The Mother See responded to the bishops supporting Nikol Pashinyan’s movement


The Mother See announced that one of the ways to overcome the worrying situation created as a result of the authorities’ unconstitutional steps is the convening of a Episcopal Assembly, the canonicality of which is in no way conditioned by the place of convening. The most important issues affecting... more

The holding of the Episcopal Assembly in Austria is conditioned by the situation in Armenia


The planned Episcopal Assembly in Austria is conditioned by historical, canonical and situational circumstances, with the aim of ensuring the free, legal and full course of the conference. This decision stems from historical experience and the current situation, the aim of which is to ensure the... more

The clergy of the Aragatsotn Diocese held a joint liturgy in the Aragats Church


During the joint liturgy, the faithful prayed for the holy priests Mkrtich, Bagrat, Michael, Arshak, priest Garegin under house arrest, benefactor Samvel Karapetyan, and Armenians in illegal imprisonment and captivity. At the end of the liturgy, the “Patriarchal hymn” was sung. The clergy of the... more

The prosecution referred to the record of items found during searches


The public prosecutors presented a list of evidence, after which the defense attorneys stated that there was no physical evidence that would confirm that the materials listed by the prosecutors would be used to commit terrorism or any other illegal act. Ara Rustamyan and the other defendants... more

The week-long Fast of Catechumens will begin on January 26


At the end of the Fast of Catechumens, on Saturday, January 31, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the feast of St. Sargis the Great, his son Martiros, and 14 soldiers. The Fast of Catechumens was established by Gregory the Illuminator. After leaving Khor Virap, at his urging, King... more

Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan's sermon at the Holy Mother of God Church in Dalar


Our boat is also rocking today, but the Lord said, "Do not be afraid." The vicar of the Masyatsotn Diocese, Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan, delivers a sermon during the Sunday liturgy.

The number of clergy defrocked during the reign of His Holiness Karekin II, the Patriarch of All Armenians


Some of the clergy voluntarily left the spiritual sphere, unable to bear the heavy burden of the church. Some did not justify the hopes of their spiritual leaders. According to statistics, in fact, 38 clergy left the sphere by their own application, 27 voluntarily left the place of service, 15 were... more

The first Liturgy was served in the church of the village of Ararat under the leadership of Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan


By the order of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the Primate of the Diocese of Masyatsotn, Bishop Gevorg Saroyan, was dismissed from his post due to abuse of the position of Primate, failure to fulfill his duties, and coercion and pressure on the clergy of the diocese.... more

Clergymen have made statements in support of Catholicos of All Armenians


Amid the slanderous attacks against Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, hundreds of public statements of loyalty and support have been made by the church system. They have been made individually, by united dioceses, and officially.

Hasmik Karapulyan's exhibition of paintings is on display at the Ruben Sevak Museum


The exhibited works are the works of Hasmik Karapulyan over the last two years. The art critic's series of paintings dedicated to ancient Armenian temples prove that the holy temples of the Armenian faith are not just a legacy of the past; standing or bowing, they always preach faith, hope, love... more

Pressure is being exerted on Spiritual Servants serving in the army


According to rumors circulating in the media, some high-ranking military personnel, abusing their official powers, are exerting pressure on Spiritual Servants, trying to involve them in the anti-church campaign initiated by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.

Our prayer is that all the captives return to their homeland as soon as possible. Catholicos of All Armenians


The Catholicos of All Armenians, addressing the topic of the return of the captives, wished that with the blessing of the Lord and the support of the entire people, they will restore the peaceful and normal course of their lives.