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The icon of Saint Sarkis was exhibited at the National GalleryThe National Gallery of Armenia has exhibited the icon of "Saint Sarkis" by an unknown Armenian artist. The canvas depicts one of the most beloved saints of the Armenian Church, the Warrior Sarkis and his son Martiros, who were martyred for the sake of Christianity. The canvas is the only work... more |
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The reliquary of Sarkis the Warrior was taken to the St. Sarkis Cathedral in YerevanThe relic-bearing right hand of the commander Sargis, as well as the Gospel, preserved in the 17th century St. Sarkis Church and kept in the Matenadaran, and the Cross of Ashot the Iron, which was in the army during the days of difficult trials, were taken from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin... more |
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22 Spiritual servants were awarded on the occasion of the feast of St. Sarkis at the Araratian Pontifical DioceseFor ten consecutive years, with the blessing of the Patriarch of All Armenians and the initiative of Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan, on the occasion of the feast of St. Sarkis, a ceremony of awarding and encouraging servicemen and spiritual servants has been held at the Primate's Office of the... more |
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The feast of St. Sarkis was celebrated with a solemn procession in the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in GeorgiaThe large procession of pilgrims gathered in the courtyard of the Holy Etchmiadzin Church in Havlabar, receiving the blessing of the priests of the diocese, visited the Armenian holy places of Tbilisi under the leadership of the spiritual fathers. The believers went to the ruins of the ruined... more |
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The relics of Saint Sarkis will be carried to the churches of the Masyatsotn Diocese for Sunday liturgyPilgrims from Masyatsotn and other dioceses, led by priests, gathered at the St. Sarkis Church in Argavand to participate in the festive liturgy and renew their vows with the intercession of the saint. At the end of the liturgy, those present partook of a meal. Later, during the Sunday liturgy,... more |
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The relic-bearing right hand of Warrior Sarkis was taken to the St. Sarkis Church in AshtarakFor the first time, under the patriarchal direction of His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians and with the blessing of Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, the relic-bearing right hand of the commander Sargis was taken from the Mother See to the St. Sargis Church in... more |
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February 15th is the feast of Saint Sarkis, his son Martiros, and 14 soldiersSaint Sarkis the Warrior is considered the patron saint of young people. By the decree of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the feast has been declared a day of blessing for young people. On that day, a liturgy is served in churches named after the Saint, after which a... more |
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The celebration of the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord to the Temple was held for the first time since the reconsecration at the Mother CathedralThe liturgy was followed by the pre-holiday service, then the first Andastan Order of the year took place. Under the leadership of the Patriarch of All Armenians, the four corners of the world, the Republic of Armenia, the Armenian Patriarchate, monasteries, all settlements and people were... more |
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Members of the "Union of Love for the Elderly" organized an event on the occasion of the feast of St. SarkisMembers of the "Elderly Love Union", established months ago at the Holy Trinity Church in Yerevan, together with members of the Ladies' Union, youth, and Sunday school students, prepared an event ahead of the feast of St. Sarkis, the patron saint of love, and called it "The Mechanics of Love." Each... more |
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After the occupation of Shushi, the young couple from Artsakh gave up on their dreamThe Artsakh couple has had to overcome many trials in recent years, going through the horrors of war, blockade, and forced displacement. Now they are trying to adapt to the new situation: the husband works, the wife takes care of their first child. |
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The faithful celebrated the Feast of Presentation of our Lord to the Temple in the courtyard of the Holy Mother of God Church in Nork MarashMembers of the "Masunk" traditional song and dance ensemble sang songs dedicated to the Presentation of our Lord to the Temple around a bonfire in the courtyard of the Holy Mother of God Church in Nork Marash. Members of the church's youth union are also in this ensemble. The ensemble members... more |
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A festive liturgy will be served in Armenian Apostolic churches on the morning of February 1440 days after the Nativity, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the feast of the Presentation of the Baby Jesus to the Temple, known as the Presentation of the Lord. The pre-feast is celebrated on the evening of February 13. At the end of the liturgy, according to folk custom, a bonfire is... more |