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The Catholicosate Mausoleum and Candlelight Hall were opened under the auspices of His Holiness the PatriarchThe Catholicos' Mausoleum is located in the center of the structure, the right and left sides are intended for lighting candles. The structure also has two altars, which His Holiness consecrated and named after the apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew. For the architects of the underground, vaulted... more |
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On Vardavar, the relic of the Holy Cross will be moved to the Holy Mother of God Church in AragatsA festive Liturgy will be served at the Holy Mother of God Church on the feast of the Transfiguration. The relic of the Holy Cross will remain in the church until the end of the day. The Diocese of Aragatsotn invites the faithful to partake of the blessing emanating from the holy relic. |
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On July 27, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, VardavarThe Feast of the Transfiguration is one of the five great feasts of the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is prepared for by fasting. The holiday is based on the gospel story of the transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor and his appearance to the disciples in divine glory. On July 27, a festive... more |
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AGBU Scout Camp Participants Visit the Mother SeeThe participants of this year's summer gathering of the AGBU Armenian Youth Association's Andranik Scout Camp at the Matenadaran of the Mother See were hosted by Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan, Director of the Department of External Relations and Protocol of the Mother See. The Archbishop conveyed... more |
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The Patriarch of All Armenians received a group of pilgrims from New YorkHis Holiness the Patriarch issued a call for hope, peace, and love and urged them to bear witness to their faith and devotion through their deeds, not words, wherever they may be. The Catholicos of All Armenians discussed church-state relations with the pilgrims. |
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Catholicos of All Armenians received the participants of the 12th ARF Youth CampHis Holiness, during a meeting with the participants of the 12th Pan-Armenian Youth and Student Congress of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, touched upon the occupation of Artsakh, the protection of the rights of the Armenians of Artsakh deprived of their homeland, and the return of... more |
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Mother CathedralKarekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians Holy Etchmiadzin, through its spiritual and national service, has become the pillar and impregnable citadel of Armenian identity and existence, a symbol of the unity of our nation and, like the holy mountain of Ararat, of our permanence. Holy... more |
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Izmirlian Medical CenterUnder the direction and blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the Izmirlian Medical Center provides free medical care to Syrian Armenians, displaced persons from Artsakh, those injured in the 44-day war, beneficiaries of the "Soldier's House", and families of fallen... more |
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Disabled soldiersDozens of soldiers injured as a result of the Artsakh war are being treated and prosthetically fitted in the best medical facilities abroad, with the direct assistance of His Holiness Karekin II, the Patriarch of All Armenians. |
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Youth CentersThe 8 Youth Centers operating in Armenia were established 31 years ago with the vision of the Patriarch of All Armenians. The Youth Centers have contributed to the spiritual and professional education of thousands of Armenian children. |
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Museums of the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinOver the past twenty years, the number of museums and museum exhibits in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has increased significantly. Through the efforts of His Holiness Karekin II, Patriarch of All Armenians, and donations from the faithful, the museums are being enriched with new materials. |
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Jerusalem Heritage Seminary announces admissionsArmenians over the age of 15 who have completed primary, secondary, or higher education can apply. The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem provides for the student's travel, food, clothing, medical, and educational expenses. |