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The government is liquidating 229 schools on the grounds of poor educational servicesAccording to the September 2023 decree, schools with small numbers of students are to be closed, and children are to be transferred to newly built large schools in other communities. Experts describe this as a “disguised reduction” that is undermining the viability of remote communities. The target... more |
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The Cathedral of the Holy Resurrection has been closed to pilgrims since February 28; no rituals are performedThe three main Christian communities - the Armenian Apostolic, Greek Orthodox and Catholic Churches - are unable to hold services, liturgies or any other rituals in the Church of the Resurrection. This is a place where, according to Christian tradition, the Crucifixion and Resurrection took place.... more |
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The clergy of the Tavush Diocese held a joint service in MakaravankDuring Lent, in anticipation of the Holy Resurrection, contemplation and prayer accompany people striving for spiritual perfection, examining their spiritual life and their own inner world. The spiritual fathers visited 34 families in the village of Achajur, prayed together in the homes of... more |
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His Holiness sends condolences on the passing of the Catholicos-Patriarch of GeorgiaThe Catholicos of All Armenians, on behalf of the Supreme Spiritual Council of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, the Brotherhood of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, and the faithful people, has sent a letter of condolences on the occasion of the passing of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia,... more |
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Archbishop Michael's house arrest continuesArchbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, the head of the Shirak Diocese, can attend Sunday Liturgies and receive communion, but cannot celebrate Liturgies or preach. The defense filed a motion to change or lift the preventive measure, but the Criminal Court of Appeal did not change the house arrest.... more |
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An exhibition dedicated to architect Artak Ghulyan has openedAn exhibition titled “Our Grateful Ones: Artak Ghulyan the Builder, Scientist, Teacher” dedicated to Architect Artak Ghulyan has opened at the National University of Architecture and Construction of Armenia. The exhibition was initiated by Artak Ghulyan’s students in collaboration with the teaching... more |
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The court lifted the house arrest of Archbishop MkrtichBishop Mkrtich Proshyan, the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, has been released from house arrest. On March 17, Judge David Dabaghyan of the Aragatsotn Regional Court of General Jurisdiction lifted the house arrest. The court imposed new restrictions on Bishop Mkrtich: administrative supervision... more |
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Judges in cases of defrocked clergy act under pressure: lawyerThe first instance court of Armavir region has examined the case of Aramayis Takhmazyan against the Armenian Apostolic Church. The defrocked priest is challenging the patriarchal decree of the Catholicos of All Armenians to declare him defrocked. The court had decided to order the Mother See to... more |
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Catholicos of All Armenians received the Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See at the Mother SeeDuring the meeting with the Armenian Patriarch and the Papal legate, they touched upon the fraternal relations formed between the Armenian Apostolic and Roman Catholic Churches and the further strengthening of inter-church cooperation. They discussed the complex situation in the region and Church-... more |
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The priests of the Aragatsotn and Masyatsotn dioceses have issued a statementThe clergy of the Masyatsotn Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church have expressed their disagreement and serious concern with the decision made by the General Jurisdiction Court of the First Instance of Armavir Region, which effectively obliges them to recognize as their leader the former bishop... more |
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Prodigal Sunday symbolizes the return of the sinful son to the FatherA Holy and Immortal Liturgy was celebrated in the Mother Cathedral under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, the Patriarch of All Armenians. This parable, full of meaning, divine love and mercy, was presented to everyone with its many layers, prompting them to reflect on their... more |
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Armenian youth in Russia express support for the Mother ChurchAbout a hundred young people from different cities of Russia have arrived in Moscow to join the church's initiatives, meet with Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan, and express their support for the Armenian Apostolic Church. In his blessing speech, Archbishop Ezras touched upon the Church's unique role and... more |
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