Investigative actions carried out at Izmirlyan Medical Center


Investigative actions were carried out at the Izmirlyan Medical Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The criminal case was initiated 4 months ago. On February 13, computers, documents and money were seized.

On February 15, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Feast of the Great Barekendan, which will mark the start of Great Lent


Great Lent precedes the feast of the Holy Resurrection of Jesus Christ and lasts 48 days. During the liturgy on Barekendan itself, the curtains of the altars are closed and communion is not given throughout Lent, with the exception of a few feast days. On the first Wednesday of Great Lent, the... more

The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Celebrated the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord to the temple, His Holiness the Patriarch Blessed the Newlyweds


With the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, a Holy and Immortal Liturgy was celebrated in the Mother Cathedral of the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord to the temple. More than 10 years ago, His Holiness the Patriarch established the order of blessing the... more

A festive Liturgy was served at the Mother See on the occasion of Barekendan itself


Great Barekendan is the day preceding the Sabbath and Great Lent, during which moderate enjoyment and various dishes are allowed. During Barekendan, people pass from mourning to joy, from suffering to peace. The closed curtain of the altar, the modest ceremony of the Liturgy is an exhortation to... more

The Catholicos of All Armenians will never leave Armenia: Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan


His Eminence Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan, Director of the Department of External Relations and Protocol of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, is convinced that the Mother See will forever be in Armenia, even if, due to some, Armenia is not.  

Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, sent a message on the occasion of Great Lent


His Holiness the Patriarch wished that souls concerned about the problems of national life and various attacks against the Church find peace in the Lord Jesus Christ. “In our days, when our souls are troubled by the problems of national and national life, and various attacks against our Holy... more

The proceedings initiated against His Holiness the Patriarch have caused great concern


Many human rights organizations, political and public figures, and lawyers have issued statements criticizing the authorities' steps, describing them as a historically shameful act. Doctor of Law Gevorg Danielyan believes that the underlying reasons for this are the statements made by the... more

International expert examination of videos attributed to Archbishop Arshak ready


The Archbishop’s lawyer, Arsen Babayan, wrote that in November of last year, he sent the videos for international examination to determine their authenticity. Expert opinions from three different countries confirm the Archbishop’s claim that he had nothing to do with the content of the videos... more

An event in memory of the writer was held at the Ruben Sevak Museum


On February 15, Ruben Sevak's birthday, February 15, was celebrated at the Ruben Sevak Museum of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin with speeches, recitals, and concert performances presenting the life and work of the great Armenian.  

Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, Primate of the Shirak Diocese, Released from Izmirlyan Medical Center


After 8 months of being in prison, the Court of Appeals granted the defense attorneys’ motion and imposed house arrest. Prior to that, the Archbishop had been transferred to the Izmirlyan Medical Center, where he underwent surgery. The Archbishop appealed to the European Court. According to the... more

Bishops’ Assembly launches in St. Pölten, Austria


The Bishops’ Assembly is attended by twenty-five archbishops and bishops of the Catholicosate of All Armenians of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, including those from the Armenian Patriarchates of Jerusalem and Constantinople. His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness... more

Court Replaces Arrest of Brother and Nephew of Catholicos of All Armenians with House Arrest


The Armavir Regional Court of First Instance has lifted the arrest imposed on the brother of the Catholicos of All Armenians, Gevorg Nersisyan, and nephew, Hambardzum Nersisyan, and has imposed alternative measures of restraint: house arrest, a 1 million dram bail, and a ban on absence. The key... more