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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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A collection of archival documents on the renovations of the Mother Cathedral has been publishedThe volume is dedicated to the rededication of the Mother Cathedral and the 25th anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The collection was compiled by Father Asoghik Karapetyan and historian Gohar Avagyan. The volume includes documents from the... more |
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The memorial stone for the construction of the Mother Cathedral of Yerevan was laid in 1990, on March 3136 years ago, on March 31, a memorial stone was laid in the center of Yerevan, which was blessed personally by the Catholicos of All Armenians, the late Vazgen I, announcing that after a break of decades, a new sanctuary would be built in the newly independent country, which had thrown off the... more |
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The presentation of the “Entry into Jerusalem” puzzle took place at the Zangak LibraryWith the joint initiative of the Museum of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the “Association for the Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of Armenia”, the illustrated wooden puzzle was placed on the display case of the “Zangak Library”. The first of these boxes with miniatures selected... more |
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An open painting lesson dedicated to the Feast of Palm Sunday was held at the Mother SeeStudents of the Youth Center arrived in Etchmiadzin under the leadership of Archimandrite Harutyun Kirakosyan. After the painting and chalk drawing, a festive concert was held on the territory of the Mother See, where the drummers of the Youth Center, dance groups, and students of the circus school... more |
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A festive Liturgy was served at the Holy Mother of God Church in GavarThe Palm Sunday is one of the favorite feasts of the Gavar people, for which the faithful are preparing with joy, reliving the enthusiasm with which the people welcomed Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. After the morning service and the Andastan service, the blessed branches were distributed to the... more |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the memory of Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem - Palm SundayWith the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the feast of Palm Sunday has been declared a day of blessing of children. After the morning service in the Mother See, the ceremony of the Andastan and the order of blessing of children took place under the presiding... more |
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The clergy of the Aragatsotn Diocese participated in the evening service at the St. Mesrop Mashtots Church in OshakanUnder the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Administrative Council of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Father Shnorhk Paloyan, the clergy of the diocese, the nuns of the Ghazaravan Monastery, monks, and pilgrims jointly participated in the evening service at the St. Mesrop Mashtots Church in... more |
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