Message of the Catholicos of All Armenians on the occasion of the Victory and Peace Day


His Holiness the Patriarch told reporters that he prayed not only for the souls of the fallen, but also for the Armenian prisoners held in Baku. Prior to that, the Catholicos of All Armenians, together with the Brotherhood of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Primate of the Mother See, the spiritual leader of... more

Catholicos of All Armenians receives delegation led by Mayor of Marseille


His Holiness emphasized that the delegation's visit to Armenia and the Mother See is proof of Armenian-French friendship and the support shown by the French authorities in this difficult period for the Armenian people. The Armenian Patriarch noted that numerous Armenians who survived the Armenian... more

The Armenian Diocese of Georgia honored the memory of the Russian military leader of Armenian descent, Mikhail Loris-Melikov


On Sunday, at the end of the Liturgy, a requiem service was held at the grave of Mikael Loris-Melikov. An event dedicated to his memory was held at the Hayartun Center of the diocese. A documentary film about the life and activities of Loris-Melikov was shown.  

The main work inside the Cathedral's candlelight hall has been completed


In parallel with the restoration of the Mother Cathedral, a candlelight hall was built. Thanks to this, the frescoes of the Cathedral will no longer be damaged by smoke. Now the floor has been covered with granite slabs, retaining walls, stairs, and wide ramps have been built. Currently, issues of... more

A festive liturgy was served at Noravank Church


After the reconstruction and re-consecration of Noravank in 1999, the monastery's feast day was established. In the Armenian Church's calendar, that day coincides with Ashkharamatra or Green Sunday. The festive liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Abraham Mkrtchyan, Primate of the Vayots Dzor... more

Priestly ordination of seven pilgrims took place at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


After the end of the Saturday Evening Service, the priestly ordination ceremony took place. In the Mother Monastery, in the presence of the Brotherhood of Holy Etchmiadzin, a public examination of the Orthodox faith of the newly ordained was held. The ordained unanimously rejected and cursed... more

Gevorgyan Theological Seminary announces admission for the 2025-2026 academic year


Male citizens up to 22 years of age, who have secondary or higher education, and are members of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, can be admitted to the seminary. Applicants will take a written exam in the Armenian language, and an oral exam in Armenian history and Armenian literature. Musical... more

The Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople has published Levon Lachikyan's picture book "Constantinople, Old and New"


In Armenia, the trilingual picture book in Armenian, English, and Turkish was presented at the beginning of the library week at the National Academy of Sciences's Basic Scientific Library. The artist depicted the urban environment and culture of Constantinople, where the old and the new, the... more

Discussed the role of clergy in preventing domestic violence


Social and psychological problems in families are very often solved with the participation of priests. The Armenian Round Table Foundation of the Armenian Catholic Church has trained more than 85 clergy and social workers, who presented the main problems encountered in families and their... more

After renovation and improvement, the Taksim St. Resurrection Church has reopened in Constantinople


During the reopening and reconsecration ceremony, the clergy, led by Patriarch Sahak, performed a door-opening ceremony in front of the church entrance. After the nave-consecration prayers, His Holiness Sahak anointed the church's high altar with holy myron. The baptismal font, the platform, and... more

Catholicos of All Armenians received the students and teachers of the "Hovnanian" school


The "Hovnanian" school operates in the US state of New Jersey. It has about 140 students. It has been operating since 1976 and is the only daily Armenian school in the state. In addition to the American school curriculum, students study Armenian, Armenian history, and get acquainted with... more

Catholicos of All Armenians hosted the President of Georgia at the Mother See


His Holiness expressed his appreciation for the efforts to return the fifteen Armenian captives and for the caring attitude towards the Armenian community of Georgia. The President of Georgia assured that they will contribute to the establishment of peace and stability in the region and the... more