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The reconsecration of the Mother Cathedral gives new strength to the homelandKarekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians This re-anointed holy place will give new strength to our faith, strength to our arms, brightness to our minds, and optimism to our hearts, with which we will face the trials and catastrophic dangers of today. |
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The students of the miniature painting class of the Youth Center won the "Children's Colors" exhibitionFive students from the miniature painting class of the Hrach and Susan Tufayan Youth Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin won first prize in the "Children's Colors" exhibition-competition. The competition was organized by the Union of Artists and the "Daveyan Artcolor" organization. 350... more |
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Applicants of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary passed the exam in Armenian HistoryThrough an interview, the applicants' knowledge of Christianity, the Armenian Church, and the Bible and their vocal data were tested. Applicants who passed the exams will begin the new academic year as seminarians. With the sponsorship of the Mother See and benefactors, education and accommodation... more |
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The depository-museum of the Mother See, closed for more than 8 years due to the renovation of the Cathedral, will reopenThe museum will display relics of pan-Christian and pan-national saints, printed and handwritten manuscripts. In 1869, a depository was built next to the Cathedral, where the church's treasures and pan-Christian relics were stored. Since 1984, during the reign of Vazgen I, the Patriarch of All... more |
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The Church of St. Mesrop in the village of Akunk, Gegharkunik region, has been reconsecratedThe Church of St. Mesrop in Akunk was built in the 15th-17th centuries. During the Soviet years, it was turned into a warehouse. The Tadevosyan brothers began restoring the dilapidated, ruined church years ago, but it remained unfinished. In the end, the sanctuary stood thanks to the large and... more |
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On the feast of the Holy Etchmiadzin, after the evening service, the Andastan service was performedThe clergy blessed the four corners of the world, asking the Lord for peace and prosperity. Previously, the Andastan ceremony was performed in the gardens, and fields. The clergy prayed for a peaceful and fruitful year. Now this ritual is performed mainly in the church area. The ceremony was... more |
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The Brotherhood Assembly called for an end to attacks on the Church, the Catholicos, and clergyThe participants of the Brotherhood assembly held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin called in a statement to stop the attacks on the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, the Catholicos of All Armenians, and the clergy, which not only offend the spiritual and religious feelings of faithful Armenians... more |
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The more than 60 religious organizations registered in Armenia are almost not monitoredDuring the congress, thematic lectures were organized for the members of the Brotherhood at the Mother See. The speakers noted that the Holy Apostolic Church in Armenia has an exclusive status with its structures. That is, since 1991, the obligation to consider the Holy Apostolic Church of Armenia... more |
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The exhibition "The Monastery of Holy Etchmiadzin in the 19th-20th Centuries" was opened at the congressThe documentary material summarized in the exhibition is about the prominent monks and patriarchs of Echmiadzin. Their activities have left an indelible mark on the history of the Mother See and the Armenian people. They were not only clergymen, but also famous intellectuals and scientists.... more |
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Catholicos of All Armenians urges religious to be united in facing new challengesThe Armenian Patriarch, speaking about the current difficult period for the homeland and people, also addressed with concern Nikol Pashinyan's targeting of the Armenian Patriarch and the clergy, noting that the planned attacks aim to discredit the Armenian clergy and the Church, silence the voice... more |
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Diaspora Armenian youth participating in Armenian studies courses were awarded certificatesYoung people from the dioceses of the Diaspora participated in three weeks of Armenology and religious studies courses at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The goal of the program, launched with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, is to unite young people around the Mother Church,... more |
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Powerful relics were taken out of the sacred vaults on the feast of Holy EtchmiadzinOn June 22, our church celebrated the feast of the founding of the Cathoghike of Holy Etchmiadzin. The flow of people to the Mother See began early in the morning. Groups of pilgrims were arriving from different dioceses, as well as from the Diaspora. “The Armenian people love Etchmiadzin; if you... more |
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