Students of Gulameryan Youth Center Win First Prizes at International Painting Festivals


Students in the painting class of the Gulameryan Youth Center of Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin draw, create, and participate in republican and international competitions and exhibitions. The children have represented Armenia at a high level at remote festivals held in Spain, Italy, Japan,... more

The recreation and bedroom section of the FAR Children's Protection Center has been renovated


The children's bedroom section is ready after the renovation at the Children's Protection Center of the Armenian Apostolic Church's Armenian Relief Fund. They were temporarily accommodated in the first floor, in the classrooms, during the renovation. Bathrooms have been added, the bedrooms and... more

Matenadaran Begins Restoration and Publicization of Manuscripts Written in Artsakh


The US Ambassador’s Fund for the Preservation of Cultural Assets has allocated $74,000 to Matenadaran for the restoration and publicization of exceptional documents. During the presentation of the project, the director of Matenadaran noted that the collection of Artsakh manuscripts has pan-... more

An eventful week in one breath


Catholicos of All Armenians Expresses Support and Prayers to Syrian Armenians The Armenian Community of Jerusalem Organizes Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Philip Students of Armenian Schools in California Join Call for Release of Armenian Prisoners in Baku The Scribes-Deacons... more

Ashtarak Youth Center Dhol Players Won First Place in the "World Art Games" International Competition


The Ashtarak Youth Center "Gulameryan" Dhol Players of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin participated in the "World Art Games" International Competition Festival held remotely in Spain and won an honorable first place. The Dhol class has been operating since 2015. There are currently 18... more

Conference on Azerbaijan’s anti-Armenian policy organized in Moscow


Representatives of Russian and Armenian universities and scientific centers characterized the policy pursued by Azerbaijan as a distortion of history, the destruction of Artsakh’s spiritual and cultural heritage, and an attempt to mislead the international community with articles and... more

Holy Lance of Geghard was brought out on the day of remembrance of the apostles St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew


The last time Holy Lance of Geghard was brought to the Mother Cathedral was in 2017. The day of commemoration of the first Armenian enlighteners was declared the day of the vow of Saint Geghard by the patriarchal canon. According to sacred tradition, the God-given Geghard was brought to the... more

The relics of the apostles St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew were brought out on the eve of the feast


This year, November ends in the church calendar with the feast of the Apostles St. Thaddeus and Bartholomew. On the day before the feast, on November 29, a pre-holiday service was held in the Mother Cathedral during the evening service. On this occasion, by the Patriarchal direction, the relics... more

Gyumri's Holy Saviour Church will be reconsecrated on December 7


The Holy Savior Church in Gyumri is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its construction this year. On December 5, the nave of the Holy Savior Church will be held, a church ceremony held on the occasion of the renovation. On December 7, the church will be re-consecrated under the presiding... more

An eventful week in one breath


The newly appointed Armenian pastor of Spain, Father Ghevond Saghatekian, celebrated his first liturgy in Barcelona. The Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Great Britain participated in Red Wednesday, which is dedicated to persecuted Christians. The final consecration and funeral... more

The funeral service for national benefactor Gerard Trbanjian was held at the Church of the Holy Archangels


The funeral service for national benefactor Gerard Trbanjian was held at the Church of the Holy Archangels of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. He made a significant contribution, especially in the field of... more

The Catholicos of All Armenians receives clergymen ordained as priests


His Holiness blessed the priests with a protective prayer, wishing them a fruitful spiritual mission. The newly ordained priests' fast will end before Christmas, after which, with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, they will celebrate their first liturgies and be called to... more