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A collection of archival documents on the renovations of the Mother Cathedral has been publishedThe volume is dedicated to the rededication of the Mother Cathedral and the 25th anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The collection was compiled by Father Asoghik Karapetyan and historian Gohar Avagyan. The volume includes documents from the... more |
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The memorial stone for the construction of the Mother Cathedral of Yerevan was laid in 1990, on March 3136 years ago, on March 31, a memorial stone was laid in the center of Yerevan, which was blessed personally by the Catholicos of All Armenians, the late Vazgen I, announcing that after a break of decades, a new sanctuary would be built in the newly independent country, which had thrown off the... more |
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The presentation of the “Entry into Jerusalem” puzzle took place at the Zangak LibraryWith the joint initiative of the Museum of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the “Association for the Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of Armenia”, the illustrated wooden puzzle was placed on the display case of the “Zangak Library”. The first of these boxes with miniatures selected... more |
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An open painting lesson dedicated to the Feast of Palm Sunday was held at the Mother SeeStudents of the Youth Center arrived in Etchmiadzin under the leadership of Archimandrite Harutyun Kirakosyan. After the painting and chalk drawing, a festive concert was held on the territory of the Mother See, where the drummers of the Youth Center, dance groups, and students of the circus school... more |
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A festive Liturgy was served at the Holy Mother of God Church in GavarThe Palm Sunday is one of the favorite feasts of the Gavar people, for which the faithful are preparing with joy, reliving the enthusiasm with which the people welcomed Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. After the morning service and the Andastan service, the blessed branches were distributed to the... more |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the memory of Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem - Palm SundayWith the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the feast of Palm Sunday has been declared a day of blessing of children. After the morning service in the Mother See, the ceremony of the Andastan and the order of blessing of children took place under the presiding... more |
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The clergy of the Aragatsotn Diocese participated in the evening service at the St. Mesrop Mashtots Church in OshakanUnder the chairmanship of the Chairman of the Administrative Council of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Father Shnorhk Paloyan, the clergy of the diocese, the nuns of the Ghazaravan Monastery, monks, and pilgrims jointly participated in the evening service at the St. Mesrop Mashtots Church in... more |
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Priests of Masyatsotn Participated in Joint Liturgy in the Church of Norabats VillageThe priests of the Masyatsotn Diocese participated in the last joint liturgy of the spiritual journey of Great Lent at the Church of the Holy Mother of God. In a prayerful atmosphere, those present reflected on the upcoming events of the Armenian Church. On Fridays of the Lent period, the... more |
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On March 29, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate Palm SundayOn Palm Sunday, in the morning, the Andastan service will be held in all churches. The four cardinal directions will be blessed, as well as the willow branches and twigs. The altar curtains will be opened and communion will be given. According to the tradition established by the Patriarchal decree... more |
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The celebration of Palm Sunday marks the end of the forty-day period of Great Lent and the beginning of Holy WeekHoly Monday is the day of remembrance of the parable of the barren fig tree and the gospel stories of the cleansing of the Temple in Jerusalem. Holy Wednesday is the day of remembrance of the anointing and betrayal of the Lord. Holy Thursday is the day of the Washing of the Feet. Before the... more |
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Tumo Center Not Opening in Echmiadzin Due to Administrative and Legal ObstaclesThe project for a modern educational complex for about 2,000 children has been ready for a long time. The architectural design, as well as 3D visualization and animation, have been prepared. This important initiative for the city has stalled not due to a lack of ideas or funds, but due to... more |
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Court Decides to Question 34 Witnesses in “Holy Struggle” CaseAt the hearing in the “Holy Struggle” case, the court accepted the written evidence presented by the prosecution in full and decided to question 34 witnesses. The court also granted the defense’s motion to call Garnik Danielyan and Hovhannes Avetisyan as witnesses, but at the same time found the... more |