Archbishop Mikayel Meets with Catholicos of All Armenians After Appeals Court Decision


According to the Appeals Court decision, Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan has been released from house arrest, but does not have the right to leave the country. The Archbishop returned to Gyumri at night, unaccompanied by police. The Primate was warmly welcomed in his hometown with applause, fireworks... more

Court of Appeals Overturns House Arrest and Restrictions on Archbishop Michael


The Court of Appeals overturned the verdict of the first instance court on the grounds of violation of the rules of jurisdiction. The court noted that the case was heard in a court without jurisdiction or that there was a significant procedural violation regarding jurisdiction. The proceedings... more

The Holy Struggle Trial Has Been Underway for 1 Year


Over the past year, no solid evidence has been presented in court that would substantiate the serious charges brought against the “Holy Struggle” trial participants or justify the detention of those expressing their civic stance. Instead, the defense team has published facts that substantiate... more

The year-end pedagogical meeting of the educational institutions of the Mother See took place


The year-end pedagogical meeting of the educational institutions of the Mother See, the Gevorgyan Seminary and the Vazgenyan Theological Seminary, was held at the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary, presided over by the Catholicos of All Armenians. At the end of the meeting, His Holiness addressed... more

Vosketap community celebrates the day of remembrance of translators Sahak Partev and Mesrop Mashtots


The sanctuary bears the names of the authoritative fathers of the Armenian Church, the founders of Armenian writing and scholarship, Catholicos Sahak and Archpriest Mesrop. Their memorial day is also the day of the church’s vow. With the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Holy Translators


The pilgrims visited the Holy Mashtots Church in Oshakan, participated in the liturgy, and prayed for the intercession of the Holy Patriarch Sahak and the Holy Mashtots Vardapet for the Armenian nation and people. Armenia is one of the unique countries that honors translators with a separate... more

Court Changes Nersisyans’ Movement Restrictions


At the court hearing in the case of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II’s brother, Gevorg Nersisyan, and nephew, Hambardzum Nersisyan, the defense lawyers filed a motion to change the Nersisyans’ preventive measure. They argued that the evidence examination phase has ended, therefore they... more

Gevorgyan Theological Seminary Entrance Exams Have Begun


The Gevorgyan Theological Seminary's entrance exams for the 2026-27 academic year began on June 13. The second round of the seminary's entrance exams is in August. The 150-year-old seminary has been revitalized by the efforts of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. Since 2016, the... more

Prosecutors Present Hunting Weapon as Evidence in Sacred Struggle Case


The defense countered by stating that the weapon is legal and that Hayk Shahnazaryan is a member of a hunting union. The attorneys tried to ask the prosecutors if there was any factual evidence linking the legally held weapon to the charges. The public prosecutors insisted that they would... more

Ararat Celebrates 4th Anniversary of Consecration of Holy Savior Church


With the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the sacred relic of the Cross was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the city of Ararat. A Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served in the Holy Savior Church of Ararat. The Primate of the Diocese, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan,... more

Armenian Cultural Heritage Learned at Camp in Belgian Community


About 120 children and youth, 43 clergy, teachers, and volunteers spent three days in an atmosphere of prayer, learning, games, and spiritual joy. During those days, the youth had a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the Christian faith and to learn about the Armenian spiritual and... more

Bishop Narek Berberian, Primate of the Diocese of Brazil, has initiated a “Ritual Training Program”


The church’s scholastic class combines education with recreation and camp activities. Deacon Gevorg Geogjian supported the implementation of the program by providing a private house where the Bishop conducted the training course. Having served in the United States for more than 20 years, Bishop... more