Members of the Youth Unions of the Aragatsotn Diocese Presented Their Observations and Ideas


After participating in the Liturgy and Blessing Order at the St. Sargis Monastery in Ushi, members of the Youth Unions of the Aragatsotn Diocese gathered at the Gulameryan Armenian Youth House in Ashtarak. Father Paren and Father Sargis spoke with the young people about the behavior of the saint... more

Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan performed the blessing of the youth


The Sunday liturgy at the Church of the Holy Mother of God in Vedi was celebrated by the newly appointed vicar of the prelate Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan. He was recently appointed vicar of the of the Masyatsotn Diocese, when the Mother See dismissed and declared the former prelate defrocked.... more

Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan’s Detention Extended for Another 2 Months


The Yerevan Court of General Jurisdiction has extended the detention of Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan for another two months. Archbishop Arshak was detained on December 5 for a two-month period. A criminal case has been opened against him on suspicion of illegal drug trafficking, according to... more

Archbishop Bagrat Delivers Letter to US Vice President Joy De Vance


President of the International Christian Solidarity Organization, human rights activist John Aiburn, believes that the attacks on the Armenian Apostolic Church should concern all Christians. The organization arrived in Armenia to conduct a fact-finding mission. Prior to this, the delegation... more

The issue of the detention of the Primate of the Shirak Diocese, Archbishop Michael, was examined in the Court of Appeals


In the Court of Appeals, the defenders of Archbishop Michael demanded a new judicial act and recognition of the innocence of the bishop, while the prosecution demanded that the bishop be kept behind bars for another six months. The court will make a decision on the measure of restraint for the... more

Anti-Church Campaign Raised at International Religious Freedom Summit


At the International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, Samvel Karapetyan’s lawyer Aram Vardevanyan presented details of the ethnic cleansing carried out in Artsakh, the vandalism of Armenian spiritual and cultural heritage by Azerbaijanis, the Armenian prisoners of war held in Baku prisons... more

The Mother See Expresses Its Support for the Hostages of Artsakh’s State Figures


The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has responded to the illegal trial being held in Baku and the court’s verdict, which sentenced Artsakh’s military and political figures to life or long-term imprisonment. The Mother See has reaffirmed its commitment to consistently exert efforts through its... more

Catholicos of Cilicia Aram I addressed the US Vice President regarding the issue of prisoners held in Baku


Aram I reminded James Vance that international law clearly emphasizes the importance of releasing prisoners of war and protecting spiritual and cultural monuments. The Catholicosate of Cilicia reported that the letter has already been delivered to the US Vice President. James Vance will visit... more

Anti-Church Campaign is a Gross Violation of Religious Freedom and Constitutional Order: FOREF Europe


The aggressive actions taken by the government against the Armenian Apostolic Church and the violations of the rights of the church have been condemned by the “Forum for Religious Freedom in Europe”, FOREF Europe. An article was published in the X newspaper, where international experts described... more

The Court of Appeal replaced the preventive measure of Archbishop Michael with house arrest


The court forbade the bishop from leaving home, receiving guests, making telephone calls and conducting correspondence. Archbishop Michael appealed to the European Court of Human Rights regarding the violation of his rights. The complaint states facts of illegal detention, violation of freedom... more

The Aragatsotn Diocese held a service for those in prison at the St. Gevorg Church in Kosh


During the service, the clergy and believers of the Aragatsotn Diocese prayed for those unjustly imprisoned, prisoners, defenders of the homeland and the Armenian Apostolic Church. The Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, is also in prison. The clergy of the diocese hold a... more

Defense lawyers petition to release Vahagn Chakhalyan from custody


The defense has submitted to the court the issue of changing Vahagn Chakhalyan's preventive measure, considering it legitimate to release him from custody, following the example of the other defendants in the case. Of the 18 defendants in this case, only Vahagn Chakhalyan and Bagrat Srbazan... more