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Chalk painting contest in the yard of St. Sarkis Church in NorkOn Palm Sunday, the members of Nork District Youth Center organized a contest of chalk painting in the yard of St. Sarkis Church. The results will be finalized on April 14. 2014-04-13 22:03:29 |
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Opening of the Doors Service (Drnbatsek) at the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinIn the evening of Palm Sunday, during the Divine Liturgy, Opening of the Doors Service is offered. It is performed in the form of dialogue between the priests kneeling in front of the closed altar and those beyond the curtain. The curtained altar symbolizes the kingdom of Heaven. 2014-04-13 21:59:36 |
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Palm Sunday in Yerevan St. Zoravor ChurchFather Vahan Heboyan, who was anointed 40 days ago in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, served his very first Divine Liturgy in Yerevan St. Zoravor Church. The clergy conducted the service Andastan, the Blessing of Four Corners of the Earth, and later – the blessing service of children. 2014-04-13 21:57:16 |
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Meeting of future pedagogues with the Supreme PatriarchHow can we use the archival materials of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, are there any student exchange program in place, why isn’t the subject Armenian Church History introduced across all faculties of higher educational institutions? All these and other similar questions were asked... more 2014-04-11 22:02:24 |
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Motherhood blessing day in Vanadzor maternity hospitalBy the presidency of the Patriarch of All Armenians, the Feast of Annunciation of Virgin Mary is declared as the Motherhood blessing day. On the Feast of Annunciation, the members of Narekatsi Youth Center in Gugark Diocese, guided by Father Stepanos Margaryan, visited the mothers in Vanadzor... more 2014-04-11 21:58:33 |
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On April 13 we’ll celebrate Palm Sunday (Tsakhkazard)This Sundsy, on April 13, our Church celebrates Palm Sunday (Tsakhkazard) to symbolize the victorious entrance of Christ to Jerusalem. Under the guidance of the Catholicos of All Armenians, a blessing service of children will be offered at all Apostolic Churches. 2014-04-11 21:55:38 |
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Lenten Meditation Service at Gevorkian Theological SeminaryOn April 10, with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, a Lenten Meditation Service was held at the Auditorium of Gevorkian Seminary. Present at the Service were the clergy of the Mother See, members of Church Youth Centers and Christian Youth Program, representatives of non-governmental... more 2014-04-11 21:43:27 |
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Demonstrations in the Armenian Diocese in Romania and GeorgiaDemonstrations against terrorist attacks on the Armenian-populated city Kessabof Syria still continue in various countries. The participants of protests held in the Armenian Dioceses of Romania and Georgia required to terminate the violations against peaceful population in Syria and condemn the... more 2014-04-11 21:36:37 |
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Feast of Annunciation of Virgin Mary in Shahumyan villageOn the festive Divine Liturgy, the parish community of St. Katoghike Church in Jrvezh went to Shahumyan village for a pilgrimage lead by Father Kyuregh and Dajad. The blessing of the new khachvar (the banner) and a march of the holy cross took place in the Holy Mother of God Church of the village... more 2014-04-08 12:50:54 |
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“Hosanna” Choir performing at Chamber Music HouseOn the occasion of the Feast of Annunciation of Virgin Mary, “Hosanna” newly-established Choir, containing 10 members of Youth Union in St. Hovhannes Church, put on a special concert on the stage of Chamber Music House. 2014-04-08 11:40:35 |
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Congratulatory message of Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, on the occasion of the Feast“We extend our prayers to the Almighty, exhorting Him to grant our mothers, sisters and daughters strong health and vivacity, heavenly gifts and graces”, -says the message of the Armenian Patriarch. 2014-04-07 22:07:19 |
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Yeretsgins’ (priests’ wives) meeting at the Mother SeeWith the blessing of the Patriarch of All Armenians, a meeting of Yeretsgins was held at the Mother See for the first time. “Mission of the Yeretsgin in Pastoral Life”: this topic was presented by Rev. Fr. Zorayr Karapetyan, Parish Priest of the Voskevaz community in Aragatsotn Diocese... more 2014-04-07 21:50:36 |