The Primate of the Diocese of Damascus visited the place of the Armenian orphanage that operated during the genocide


An Armenian orphanage operated in the Antura Monastery, not far from Beirut, from 1915 to 1919, and in 1993, the remains and relics of Armenian orphans were discovered during construction work. By a joint decision of the Armenian community and representatives of the Armenian Church, the relics... more

The Church of St. Karapet in the village of Akunq, Kotayk region, has been reconsecrated and reopened


The Soviet government turned the St. Karapet Church into a grain warehouse. After the collapse of the USSR, they began to restore the church. Under the patronage of Vladimir Gasparyan, St. Karapet was partially renovated in 2006, but due to dampness, two decades later it needed to be renovated... more

Archaeologists study the architecture of the St. Gregory Church in Aruch


For 3 years now, the archaeological heritage of Aruch has been studied by the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences and archaeologists of the International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies. From the point of view of church architecture,... more

The newly built Church of the Holy Savior in the village of Madina, Gegharkunik Diocese, has been consecrated


After four years of construction, the newly built Church of the Holy Savior in Medina has opened its doors to the faithful. The sanctuary was consecrated by the primates of the Gegharkunik and Georgian Armenian Diocese and with the prayers of the priests of the diocese. The priests washed the... more

The Supreme Spiritual Council issued a statement addressing the shameful anti-church campaign


On June 2, a meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council was convened in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, under the chairmanship of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, in which bishops and diocesan primates from Armenia and the Diaspora participated. Issues related to the... more

Young people celebrated Ascension Day in Tumo Park with national songs and dances


After the Holy Liturgy, the young people continued the celebration with national songs and dances, folk games, wreath-weaving, and casting lots. The Rudik Haroyan “Masunq” traditional song and dance ensemble performed at the event. The young people treated those present to festive dishes:... more

An action titled "Donate Blood, Save a Life" was organized at St. Gregory the Illuminator Church


The Blood Service staff of the Yolyan Hematology and Oncology Center collected blood from donors at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Church. They were welcomed at the church by the youth of the "Lusavorich" union, who coordinated the work without pay until the end of the day. There is... more

At the suggestion of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the World Council of Churches organized a conference


At the suggestion of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the World Council of Churches organized an international conference in Switzerland entitled “Religious Freedom: Preservation of the Armenian Spiritual, Cultural and Historical Heritage in Artsakh.” The Catholicos of All Armenians stated at... more

The Association of Religious Women of Holy Etchmiadzin celebrated its 65th anniversary


The Association of Religious Women of Holy Etchmiadzin was established in the late 1950s. The Patriarchate was in a difficult situation, and the Armenian ladies of Beirut took on the task of making vestments for the clergy. They donated church vestments, shirts, carpets, seminary robes, ritual... more

The "Bolorov" festival was held to support the church being built in Dilijan


The festival was organized by the Dilijan Community Center, which featured painting and sculpture exhibitions, singing, dancing, and master classes. The goal of the event is to unite creative people around a common idea, support the construction of the church, and express support for Ruben... more

A festive liturgy was served in Tsaghkevank on the feast of the Ascension


The feast of the Ascension is the day of the Tsaghkevank vow. Some of the pilgrims participated in the liturgy outside, sitting on the steps or stones. The festive liturgy was celebrated by Rev. Father Aram Asatryan. Water drips all year round in the rock-cut monastery on the slope of Mount Ara... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ


The festive liturgy was celebrated in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin by His Eminence Archbishop Haykazun Najaryan. The Church celebrates the Feast of the Ascension on the 40th day of the Resurrection of Christ, because after the Holy Resurrection, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days,... more