The Church of St. Stepanos the Forerunner was reconsecrated in the village of Pukhrut, Kajaran


The Primate of the diocese, Bishop Makar Hakobyan, anointed the columns of the church, the holy Altar, and the baptismal font with holy myron. The only holy place in the village that survived the Soviet persecution was renovated and reopened through the efforts of the residents. The residents of... more

A book presenting the history of the village of Kakavadzor was presented


The presentation of Vahram Vardanyan's book "Kakavadzor and the People of Kakavadzor" took place at the seminary of the Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan, presided over by the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan. The author presented the 105-year history of his native... more

The court extended the detention of the participants of the sacred movement for another three months


The court granted the motions of the public prosecutors and extended the detention terms of Tigran Galstyan, Artur Sargsyan, Tigran Topalyan, Movses Sharbatyan, Igor Sargsyan, David Galstain, Mihran Makhsudyan, Hayk Shahnazaryan, Armen Aleksanyan and Karo Okumushyan for another three months. The... more

The court considered the thoughts of Archpriest Michael during his trial


The court discussed the thoughts and reflections extracted from Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan's personal diary. The lawyers noted that Archbishop Mikayel is being tried not only for his opinion, but also for his thoughts. They emphasized that the search conducted at the Archbishop's residence and... more

The court extended the detention of Archbishop Bagrat and the deputies participating in the movement for 3 months


The defense lawyers of Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan and the 17 supporters of the Holy Movement watched the court hearing from the court yard, expressing their protest against the judiciary and the presiding judge Karen Farkhoyan. The defense team reached this decision after yesterday's court... more

The court rejected the defense attorneys' motion to change Lydia Mantashyan's preventive measure


At the second hearing of the case of Archbishop Bagrast Galstanyan and 17 supporters of the “Holy Movement,” the court examined the issue of preventive measures. The defense lawyers requested to first examine the issue of preventive measures for Lydia Mantashyan. The defense requested to change the... more

A blessing ceremony was held at the Izmirlian Medical Center, operating under the auspices of the Mother See


Father Hovhannes Torgomyan performed a grape blessing ceremony for the staff, patients, and caregivers. He visits patients every day, performs a prayer service in the intensive care unit, and blesses patients before surgeries. After the ceremony, the grapes were distributed to those present so that... more

More than 200 children participated in a backyard spiritual camp


At the initiative of Bishop Gevorg Saroyan, Primate of the Masyatsotn Diocese, and under the sponsorship of the "Kamrjak" social-charitable NGO, a yard-spiritual journey was held at the St. Hovhannes the Evangelist Church in Artashat, in which more than 200 children aged 7-12 participated.... more

The trial of Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan and 17 members of the Holy Struggle has begun


The defense attorney for Archbishop Bagrat claimed that the accusation was fabricated and has already published the real version of the falsified recordings presented by the Investigative Committee. The lawyers demanded a large courtroom for the trial. The court session was postponed without... more

Archbishop Michael's defense: The state is suppressing free speech with all its tools


At the court hearing in the case of Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, the Primate of the Shirak diocese, the prosecution tried to substantiate that the Archbishop called for a coup during an interview with a journalist. The defense lawyers noted that the state, with all its tools, suppresses free... more

Diaspora diocesan Primates call for change of preventive measure for Archbishops Michael and Archbishops Bagrat


Diaspora diocesan primates and patriarchal delegates have expressed deep concern over the continued detention of Archbishops Michael and Bagrat. They believe that the detention of the high-ranking clergymen could be replaced by an alternative means of remaining free until the court ruling is... more

Archpriest Michael's defense lawyers have filed a motion to disqualify the judge


The lawyers have recorded that Judge Armine Meliksetyan has a very negative attitude towards Archbishop Michael. The judge is biased and is interested in ensuring that Archbishop Michael’s case remains in her proceedings. In their assessment, the judge is examining the case in gross violation of... more