Pilgrims celebrated the feast of the memory of the holy virgins in Tsaghkevank


October 7 marks the feast of the memory of the holy virgins Tekh, Varvara and Peghagea. With the blessing of the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, the Relic of the Holy Virgin Varvara was transferred to Tsaghkevank on the occasion of the day of the memory of the holy... more

The 20th anniversary of the urology department was celebrated at the Izmirlian Medical Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


The department was established in 2005 by the efforts of Professor Arthur Grabsky and his colleagues with the aim of providing modern, professional urological care. In 2024, Izmirlian Medical Center acquired the latest and unique technologies for the treatment of urolithiasis and other urological... more

The relic of the cross of Christ has been moved to the St. George Church in Kosh


With the blessing of the Patriarch of All Armenians and the initiative of the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, this is the second year that a relic has been transferred to the St. Gevorg Church. Last year, pilgrims also communed with the relic of the commander St. Gevorg. Those present at the... more

A concert entitled "The Bells of Haghartsin" was organized at the Haghartsin Monastery Complex


At the suggestion of Arevik Beglaryan, a young composer and pianist living in Germany, a concert entitled “The Bells of Haghartsin” was organized in the refectory of the Haghartsin Monastery Complex. The pianist was born, raised, and received her musical education in Frankfurt am Main. She is a... more

The Catholicos of All Armenians received the members of the Board of Directors of the ARF and benefactors


Members of the Board of Directors and benefactors of the Armenian Relief Fund of the Armenian Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church of the United States, the Primate of the Diocese, President of the Armenian Relief Fund, His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamian, and the Chairman of the... more

Avetis Social-Cultural Center opened in Sevkar community of Tavush


A music school used to operate on the site of the Avetis Social and Educational Center. Over time, the building fell into disrepair and was in poor condition due to lack of renovation. In 2004, it was transferred to the Armenian Apostolic Church through the efforts of the late Archbishop Sepuh... more

Vardenut community celebrated the 6th anniversary of the consecration of St. Mercerius Church


By the Patriarchal direction of the Catholicos of All Armenians and with the blessing of the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, the relic of Saint Gevorg Zoravar was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the church for the first time. The festive Divine... more

In a miscarriage of justice, the court sentenced Archbishop Michael to 2 years in prison


The bishop denies the charges and believes that the authorities are pursuing political persecution against him. Judge Armine Meliksetyan made the ruling after only ten court sessions. The Mother See condemned the blatant illegalities and reaffirmed that it will pursue the use of legal, including... more

Students of the Youth Center in Malatia won 1st place in the "Univers Art" competition


The miniatures of the students of the miniature painting class of the Armenian Children's House in Malatia: "Empty Tomb" by Mane Javadyan, "Ascension" by Elen Tsaturyan, "Annunciation" by Tigran Hovsepyan, and "Destruction of Hell" by Karina Ghazaryan participated in the "Univers Art" international... more

150 young artists participated in the "Ararat in Our Eyes" event


The spiritual and educational-cultural event titled "Ararat in Our Eyes" brought together about 150 young artists from the Mother See and the Armenian General Benevolent Union's Youth centers in the courtyard of the "Vache and Tamar Manukyan" Matenadaran. Later, a large exhibition of the young... more

Based on the fabricated recording, the defense attorney of Archbishop Bagrat challenged the prosecution


The defense attorney of the archbishop, Hovhannes Khudoyan, stated in court that the statements attributed to the archbishop in the famous recording about “shooting two people, imprisoning 15 people, and burning a bus” are a forgery. Hovhannes Khudoyan was also joined by other defense attorneys.... more

The court will announce the verdict in the case of Archbishop Michael on October 3.


The public prosecutor did not present any mitigating or aggravating circumstances for Archbishop Michael's sentence and requested that the bishop be sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison. The defense believes that the authorities are pursuing political persecution against Archbishop Michael.