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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Holy TranslatorsThe pilgrims visited the Holy Mashtots Church in Oshakan, participated in the liturgy, and prayed for the intercession of the Holy Patriarch Sahak and the Holy Mashtots Vardapet for the Armenian nation and people. Armenia is one of the unique countries that honors translators with a separate... more |
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Court Changes Nersisyans’ Movement RestrictionsAt the court hearing in the case of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II’s brother, Gevorg Nersisyan, and nephew, Hambardzum Nersisyan, the defense lawyers filed a motion to change the Nersisyans’ preventive measure. They argued that the evidence examination phase has ended, therefore they... more |
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Gevorgyan Theological Seminary Entrance Exams Have BegunThe Gevorgyan Theological Seminary's entrance exams for the 2026-27 academic year began on June 13. The second round of the seminary's entrance exams is in August. The 150-year-old seminary has been revitalized by the efforts of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. Since 2016, the... more |
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Prosecutors Present Hunting Weapon as Evidence in Sacred Struggle CaseThe defense countered by stating that the weapon is legal and that Hayk Shahnazaryan is a member of a hunting union. The attorneys tried to ask the prosecutors if there was any factual evidence linking the legally held weapon to the charges. The public prosecutors insisted that they would... more |
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Ararat Celebrates 4th Anniversary of Consecration of Holy Savior ChurchWith the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the sacred relic of the Cross was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the city of Ararat. A Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served in the Holy Savior Church of Ararat. The Primate of the Diocese, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan,... more |
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Armenian Cultural Heritage Learned at Camp in Belgian CommunityAbout 120 children and youth, 43 clergy, teachers, and volunteers spent three days in an atmosphere of prayer, learning, games, and spiritual joy. During those days, the youth had a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the Christian faith and to learn about the Armenian spiritual and... more |
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Bishop Narek Berberian, Primate of the Diocese of Brazil, has initiated a “Ritual Training Program”The church’s scholastic class combines education with recreation and camp activities. Deacon Gevorg Geogjian supported the implementation of the program by providing a private house where the Bishop conducted the training course. Having served in the United States for more than 20 years, Bishop... more |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Holy EtchmiadzinThe Holy and Immortal Liturgy was celebrated under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. His Holiness, the clergy and the faithful prayed for the stability and eternal radiance of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Amid the sounds of the Patriarchal... more |
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Catholicos of All Armenians Voted at the 14/11 Polling Station in EtchmiadzinHis Holiness arrived at the polling station accompanied by the Brotherhood of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. After the election, the Patriarch of All Armenians answered questions from journalists gathered near the polling station. |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the memory of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s release from imprisonment in the deep pit of Khor VirapOn the occasion of the release from Virap, a festive liturgy was served by the Primate of the Diocese of Masyatsotn, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan. With the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the cross-shaped reliquary containing the relics of the first patriarch, St.... more |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the most trusted institutions in ArmeniaAccording to the results of periodic sociological surveys conducted by the “Arar” Civilization Research Foundation since 2023, the most trusted institutions are the Armed Forces with an index of 69.6 percent and the Armenian Apostolic Church with an index of 65.3 percent. The director of the... more |
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An event titled “The Story of a Carpet” was held at the Arabkir Armenian Children’s HomeAraks Mansuryan, Shushan Petrosyan, Anna Mayilyan, Ara Gevorgyan, Samvel Sevada, David Amalyan, Armen Amiryan, Vazgen Yakubyan, and magician Vardan Amiryan helped the students of the Arabkir Armenian Children’s Home weave carpets. The students of the carpet and rug class and the guests held a... more |