Participants of AGBU's "Discover Armenia" program visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


The participants of the second phase of the AGBU “Discover Armenia” program visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The 15-18 year old Diaspora Armenian youth traveled to different regions of Armenia, met with their peers from both local and international backgrounds. They discovered ancient... more

His Holiness the Patriarch hosted pilgrims from the Church of the Holy Archangels in the Boston area


The Catholicos of All Armenians conveyed his blessing to the pilgrims and expressed his appreciation to the Spiritual Pastor for his effective ministry. The Catholicos of All Armenians emphasized the importance of organizing such pilgrimages from Armenian dioceses around the world, especially in... more

The relic of the Cross of Jesus Christ has been transferred from the Mother See to St. Thaddeus Church


On August 2, a Liturgy was celebrated in the St. Thaddeus Church in the city of Masis on the occasion of the commemoration of St. Thaddeus the Apostle and the Virgin Sandukht. In response to the appeal of the Primate of the Diocese of Masyatsotn, His Grace Bishop Gevorg Saroyan, with the blessing... more

His Holiness blessed the participants of the Armenian General Physical Education Union's sports games


About 700 scouts and members of the Central Board of the 12th Armenian General Physical Education Union visited the Mother See. On this occasion, a blessing ceremony for the participants of the games was held in the Mother See under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of... more

Archaeologists have begun excavations of the single-nave basilica church of St. Mariane in Vagharshapat


During the excavations, the foundations of the northern wall of the church were uncovered. According to experts, the initial assumption is that the cause of the destruction was wars and invasions. Six clay jars were found in the northeastern area of the monument. Two of the jars were damaged over... more

The premiere of Aram Shahbazyan's documentary film "The Capture of an Unnamed Height" took place


The film tells the story of the heroic deeds of the 25th Battalion of the Armenian National Army, which defended one of the heights of the Marjanlu area of Jrakan during the 44-day war in Artsakh. The strategically important Unnamed Height was defended by soldiers under the command of Major Edgar... more

In Gyumri, believers made a pilgrimage from St. Jacob Church to the Holy Savior Church


With the blessing of Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, Primate of the Shirak Diocese, a pilgrimage was held from Gyumri’s St. Hakob Church to the Holy Saviour Church on the eve of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. Before the pilgrimage, the faithful participated in the evening service and general... more

Transfiguration liturgy celebrated in the Mother Cathedral


The liturgy was served by Bishop Arshak Khachatryan. The Bishop called for clearing thoughts, dispelling the fog of the horizon. He wished that the Armenian people, shattered by the losses and pains of the war, would be strengthened by hope and faith, that dignity and honor would water our... more

The relic of the Lord's Cross has been moved to the Holy Mother of God Church in Aragats


On the feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, a Liturgy was served at the Holy Mother of God Church in the village of Aragats, Aragatsotn Diocese. The officiating clergyman reflected on the gospel episode of the Transfiguration and spoke about the power of prayer for communicating with God... more

The Catholicosate Mausoleum and Candlelight Hall were opened under the auspices of His Holiness the Patriarch


The Catholicos' Mausoleum is located in the center of the structure, the right and left sides are intended for lighting candles. The structure also has two altars, which His Holiness consecrated and named after the apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew. For the architects of the underground, vaulted... more

On Vardavar, the relic of the Holy Cross will be moved to the Holy Mother of God Church in Aragats


A festive Liturgy will be served at the Holy Mother of God Church on the feast of the Transfiguration. The relic of the Holy Cross will remain in the church until the end of the day. The Diocese of Aragatsotn invites the faithful to partake of the blessing emanating from the holy relic.  

On July 27, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, Vardavar


The Feast of the Transfiguration is one of the five great feasts of the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is prepared for by fasting. The holiday is based on the gospel story of the transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor and his appearance to the disciples in divine glory. On July 27, a festive... more