Icons of Thaddeus


A student of the 4th auditorium of the Vazgenyan Theological Academy, a graduate of the Panos Terlemezyan Fine Arts College, Thaddeus Vardanyan chose his spiritual path as a form of gratitude for the gift of painting he received from God. In a special studio opened with the support of the... more

Transfiguration (Vardavar)


On July 12, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate one of the five main feasts, the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ (Vardavar), which commemorates the gospel story of the Savior’s transfiguration on Mount Tabor and his appearance to the disciples in divine glory. The feast is very... more

Harichavank Fresco Restoration


The Harichavank Monastery is undergoing diagnostic, cleaning, restoration, and conservation work on the “Odigitria” fresco, created in 1235.  After solving the waterproofing and humidity problems, architect Ara Zaryan and Belgian specialist Christine Lamouret are working on... more

The relic of the Cross of the Lord was moved to the church on the occasion of the Hayravank pilgrimage day


The relic of the Cross of the Lord was kept in Hayravank until the 18th century, then due to the earthquake, the monks of the monastery moved the relic to Echmiadzin. The relic returned to Hayravank for the first time since the 19th century in 2018, opening a new chapter in the monastery’s... more

11 students from Sevan's Vazgenyan Seminary graduate from the religious institution this year


After completing their four-year education, students from Sevan's Vazgenyan Seminary receive a bachelor's degree and have the opportunity to continue their studies at any university in Armenia. Statistics show that the majority of graduates prefer to continue their studies at the Gevorgyan... more

The number of visitors to the Malatia Armenian Children’s Home has doubled after renovation


The Malatia Armenian Children’s Home has been completely renovated with the support of the Armenian General Benevolent Union, and it bears the name of the benefactor family, Levon and Victoria Shaljian, the Malatia Armenian Children’s Home. A few months ago, the Armenian Children’s Home had 280... more

The closing of the academic year of the Gevorgian Theological Seminary took place


The academic year was concluded by 67 students, 11 of whom are graduates of the seminary and have already been ordained deacons. At the end of the event, the Catholicos of All Armenians conveyed the pontifical message and blessing to those present, highly appreciating the diligent work of the... more

Karate class opens at Malatia Armenian Youth Center


The karate class of the Mother See and AGBU Malatia Armenian Youth Center has opened after moving to a renovated building. Currently, 24 athletes are enrolled in the institution’s class for this sport. The coach is Karen Zhamkochyan, the official representative of the “So Kyokushin” sport in... more

The “Promise” Pan-Armenian Project Launched at the Matenadaran


On July 1, the “Promise” project was officially launched at the Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran, the brainchild of Armen Ghazaryan, director of the “Promise” Foundation. The goal is to create handmade silver and gold crosses from a specially developed alloy. Each cross contains crushed particles... more

Court Satisfies Church’s Claim Against Interior Ministry Police


On June 1, the RA Administrative Court satisfied the claim of the Armenian Apostolic Church against the Interior Ministry Police, recognizing the latter’s inaction as unlawful.  The case concerns the situation in the St. Hovhannavank Monastery of the Aragatsotn Diocese. The former... more

The relic of Gregory the Illuminator was transferred to the St. Daniel Church of the Vardablur community of the Aragatsotn Diocese


June 27 is the feast day of the St. Daniel Church and the village of Vardablur. By the Patriarchal direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the relic of Gregory the Illuminator was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the St. Daniel Church of the... more

Ashtarak's Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home Celebrates Anniversary


300 children study in different classes at Ashtarak's Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home. They study singing, dancing, fine arts, various crafts, master musical instruments, and learn languages. The students of the Ashtarak Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home of the Mother See participate in... more