On the occasion of Artsakh Independence Day, a Prayer for Peace was held at the Mother Cathedral


On September 2, on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Artsakh, a Prayer for Peace was held at the Mother Cathedral of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the leadership of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians.  A prayer was offered for the... more

Knowledge Day at the Eurnekian Secondary School


The new academic year began with a symbolic bell at the Eurnekian Secondary School, operating under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, and the school’s spiritual director, Father Arsen Mirzoyan, congratulated the students, teachers, and parents. The spiritual director of... more

Moscow St. Gregory of Narek School’s Festive September 1


On September 1, the St. Gregory of Narek School in the center of Moscow reopened its doors to students, and in a festive atmosphere, the director, Syuzanna Adamyants, conveyed the blessing of His Holiness the Patriarch, wishing them enthusiasm and diligence in their studies. Here, students,... more

Message of the Catholicos of All Armenians on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge, Writing and Schooling


On the occasion of the Day of Knowledge, Writing and Schooling, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, sent a congratulatory message to students, educators and all workers in education, conveying to them his Patriarchal love and blessing. In the message, His Holiness wished strength... more

The Feast Day of the Church of St. Hakob in Vardenis and the 14th Anniversary of the Reconsecration


Every year, the last Sunday of August is the feast day of the Church of St. Hakob in the village of Vardenis, Aragatsotn region. This year marks the 14th anniversary of the reconsecration of the chapel. The festive Divine Liturgy was celebrated and the faithful were blessed by the spiritual... more

Blessing Ceremony for Education Workers in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On August 30, on the occasion of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin by Father Virap Sargsyan. After the Liturgy, the traditional blessing ceremony for education workers took place under the presiding... more

The second judge also refused to examine the case of the Catholicos of All Armenians


On August 28, the Vagharshapat seat of the Criminal Court of First Instance of Armavir Region held a hearing on the criminal case against Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and the Supreme Spiritual Council, including 2 archbishops and 4 bishops.  Judge Serzh Rushanyan also... more

Unprecedented Persecution of the Armenian Church: Romanian and Bulgarian Press Response


Leading Romanian and Bulgarian media outlets are responding with particular attention to the criminal proceedings initiated in Armenia against the spiritual leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church and high-ranking clergy. The foreign press is describing what is happening as unprecedented... more

The hearing on the Sacred Struggle case has been postponed


On August 27, the regular hearing on the “Sacred Struggle” case at the “Shengavit” residence of the Yerevan Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction was postponed due to the absence of the participants, in particular, due to the search being conducted at the apartment of the accused Tigran... more

Nersisyans’ trial: defense party delivers speech


On August 27, the trial of the case of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II’s brother, Gevorg Nersisyan, and his son, Hambardzum Nersisyan, continued at the Armavir Regional Court of First Instance, where the defense party delivered its closing statement.  According to attorney Emin... more

Statement of the Supreme Spiritual Council


On August 26, a meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council, Armenian bishops and diocesan leaders was held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the chairmanship of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, at the end of which the participants issued a statement.  The... more

His Holiness the Patriarch received the clergy of the Masyatsotn Diocese


On August 25, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, received clergy of the Masyatsotn Diocese. The Primate of the Diocese, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan, congratulated the Armenian Patriarch on the occasion of his 75th birthday and expressed gratitude for his fatherly care. His Holiness... more