Bishop Abgar Hovakimian re-elected as Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Canada


From May 30 to June 1, the diocesan assembly of the Armenian Diocese of Canada was held at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Montreal, attended by clergy and lay delegates from different parts of the country to reflect on the life and mission of the church. One of the most important... more

His Holiness the Patriarch received young people participating in Armenian studies courses


The aim of the courses organized at the Mother See with the blessing of His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians is to strengthen the knowledge and spiritual knowledge of the young people in the Armenian language and history, as well as to provide an opportunity to communicate with the... more

Hundreds of people welcomed the Catholicos of All Armenians at Zvartnots Airport


His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, made a one-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with the trustees of the Holy Nazareth Church of Calcutta and the Armenian Philanthropic Academy. On the day of his return, hundreds of people came to Zvartnots Airport to express... more

For the first time, the Nork Youth Center participated in the "World of Childhood" exhibition


There are six classes of decorative applied arts at the Nork Youth Center: batik, tuscarame, tapestry, pottery, carpet weaving, and wood carving. About 150 children study at the Youth center. Such classes operate in all eight Youth Centers. These classes regularly participate in thematic... more

The first round of admissions for applicants to the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary has begun


Applicants will take exams in the Armenian language, Armenian literature, and history of the Armenian people. This year, the number of applicants to the seminary has increased. Since 2016, the seminary has been providing a full three-level education: 4 years of bachelor's degree, 2 years of master'... more

Pentecost is the feast day of the Holy Apostles Church in Sevan


In 2011, by order of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the feast of Pentecost was declared the day of the feast of the Holy Apostles Church in Sevan. The reliquary containing the relics of the apostles Matthew and Andrew was transferred from the Mother See to the Holy Apostles Church. At the end of... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles


The Pentecost Service was celebrated by Bishop Vahan Hovhannisyan. The prayers of Saint John Voskeberan dedicated to the Holy Spirit were read. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to the apostles with the mission of preaching the great deeds of God, the word of the Gospel, and uniting people... more

Tenth anniversary of the consecration of St. Anna Church celebrated in Yerevan


Ten years ago, the Catholicos of All Armenians consecrated the Church of St. Anna, located at the Sayat-Nova-Abovyan crossroads. The new church was built next to the 12th-13th century Catholic Church of the Holy Mother of God. After the Sunday liturgy, a requiem service was held in memory of Mr.... more

On June 8, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Feast of Pentecost


Fifty days after the feast of the Holy Resurrection, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the feast of Pentecost, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. Since 2011, by order of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the feast of Pentecost has also been declared the feast... more

Students from Youth centers celebrated Children's Day in Vardenis


The students of the Youth Center congratulated the children of the city of Vardenis in the Gegharkunik region and the surrounding communities with a festive concert program. The Youth Centers of Yerevan, Echmiadzin, and Ashtarak participated in the concert held at the Mher Mkrtchyan Palace of... more

On Children's Day, educators and parents took to the stage at the Youth Center in Arabkir


The teachers of the national song and dance, painting, sculpture, kanon, dhol classes and the choir conductor performed. Latin American and folk dance groups presented guest numbers. The Arabkir Youth Center is trying to create a warm and positive atmosphere for the students with these initiatives... more

Genocide Museum publishes diary of Norwegian missionary Bodil Bjorn


These notes are of primary value for the study of the Armenian Genocide. The Norwegian woman's rich archive - diaries, photographs, medical instruments, and personal belongings - was donated to the museum-institute by her grandson, Jussi Bjorn, the son of Raphael, an Armenian son she adopted from... more