International news: 03.02.2020


Archaeologist in England unearthed the monastery where the first king was crowned. The seventeenth meeting of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches took place in Lebanon. Armenia was represented by Archbishop... more

Message of Karekin II Catholicos of all Armenians on Great Lent


Dear Faithful People, We are entering the period of Great Lent, which is a special time for meditation, penitence, and prayer. During these days, being reverent to the meaning of the Sundays of Great Lent, our spirit is rejuvenated with the Holy scripture readings and soulful messages. For... more

Ancient Armenian manuscript paper exhibition in Matenadaran


Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts put an ancient Armenian manuscript paper on display at the exhibition.

The Great Lent: the exhortations of the priest and advice of doctor


The Great Lent started on February 24. The topic was discussed by Father Shahe Hayrapetyan and nutritionist-endocrinologist Hasmik Abovyan at “Hayatsk” Press Club.

The Supreme Patriarch lit the Tearnyndaraj bonfire at the courtyard of the Mother Cathedral


The evening of February 13 started with the Evening Service. The Evening Service was followed by the Service of Blessing the Four Corners of the world (Andastan) at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The Supreme Patriarch lit the traditional bonfire at the courtyard of the Monastic residence.

Meeting of donation coordination team for the renovation of the Mother Cathedral


One of the meetings of the working team coordinating the donations made for the renovation of the Mother Cathedral took place.

Architectural Council meeting convened in the Mother See


The Architectural Council meeting convened in the Mother See discussed issues related to the renovation of the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin.

The assembly of the Supreme Spiritual Council was launched in the Mother See


These days, the Supreme Spiritual Council meeting is underway in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. A number of national and inter-church issues related to the renovation and Pan-Armenian fundraising campaign for the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, pastoral life, as well as to the... more

Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Announces Pan-Armenian Fundraising Campaign for the Mother Cathedral


The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin announces a global fundraising campaign in support of the renovation of the Mother Cathedral.The donations can be transferred and additional information on the renovation of the Mother Cathedral can be accessed from the website www.cathedral.am.

Museums of the Mother See Enriched its Collection with a New Painting


In addition to the renowned works of fine art, the collections of the Mother See are also supplemented by the works of young artists. Davit Danielyan, a painter and assistant to the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Armenia donated his landscape painting to the Mother See.

Newly elected Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople arrives at the Mother See


On February 28, Archbishop Sahak Mashalyan, the newly elected Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople arrived at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The patriarch was welcomed by the Catholicos of All Armenians along with the brotherhood of Holy Etchmiadzin. The Archbishop will participate in the... more

Final meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


The final meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council was held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.During the four-day discussions with high-ranking clergy and laymen, various issues related to the upcoming National Ecclesiastical Assembly, renovation of the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin,... more