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Exhibition dedicated to Sebastatsi opened at the Mekhitarist SeminaryAn exhibition entitled "Abbot Mekhitar and the Students Who Perpetuated His Vision" has opened at the Mekhitarist Seminary, featuring rare books. The oldest book dates back to the beginning of the 18th century, when Armenian scientific thought was in decline, manuscript schools were being closed... more |
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The case of the holy struggle is a means to stop the political struggle for powerAt the trial in the case of the holy struggle, the lawyers stated that there is no real evidence in the case that would substantiate the accusations of an attempt to seize power or preparation of terrorism. According to the lawyers, the fundamental rights and freedoms of people have been grossly... more |
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After the Divine Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral, the Ascension Day games were played in the courtyardAn open painting lesson dedicated to the Ascension Day was held in the Mother See. Students from the Youth Center of Yerevan and Etchmiadzin gathered under the guidance of educators and spiritual ministers. Dance groups from the Youth Center, students from the circus school, dhol players, and kanon... more |
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Some pilgrims at Tsaghkevank attended the liturgy outside, on the stepsFather Sarkis Sargsyan introduced the pilgrims to the meaning and importance of the Feast of the Ascension. The Feast of the Ascension is the day of the Tsaghkevank vow. Pilgrims arrive at the monastery with hope, faith, and prayer to ask for the intercession of the Christian virgin. Believers... more |
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The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church celebrated the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus ChristOn the occasion of the feast, a Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served at the Mother Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. It is commemorated 40 days after the Feast of the Resurrection, which concludes the period... more |
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On May 14, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Feast of the AscensionThe pilgrimage sites for the Feast of the Ascension are the Vardenik and Lusagyugh Tukh Manuk churches, Tsaghkevank, Gndevank, and Geghardavank. After the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Ascension, a ceremony of Patriarchal blessings will be held in all churches. |
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An exhibition dedicated to Artsakh was presented in the Armenian Church of MoscowArchbishop Ezras Nersisyan stated that Artsakh, although destroyed and desolate, is always with us. The Speaker of the National Assembly of Artsakh Ashot Ghulyan noted that the Armenian people are facing the danger of losing their homeland and must act unitedly against evil. He also spoke about... more |
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On May 16, the museums of Holy Etchmiadzin will be open to visitors from 11:00 to 24:00The exhibition titled “Holy Etchmiadzin”, “Knight of Holy Etchmiadzin”, “Daughter of Holy Etchmiadzin” will be presented at the Museum of the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. The exhibition “Armenian Temples through the Eyes of Hovhannes Asatryan” will open at 16:30 at the Ruben Sevak... more |
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They are trying to do everything to disrupt spiritual life: Father Aram BaghumyanFather Aram Baghumyan, who serves in the Tavush diocese, notes that the reform of the Church takes place in the church itself, with God's providence and blessing, not in election programs. They can only support the clergy, but recent times show that they are trying to do everything to disrupt... more |
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The provision regarding the church in the CC election program is the function of the Holy Spirit. Father Abel KartashyanFather Abel Kartashyan considers it ridiculous to imagine politicians who have taken upon themselves the function of the Holy Spirit, the reform of the church. He believes that the Armenian Apostolic Church is guided by the Holy Spirit. |
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Clergy Express Confidence in Church Regulations and Patriarchal SeeThe spiritual pastor of Haghartsin Monastery, Father Artak Mirzoyan, does not accept the majority of clergymen's plan to reform the Church politically. According to him, there is always reform within the church, but as clergymen, they see the reform plan differently. |
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Shio Mujiri elected new Catholicos-Patriarch of the Georgian Orthodox Church with 22 votes57-year-old Shio Mujiri has been considered a potential successor to the late Ilia II since 2017. He served as the Catholicos-Patriarch's vicar for nine years. More than a thousand delegates from monasteries, other religious institutions, as well as public figures from the fields of science and... more |