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Pilgrimage Day at St. Mariane Church in Ashtarak, Dedicated to the Female SaintsOn September 22, a festive Divine Liturgy was celebrated at St. Mariane Church in Ashtarak, dedicated to the feast commemorating the female saints—Peprone, Mariane, and Shushanik—which also marks the church's pilgrimage day. With the blessing of Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, Primate of the... more |
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The Armenian Pontiff Received Pilgrims from the Syriac Orthodox Church Arriving from the USAOn September 22, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, received pilgrims from the Syriac Orthodox Church arriving from the USA, led by Father Joseph Shamoun, pastor of St. Mark’s Cathedral in New Jersey. His Holiness reflected... more |
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Anniversary of the Consecration of the Holy All-Savior Church Celebrated in AragatsavanOn September 21, the anniversary of the consecration of the Holy All-Savior Church was celebrated in the village of Aragatsavan, part of the enlarged Talin community. To mark the occasion, priests from the Diocese of Aragatsotn brought a relic of the Lord’s Holy Cross from the Mother See of Holy... more |
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On Independence Day, the Armenian Pontiff Visited the Yerablur Military PantheonOn September 21, the 35th anniversary of Armenia's independence, the Catholicos of All Armenians, accompanied by the clergy, visited the Yerablur Military Pantheon to pay tribute to the memory of the sons who sacrificed their lives while defending the homeland. A requiem service was held at the... more |
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Republican Prayer for the Republic and Pontifical Message on the Occasion of the 35th Anniversary of Armenia's IndependenceOn the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Armenia's independence, a service of Republican Prayer was held on September 21 at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, presided over by Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; during the service, the clergy and the faithful offered... more |
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Newly Built Church in Byureghavan Consecrated by the Catholicos of All ArmeniansOn September 19, the newly built Holy Mother of God (Surb Astvatsatsin) Church in the city of Byureghavan (Kotayk Diocese) was consecrated by Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The church was constructed through the benefaction of Russia-based brothers Mkhitar and Yuri Aroyan, based on a... more |
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Court Hearing Regarding the Catholicos of All Armenians and Members of the Supreme Spiritual CouncilOn September 17, a court hearing took place at the Etchmiadzin seat of the Armavir Province Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction regarding the criminal case involving Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, as well as two archbishops and four bishops who are members of the Supreme... more |
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"Save Armenia" Delegation at the Mother SeeOn September 18, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Catholicos of All Armenians received a delegation from the "Save Armenia" organization, led by Executive Director Dr. Paul Murray. His Holiness addressed the imperative of protecting the rights of forcibly displaced people from... more |
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His Holiness Receives Participants of the "Land of Noah" International ConferenceOn September 17, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Catholicos of All Armenians received the participants of the "Land of Noah: Christianity After Postmodernism" international conference, organized by the "Amrots" Foundation. Welcoming the holding of the conference, His Holiness... more |
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Regular Meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council at the Mother SeeFrom September 15 to 17, the regular meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council took place at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, presided over by Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; representatives of the Armenian Patriarchates of Constantinople and Jerusalem also... more |
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Court hearing on the "Sacred Struggle" case: expert conclusion discussedOn September 17, the latest court hearing regarding the "Sacred Struggle" case continued at the Shengavit seat of the Yerevan Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction. During the session, Andranik Ghukasyan, a senior expert at the Investigative Committee, answered questions concerning the... more |
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Four-Day Meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council Launches at the Mother SeeOn September 15, the regular four-day meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council commenced at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, presided over by Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. The agenda includes issues related to the Church's canonical and diocesan life, its... more |