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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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Catholicos of All Armenians in constant contact with Armenian communities after Iran warThere are Armenian communities in all countries that have been directly or indirectly involved in military operations. His Holiness Karekin II, Patriarch of All Armenians, is concerned and anxious about the current situation and is in constant contact with the Catholicosate of the Great House of... more |
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On March 1, the Armenian Apostolic Church will commemorate the Gospel story of the Prodigal SonThe parable of the Prodigal Son, presented in the 15th chapter of the Gospel of Luke, is the story of a man who repents for his sins, seeks forgiveness, and returns to his father's arms. The commentators consider the prodigal son a symbol of fallen and sinful humanity. Man commits sins in his life... more |
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The Bishops' Conference became a unique haven of spiritual awakening and inner strengthOn the last day of the meeting, the participants of the meeting were joined by the Patriarch of All Armenians and 6 bishops via video conference. In the difficult situation created, under the restrictions imposed on the Patriarch, the Armenian clergy united its will, reaffirming its loyalty to the... more |
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The deacons' graduation speeches will be published as a contribution to the field of theologyWith the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, three students of the practical and historical-doctrinal stream defended their master's theses in the ceremonial hall of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary. Deacon Kajik Yeghoyan made a comparative analysis between... more |
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Churches burn incense in memory of innocent Armenians of Sumgait massacreAt the end of the requiem service in the Mother See, a requiem mass was held under the chairmanship of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The Sumgait massacres did not receive adequate political and legal assessment, which contributed to the further escalation of violence against... more |
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Video recordings examined at court hearing on the case of the brother and nephew of the Catholicos of All ArmeniansAttorney Emin Khachatryan drew the court's attention to the factual inconsistencies underlying the accusation. According to the attorney, the prosecution claims that the Nersisyans' car was spotted in the center of the Voskehat village during the campaign, but video footage proves that the car was... more |
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Farewell to Archbishop Sargsyan of Tatev at St. Gayane MonasteryA Divine Liturgy was served, during which the last rites of consecration were performed. During the ceremony, Archbishop Shahan anointed the forehead and right hand of the deceased clergyman. In the Armenian Church, the last rites of consecration are performed only for ordained clergymen. Under the... more |