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Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan awarded the Order of Alexander NevskyBy decree of Vladimir Putin, Archbishop Ezras was awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky for his great contribution to relations with religious organizations. On this occasion, the head of the Department for Cooperation with Religious Organizations under the President and the Chief Advisor went to... more |
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His Holiness appeals to German President to release prisonersWhile receiving the German President at the Mother See, taking into account that he would also travel to Azerbaijan, His Holiness appealed to Frank-Walter Steinmeier with a request to raise in Baku the issues of the just rights of the people of Artsakh, the release of Armenian prisoners of war, and... more |
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Arabkir YC will host relatives of their students for free for a monthThe Arabkir Youtth Center administration has given their students' mothers, grandmothers, and sisters the opportunity to attend any class for free for a month on Women's Day. In order to stay in touch with parents, almost all Youth Centers operate family clubs, sports grounds, and meetings are held... more |
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A liturgy was served in the Cathedral, and the parable of the unjust judge and the widow was commemoratedA closed liturgy was celebrated under the auspices of the Catholicos of All Armenians, Rev. Father Adam Makaryan, during which the parable of the unjust judge and the widow was read. For Christians, this Sunday is an important reminder not to give up, not to despair, and to rely on the just... more |
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The Armenian Relief Fund of the Eastern Diocese of the US is implementing a new healthcare programHigh blood pressure and disease management methods were studied in the communities of Byurakan and Khndzoresk. Based on the results of the arterial hypertension program, interventions will be implemented following the guidelines of the World Health Organization, which sets out the strategy for... more |
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Nork YC students returned with victories from the "Tbilisi Magical Spring" international competition-festivalArtistic groups from regional countries participated in the competition-festival. This was the first participation for the newly formed circus ensemble and the 5th grade of the dance school. The dance class presented an Armenian folk and modern dance performance at the competition and was... more |
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A Peace service was held at Masis St. Thaddeus ChurchFor three years now, the Masyatsotn Diocese has been organizing joint prayer days, in which residents of remote rural communities participate. The spiritual pastor of the St. John the Evangelist Church in Artashat interpreted the parable of the unjust steward, highlighting the important messages. |
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The young people participated in the evening service at the Holy Mother of God Church in LusagyughFor the second year now, the youth unions of the Aragatsotn Diocese have been celebrating Great Lent by jointly participating in liturgies and services, after which they talk around the Lenten table. Young people have many questions, especially during Great Lent. There are 19 youth unions in the... more |
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The Median Day meal has no festive significance and does not break the fastThe people celebrate Median Day with special dishes and a number of rituals. An integral part of the day is the symbolic bagharj or Median Day gata, with a hidden symbol inside. Median Day gata is also a Lenten dish. It is made with oil, honey, nuts, and raisins. |
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The "Support Café for the Elderly of Artsakh" program is being implemented with AGBU fundingThe program is implemented in Yerevan and Gyumri. The goal is to provide social support to forcibly displaced Artsakh seniors aged 60 and over. A professional team works with them for 12 weeks. In a group setting, through music, art therapy, and physical exercises, specialists try to improve the... more |
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At the end of the Evening service, the faithful celebrated Median Day of Lent in the courtyard of St. Anna ChurchThe 48-day period of Lent is shared during the Median Day, which is a short retreat to reflect on the past and upcoming days of fasting, to review spiritual behavior, and to reflect on daily life. There are fewer church ceremonies during the Median Day, but instead there are many folk customs.... more |
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On the occasion of the Median Day of Lent, the youth of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese gathered at the residenceThe members of the youth unions of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese set a table with Lenten food and Median Day gatas. After the prayer and blessing of the Primate of the Diocese, Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan, they shared the gata, which contained not a coin, but a blessed cross wrapped in foil,... more |
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