noted that the authorities are hindering the normal life of the church, and on the instructions of the authorities, judges are appointing a diocesan... more |
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The presentation of the picture book "Vrdznyal Sharakanner" was held at the Ashtarak Armenian Children's HomeThe little authors, under the guidance of the school's teachers, studied the works of Armenian medieval sharakan writers, learned the sharakans, and then turned them into pictures. With the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the children's works were published in a... more |
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On the day of Palm Sunday, during the evening service, the Opening of the Doors ceremony was performedThe Patriarch of All Armenians blessed those present during the Opening of the Doors ceremony. During the ceremony, a dialogue takes place between the clergy kneeling in front of the closed altar and those behind the curtain. The veiled altar symbolizes the heavenly kingdom. People experience... more |
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Armenian believers living in Russia celebrated Palm Sunday at the Holy Transfiguration Church in MoscowThe celebration began with the blessing of green branches, a symbol of life, hope and renewal. Under the leadership of His Eminence Ezras, the willow branches were blessed, which is a reminder of welcoming the Lord near Jerusalem. According to the Gospel story, the offering of olive and palm... more |
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