Russia pays tribute to innocent victims on anniversary of genocide


On the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, a service was held at the Holy Transfiguration Church in Moscow, at the end of which the diocesan Primate read the message of the Catholicos of All Armenians. An exhibition of documentary photographs and international press reactions to the... more

The premiere of the historical drama "The Partisan" will take place at Hakob Paronyan's Theater


The play describes the 29-year period of anarchy in Greater Armenia at the end of the 3rd century. According to the author of the play, Samvel Mheryan, King Trdat is not an active character in the play, but throughout the entire drama it is noticeable that the people are waiting for a king who will... more

The Kօmitas Museum has acquired a collection of exclusive letters related to the priest's treatment


The letters were written during Komitas' final years in the Villejuif psychiatric hospital. The museum acquired their digital copies through a partnership with the psychiatric hospital. The letters are semi-official, semi-friendly conversations between the archbishop's treating doctor and Margarit... more

Meetings with clergy are being organized at the Artsakh Diocese office


Members of the Youth Union of the Holy Mother of God Church in Stepanakert are organizing discussions with clergy. This time, the Director of the Church and Youth Training Programs, Bishop Vahan Hovhannisyan, met with the youth. At the meeting, they discussed the topic of "The Existence of Evil... more

The cross bearing the relics of Saint Stephen the Proto-Deacon has been moved from the Mother See to Mastara


For the first time, the cross bearing the relics of the Saint Stephen the Proto-Deacon was transferred to the St. Hovhannes Church in Mastara, and a festive liturgy of the vow was served. Saint Stephen the Proto-Deacon is the first martyr to be martyred for Christ. St. Stepanos Church is located... more

The miraculous Gospel of Shuryshkan was moved from Matenadaran to Mughni Church


On the Sunday following the Resurrection, the faithful have the opportunity to commune with the power emanating from the miracle-working Gospel of Shuryshkan during the Divine Liturgy. This tradition was formed in the Aragatsotn diocese about 25 years ago. This year, the patronage of the gospel... more

Catholicos of All Armenians attended the funeral of Pope Francis


A Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the funeral service, during which representatives of various Churches had the opportunity to pray for the repose of Pope Francis' soul. The previous day, the Patriarch of All Armenians had offered a private prayer for the repose of Pope Francis' soul in St.... more

Chronicle of events on the anniversary of the Genocide


Georgian Armenians in Tbilisi staged a protest in front of the Turkish Embassy The 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was commemorated at St. Yeghishe Armenian Apostolic Church in London The memory of the holy martyrs was also commemorated at Oxford University Church. An... more

Schoolchildren from France met with the Armenian Patriarch


Students from the Marseille National School, the Saint Mesrop Arab School in Paris, and the School-Loving Association were hosted at the Mother See and received the blessing of the Patriarch of All Armenians. More than 2,000 Armenian children study in Armenian schools in France. Since great... more

Catholicos of All Armenians to attend Pope Francis' funeral


His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, has sent a letter of condolences on the death of the Patriarch. His Holiness emphasized that the Armenian people remember with gratitude the liturgy celebrated in St. Peter's Cathedral on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian... more

Catholicos of All Armenians received Georgian, Lebanese, Bulgarian and French lawyers


They came to Armenia to participate in an international conference convened by the Chamber of Advocates. His Holiness presented the guests with the details of the Armenian Genocide and the genocidal actions carried out by Azerbaijan against the Armenians of Artsakh. He also touched upon the... more

Students will examine the crime of genocide in the format of an international court


The Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute and the International Law Society of Armenia have organized a moot court competition on the crime of genocide. The goal is to raise legal awareness of the crime of genocide among students, develop research skills, and promote professional interest in the... more