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On this occasion of the Saint Gregory the Illuminator’s Commitment to the Pit the relic-bearing right hand of Gregory the Illuminator was taken to Khor VirapAccompanied by priests, the pilgrims went to the Khor Virap monastery to participate in the festive liturgy and commune with the relics of the saint. Khor Virap also commemorates the names of two disciples of Christ, Thaddeus and Bartholomew, who met in the area adjacent to Khor Virap while... more |
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A liturgy was served in the Armenian-Turkish border control zone on the Feast of Saint Gregory the Illuminator’s Commitment to the PitThe Armenian-Turkish state border, which runs through the western part of the village of Haykadzor, is opened only three times a year, to visit the Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church in Haykadzor. Through the mediation of the Shirak Diocese, under the supervision of Russian border guards,... more |
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On April 7, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin MaryAt the end of the liturgy, a blessing ceremony will be held for mothers and women awaiting the joy of motherhood. The Armenian Apostolic Church will reflect on the biblical story of the Annunciation, according to which the angel Gabriel is sent by God to the city of Nazareth in Galilee and... more |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church commemorates the imprisonment of the Illuminator in the Pit on April 5th.On that day, pilgrimages are organized to Armenian holy places. Usually, numerous groups of pilgrims visit Khor Virap, where Saint Gregory the Illuminator managed to survive for 14 years among snakes and scorpions through prayer and asceticism. The curtain of the church altar will be opened and an... more |
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A church is being built in the village of Darbnik at the initiative of Bishop Gevorg SaroyanThe church will have an attached chapel, which will also serve as a candlelight hall, so that the ceremony is not disturbed during the liturgy. The church will have a Sunday school, a pastor's house and a library, that is, all conditions are created so that a full spiritual life can be organized.... more |
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Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan awarded the Order of Alexander NevskyBy decree of Vladimir Putin, Archbishop Ezras was awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky for his great contribution to relations with religious organizations. On this occasion, the head of the Department for Cooperation with Religious Organizations under the President and the Chief Advisor went to... more |
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His Holiness appeals to German President to release prisonersWhile receiving the German President at the Mother See, taking into account that he would also travel to Azerbaijan, His Holiness appealed to Frank-Walter Steinmeier with a request to raise in Baku the issues of the just rights of the people of Artsakh, the release of Armenian prisoners of war, and... more |
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Arabkir YC will host relatives of their students for free for a monthThe Arabkir Youtth Center administration has given their students' mothers, grandmothers, and sisters the opportunity to attend any class for free for a month on Women's Day. In order to stay in touch with parents, almost all Youth Centers operate family clubs, sports grounds, and meetings are held... more |
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A liturgy was served in the Cathedral, and the parable of the unjust judge and the widow was commemoratedA closed liturgy was celebrated under the auspices of the Catholicos of All Armenians, Rev. Father Adam Makaryan, during which the parable of the unjust judge and the widow was read. For Christians, this Sunday is an important reminder not to give up, not to despair, and to rely on the just... more |
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The Armenian Relief Fund of the Eastern Diocese of the US is implementing a new healthcare programHigh blood pressure and disease management methods were studied in the communities of Byurakan and Khndzoresk. Based on the results of the arterial hypertension program, interventions will be implemented following the guidelines of the World Health Organization, which sets out the strategy for... more |
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Nork YC students returned with victories from the "Tbilisi Magical Spring" international competition-festivalArtistic groups from regional countries participated in the competition-festival. This was the first participation for the newly formed circus ensemble and the 5th grade of the dance school. The dance class presented an Armenian folk and modern dance performance at the competition and was... more |
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A Peace service was held at Masis St. Thaddeus ChurchFor three years now, the Masyatsotn Diocese has been organizing joint prayer days, in which residents of remote rural communities participate. The spiritual pastor of the St. John the Evangelist Church in Artashat interpreted the parable of the unjust steward, highlighting the important messages. |