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Visit of the Armenian Patriarch to the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinToday the Archbishop Nourhan Manougian, Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. After renewing his oath in front of the Holy Altar of Descent, he met with Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians. 2014-06-21 19:24:20 |
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Today is the Feast of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s Deliverance from the pitThe relic of the Illuminator was solemnly taken from the depository of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the Monastery Complex. A festive Divine Liturgy was offered. 2014-06-21 18:55:59 |
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Pilgrimage Day of St. Shoghakat MonasteryOn June 19, our Church celebrated the commemoration day of St. Hovhannes Mkrtich (John the Baptist) and Bishop St. Atanagines. It is also the Pilgrimage Day of Shoghakat Church. This year the Divine Liturgy was also attended by the clergy from various dioceses of the world arriving in the Mother... more 2014-06-20 16:51:31 |
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Feast of St. Gayane and Her CompanionsArmenian Church commemorates St. Gayane and Her Companions one week after the Feast of Pentecost, on Tuesday. On the day of Feast, the clergy from all dioceses of the world participated in the Divine Liturgy at St. Gayane Monastery. 2014-06-17 18:04:30 |
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Two-day Inter-Church Consultations at the Mother SeeThe delegates of the Inter-Church meeting “Crisis in Syria: challenges for communities” convened at the Mother See participated in the ecumenical prayer, visited Tsitsernakaberd Memorial, published the protocol of the meeting during the press conference and watched the concert of the... more 2014-06-17 14:30:57 |
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Film Festival “FRESCO” soonOn June 21, FRESCO Annual Festival of Modern Art and Spiritual and Moral Films will kick off in Armenia. 2014-06-16 21:41:12 |
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America-basedpilgrims in Holy EtchmiadzinPilgrims of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of the USA, Houston, were in Armenia on two-week visit under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Martiros Hakobyan and Rev. Fr. Simeon Odabashyan, Vicar of the Diocese. Most of them visit Armenia for the first time. 2014-06-16 21:31:29 |
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Feast of St. Hripsime and Her CompanionsOn June 15, the Armenian Church celebrated the feasts of St. Hripsime and Her Companions. St. Ganaye. The relics of the virgins was taken to St. HripsimeChurch accompanied by many priests and believers. A festive Divine Liturgy was also offered. 2014-06-16 21:26:42 |
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Gathering of Armenian Church History teachers in Alaverdi Culture HouseThe initiative to gather all Armenian Church History teachers of Tumanyan region in Alaverdi Culture Housewas taken by Rev. Fr. Vardan Navasardyan, Director of the Christian Education Centre of the Mother See. The Culture House also housed the clergy serving in that very region. 2014-06-16 21:08:34 |
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Brotherhood Conference kicked offToday, under the presidency of the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, the Brotherhood Conference kicked off, which is convened every two years. This gathering of priests convened now the sixth time brings together the clergy serving around all corners of the world. This year the Mother See... more 2014-06-16 21:03:37 |
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Tour of “Sebastatsis (Of Sebastia)” Teacher ChoirThe Choir of Yerevan Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex left for Lori Marz with the mission of voicing Komitas’ songs in regions. The pilgrims first stationed in St. Harutyun Church of Spitak. The Choir was established in 2012, on the initiative of Sebastatsiner Educational Foundation.... more 2014-06-13 21:04:15 |
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June 16 marks the Feast of Commemoration of St. Hripsime and Her CompanionsOn June 16, a Divine Liturgy will be offered in St. Hripsime Monastery to celebrate the Feast of Commemoration of St. Hripsime and Her Companions. That day is the naming day of all women bearing the name Hripsime. 2014-06-13 20:40:25 |