Specialists restore fresco attributed to Naghash Hovnatan at St. Zoravor Church


Prior to the restoration of the fresco, studies were conducted, based on which specialists compiled a scientific-design package for the works. It was approved by the Ministry and the Mother See. The restoration is being carried out by “Restart 1” LLC, under the auspices of the “Amaryan Charitable... more

A memorial evening dedicated to the great Armenian philanthropist Gerald Turpanjian was held


Trbanjian has made a great contribution to the renovation of the Mother See and other church-building programs. The Trbanjian Seminary of Harichavank is today one of the most important links in the upbringing and education of clergy, for whose development and normal functioning the benefactor... more

Students of the Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex participated in an educational service


The program is called "Hakabatsil hymns," and involves students from five schools of the educational complex. The educational complex, as an educational institution implementing alternative pedagogy, has included participation in church services in the curriculum for the past 8 years. Starting from... more

A student from the Arabkir Youth Center gave a solo concert at the Naregatsi Art Institute


The 11-year-old kanona player studies at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and is one of the first students in the kanona class of the AGBU Arabkir Youth Center. She participated in the "Art Music" International Art Competition-Festival held at the Konstantin Sarajyan Music School and twice won... more

On Children's Day, around 240 children from the Gegharkunik Diocese participated in the "Dance Festival"


The festival was organized by the “Bridge” Cultural Center. The “Mobile Social Center” program, initiated by the Armenian Round Table Foundation of the Armenian Evangelical Church, taught children to dance, draw, and sing. In collaboration with community leaders and diocesan leaders, the program is... more

The Primate of the Diocese of Damascus visited the place of the Armenian orphanage that operated during the genocide


An Armenian orphanage operated in the Antura Monastery, not far from Beirut, from 1915 to 1919, and in 1993, the remains and relics of Armenian orphans were discovered during construction work. By a joint decision of the Armenian community and representatives of the Armenian Church, the relics... more

The Church of St. Karapet in the village of Akunq, Kotayk region, has been reconsecrated and reopened


The Soviet government turned the St. Karapet Church into a grain warehouse. After the collapse of the USSR, they began to restore the church. Under the patronage of Vladimir Gasparyan, St. Karapet was partially renovated in 2006, but due to dampness, two decades later it needed to be renovated... more

Archaeologists study the architecture of the St. Gregory Church in Aruch


For 3 years now, the archaeological heritage of Aruch has been studied by the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences and archaeologists of the International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies. From the point of view of church architecture,... more

The newly built Church of the Holy Savior in the village of Madina, Gegharkunik Diocese, has been consecrated


After four years of construction, the newly built Church of the Holy Savior in Medina has opened its doors to the faithful. The sanctuary was consecrated by the primates of the Gegharkunik and Georgian Armenian Diocese and with the prayers of the priests of the diocese. The priests washed the... more

The Supreme Spiritual Council issued a statement addressing the shameful anti-church campaign


On June 2, a meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council was convened in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, under the chairmanship of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, in which bishops and diocesan primates from Armenia and the Diaspora participated. Issues related to the... more

Young people celebrated Ascension Day in Tumo Park with national songs and dances


After the Holy Liturgy, the young people continued the celebration with national songs and dances, folk games, wreath-weaving, and casting lots. The Rudik Haroyan “Masunq” traditional song and dance ensemble performed at the event. The young people treated those present to festive dishes:... more

An action titled "Donate Blood, Save a Life" was organized at St. Gregory the Illuminator Church


The Blood Service staff of the Yolyan Hematology and Oncology Center collected blood from donors at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Church. They were welcomed at the church by the youth of the "Lusavorich" union, who coordinated the work without pay until the end of the day. There is... more