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On the birthday of Archbishop Michael, believers prayed in the courtyard of Izmirlyan Medical CenterOn the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the birth of Archbishop Michael Ajapahyan, believers gathered in the courtyard of Izmirlyan Medical Center, sang spiritual songs and prayed. The bishop greeted the gathering from the window and sent a letter of gratitude. He is being cared for in the... more |
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In spring, the circus school of the Nork Youth Center is preparing to perform on the stage of the Tashir Arena.The Gagik Ginosyan Circus School has been active this year, the opening ceremony of the Tashir Arena, where they performed a separate performance, is memorable for the students. The Nork Youth Center Circus School has been adopted as a circus base. In addition, the students of the Youth Center's... more |
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The Hrach and Susan Armenian Youth Center of Echmiadzin concluded 2025 with a festive concertThe festive concert featured performances by the dhol players, kanon players, violinists, and dance classes. There are 7 Armenian orphanages and one miniature art center in Armenia. 2,631 children study in these institutions. They gain skills in the fields of art, sports, and learn languages. |
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Catholicos of All Armenians paid a pontifical visit to Switzerland and FranceHis Holiness was officially received at the Marseille City Hall by Mayor Benoit Payan. At the residence of the Provincial Council of the Bouches-du-Rhône Department, His Holiness had a private meeting with the President of the Provincial Council and the Metropolitan of Aix-Marseille-Provence,... more |
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The Mother See urges the bishops who violate the canons to stop their perverse courseThe Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin strongly condemns the organization of the “Liturgy” ceremonies in the churches of different dioceses by the authorities led by the Prime Minister, with forceful interventions by law enforcement bodies, gross violations of church order and rules, as well as the... more |
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His Holiness the Patriarch received the newly ordained priests who completed the forty-day preparation periodThe newly ordained clergy, who received priestly ordination and consecration in the Mother Cathedral and underwent a forty-day period of abstinence, celebrated their first Liturgy in various Armenian churches on Sunday. At the end of the day, they were received by His Holiness Karekin II,... more |
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Catholicos of All Armenians receives German historian Michael HezemannHe arrived in Armenia to participate in the international conference entitled “Genocide: Memory, Recognition, Prevention.” The German historian published the work “The Armenian Genocide” in 2015, in which he presented numerous never-before-published documents from the previously closed archives of... more |
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There would be a huge uproar in the world if something happened to the Catholicos. Michael HezemanGerman historian Michael Hezemann believes that an extremely dangerous situation has arisen for Armenia. The government's statements against the Church are polarizing society. According to him, there are always people who are on the side of the government and there are people who are on the side of... more |
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The head of the Investigative Committee has not yet responded to his statementAt the trial in the Holy Struggle case, Archbishop Bagrat stated that the head of the Investigative Committee has not yet presented any evidence that there is a terrorist plan written by Archbishop Bagrat. He believes that the head of the investigation made an irresponsible statement. |
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Priests of the Aragatsotn Diocese performed a joint liturgy in the Mastara ChurchThe clergy and the faithful prayed for the vigilance of the Armenian Patriarch, the steadfastness of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, the imprisoned Archbishops Mkrtich, Bagrat, Michael, and Arshak, Priest Garegin, and those unjustly imprisoned and in captivity. |
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The dhol class of the Arabkir Youth Center has won the Grand PrixThe dhol ensemble of the Arabkir Youth Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin participated in the "Kanch" Republican Competition-Festival of Performing Arts and was awarded the Grand Prix. The Arabkir Youth Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and AGBU has 22 classrooms. About 400... more |
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On the occasion of the feast of Saint Hakob Mtsbna, his right-shaped relic was moved to GyumriThe Armenian Church celebrated the commemoration day of Saint Hakob Mtsbna, the hermit Maruge, and Bishop Melitos. The faithful went from the yard of the Yotverk Church in Gyumri to Saint Hakob Church, where they prayed for the imprisoned Bishops Michael, Bagrat, Mkrtich, and Arshak, for the... more |