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Azerbaijan has completely destroyed the St. Hakob Church in StepanakertThe Azerbaijani authorities are systematically, purposefully and at the state level committing cultural genocide in Artsakh. During this time, they have completely destroyed the churches of St. Hovhannes Mkrtich in Shushi, St. Sargis in Tandzatap, Mokhrenes village, St. Hambardzman in Berdzor,... more |
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On the occasion of the New Sunday, members of the youth unions of various Armenian dioceses gathered in the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinOn the occasion of the New Sunday, more than 650 young people welcomed the Catholicos of All Armenians with a pontifical hymn. At the request of the members of the youth unions of the dioceses of Armenia, the clergy organized the pilgrimage to the Mother See. The Catholicos of All Armenians... more |
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The miraculous Gospel of Shuriskhan was moved to the St. Gevorg Church in MughniThe faithful at the St. Gevorg Church in Mughni communed with the power emanating from the miraculous Gospel of Shuriskhan during the Divine Liturgy. For more than 25 years, the Gospel of Shuriskhan has been moved to the St. Gevorg Church. With the blessing of the Primate of the Aragatsotn... more |
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The relic of St. Stepanos the Protodeacon has been transferred from the Mother See to the Mastara ChurchBy the Patriarchal direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the relic of St. Stepanos the Protodeacon has been transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the St. John Church in Mastara. A Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served. |
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The relic of St. John the Baptist was moved to the church of Mkhchyan named after the SaintOn the Saturday following the feast of the Holy Resurrection, the Armenian Apostolic Church commemorates the beheading of St. John the Baptist. On that occasion, by the special order of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the cross-shaped reliquary containing the relics of the... more |
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Provisions on the Church in the Civil Contract Party’s Election Program Violate Freedom of Conscience and ReligionThe Holy See strongly condemns the inclusion of objectionable provisions on the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church in the election program of the “Civil Contract” party. The party’s election program includes the mandatory agenda of Church reform, revision of the charter, removal of the Catholicos of... more |
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Preliminary hearings in the "Holy Struggle" case have endedIn the main stage of the trial, the court will examine the presented evidence. The defense has principled objections and disagreements. According to them, not only is the evidence in the case not individualized, which does not allow us to determine who exactly the evidence refers to, but the... more |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin MaryOn the occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation, a Liturgy was served in the Mother Cathedral, at the end of which a blessing ceremony was performed for women awaiting the joy of motherhood. The wives of deacons who are awaiting the birth of their children also received a blessing. By the high... more |
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Holy and Immortal Liturgy of Remembrance of the Dead was Served in the Mother Cathedral of EtchmiadzinThe purpose of this sacred ceremony is to remember the departed and bring the good news of the great holiday of Resurrection to their souls. His Holiness the Patriarch declared April 6, the day of the martyrdom of Catholicos Khoren Muradbekyan, the day of remembrance of the clergy martyred... more |
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Witness’s testimony in the case of His Holiness the Patriarch’s brother mentions Harutyun Mkrtchyan’s dataAt the court hearing in the case of the brother of the Catholicos of All Armenians and his son, the defense lawyers demanded to summon to court and interrogate the police officer of the Vagharshapat community department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who conducted the interrogation of the... more |
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Armenians of Moscow celebrated the feast of the Holy Resurrection with great solemnityArchbishop Ezras Nersisyan served the festive Liturgy at the Holy Transfiguration Mother Church of the Diocese of Russia and New Nakhijevan. The Armenians of Moscow celebrated the feast with great solemnity. Hundreds of people gathered at the cathedral to participate in church services and folk... more |
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Diocese of Australia and New Zealand Celebrates Easter at St. Harutyun Church in SydneyThe festive Liturgy of the Holy Resurrection was celebrated by Bishop Vardan Navasardyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Australia and New Zealand, at St. Harutyun Church in Sydney. At the end of the Liturgy, a blessing was given at the prelate's house, followed by a reception, during which... more |