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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the naming of Jesus ChristAccording to Jewish law, on the 8th day after birth, the baby Jesus is taken to the temple and named. Jesus is the Greek version of the Jewish name Joshua, which means “The Lord saves.” |
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Father Ruben's appointment was not a simple administrative decision, but rather a sign of trustThe newly appointed vicar of the Masyatsotn Diocese, Father Ruben, was born in 1979 in the city of Hrazdan. He received his secondary education in the secondary schools of Hrazdan and then in the village of Aratashen. |
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Sacrilege is condemned by history and God's judgmentThe clergy and faithful of the Aragatsotn Diocese were participating in the liturgy at the St. John's Church in Byurakan. The church calendar lists January 15 as the feast of the birth of John the Baptist. |
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The incriminating facts are not based on the results of the examinationsVahagn Chakhalyan, one of the members of the Holy Struggle, noted that after months of imprisonment and numerous deprivations, the courtroom is the only place where they can express their views in their defense. |
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Persecution of the Church Completely Contradicts the Constitution of ArmeniaThe high-ranking clergy of the Armenian Church have been targeted in an attempt to deprive the church of its independence and intensify systemic oppression. What is particularly troubling is that the persecution of the church completely contradicts the Constitution of Armenia. |
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Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan offered his first Liturgy in the Norabats churchArchimandrite Ruben Zargaryan offered his first Liturgy in the Norabats church of the Masyatsotn Diocese , which was attended by the clergy of the Masyatsotn Diocese. Earlier, the clergy expressed their unconditional loyalty to the order of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church and the mission of the... more |
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Home-Blessing service in the Old Residency of the Patriarch of All ArmeniansMother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Holy Nativity Candlelight, 05.01.2026 |
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The first court hearing of this year for supporters of the “Holy Struggle” has taken placeThis trial, with its legal, social and moral significance, remains in the spotlight of public attention. Numerous supporters of the initiative, clergymen, and independent citizens are expressing their support for the movement’s supporters in the court yard and in the courtroom, hoping for a fair... more |
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Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II received congratulations from the staff of the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinKarekin II Catholicos of All Armenians received the heads of various departments of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The Director of the Administrative and Economic Department of the Mother See, Bishop Mushegh Babayan, on behalf of those present, congratulated His Holiness on the occasion of... more |
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The last Divine Liturgy of the year was celebrated at the Mother SeeThe last liturgy of 2025 was celebrated in the Mother See on Sunday under the presiding authority of the Catholicos of All Armenians. Accompanied by a church procession, the Patriarch, conveying a blessing to the faithful, entered the Mother Cathedral. During the singing of “Lord, have mercy”... more |
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On the birthday of Archbishop Michael, believers prayed in the courtyard of Izmirlyan Medical CenterOn the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the birth of Archbishop Michael Ajapahyan, believers gathered in the courtyard of Izmirlyan Medical Center, sang spiritual songs and prayed. The bishop greeted the gathering from the window and sent a letter of gratitude. He is being cared for in the... more |
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In spring, the circus school of the Nork Youth Center is preparing to perform on the stage of the Tashir Arena.The Gagik Ginosyan Circus School has been active this year, the opening ceremony of the Tashir Arena, where they performed a separate performance, is memorable for the students. The Nork Youth Center Circus School has been adopted as a circus base. In addition, the students of the Youth Center's... more |