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Candlelight of Holy Resurrection in Haghartsin Monastery Complex


This year, the President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan participated in the Eastern Candlelight Divine Liturgy held in Haghartsin Monastery Complex. Many pilgrims from different regions gathered in Haghartsin.
2014-04-20 00:38:25
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Home blessing of Holy Resurrection at the Mother See


Following the Candlelight Divine Liturgy, the congregation of the clergy accompanied the Patriarch of All Armenians from the Mother Cathedral to the old Seat, where the first Home Blessing of the Holy Resurrection was performed.
2014-04-20 00:07:00
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Candlelight Divine Liturgy of Holy Resurrection in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


The celebrant of Divine Liturgy in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin was Bishop BagratGalstanyan. Upon the termination of the Divine Liturgy the Patriarch of All Armenians voiced the Good Tidings of the Holy Resurrection. The flow of believers kept coming to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin up... more
2014-04-20 00:03:10
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“Good Tidings of Resurrection”: candle-march to Republic Square


Today, at the conclusion of the Candlelight Divine Liturgy held in St. Sarkis Cathedral of Araratian Patriarchal Diocese, the members of Church Youth Union headed to Republic Square holding lamps lighted from the source lantern.
2014-04-20 00:00:33
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Visit to Odzun, Kobayr and Lori Castle (Lori Berd) Monuments


On the occasion of International Day for Monuments and Sites, the RA Ministry of Culture organized a visit to Odzun and Kobayr Monastery Complexes and Lori Castle in Lori and Stepanavan for architects and journalists. All three monuments are under construction.
2014-04-19 22:44:39
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Sharakans (Armenian chants): sources of the Armenian spiritual music


Records on one of the richest strata of the Armenian spiritual culture, the studies of sharakans, as an independent branch, trace back as early as the 5th century in parallel to the invention of letters. “It is impossible to sing sharakans as an ordinary vocal piece”, - assures... more
2014-04-19 20:25:18
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Good Friday: Burial Service


Today, the evening Divine Liturgy is followed by yet another heartfelt service offered in all Churches - the burial service of Christ. The service was held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the presidency of the Catholicos of All Armenians.
2014-04-18 22:35:10
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April 18 – International Day of Monument and Sites


On April 18 Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve and ICOMOS/Armenia celebrated the International Day of Monuments and Sites. The programme “Regional Co-operation for the Cultural Heritage Development” implemented in Armenia with the funding of the European Union in... more
2014-04-18 21:40:22
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Benefactor of Holy Mother of God Church in Tsovinar village


On September 21, 2012, Holy Mother of God Church was built in Tsovinar village of Gegharkunik Marz to replace the former earthen church risen in the same spot. The idea came to life through the charity of fellow villagers Hakobyans.
2014-04-18 20:33:18
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Khavaroom (Betrayal) Service in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On Holy Thursday, following the evening Liturgy in all churches the service of Khavaroom is offered. It symbolizes the arrest, tortures, crucifixion and death of our Lord.
2014-04-18 12:24:45
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Service of the Washing of Feet in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Before the crucifixion, at the guest-chamber,Christ kneeled and humbly washed his disciple’s feet as an example of humbleness and meekness. This service mentioned in the Gospel – Washing of the Feet, is traditionally offered by the Patriarch of All Armenians in the Mother See of Holy... more
2014-04-17 21:32:31
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Holy Thursday: Divine Liturgy in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Holy Thursday, the last one of the Great Lent, is the commemoration day of the establishment of the Sacrament of Communion and the Last Supper. Video from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
2014-04-17 21:28:23