Armenologists of the world in Yerevan: Congress of Armenian Studies in Matenadaran


The 3rd International Congress of Armenian Studies has launched at the Matenadaran named after Mashtots, which this year is dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the birth of Mkhitar Sebastatsi. As part of the event, the agreement on the creation of a digital repository of Armenian... more

The trial in the "Holy Struggle" case has resumed


During the trial resumed on July 23 at the "Shengavit" residence of the Yerevan Criminal Court of General Jurisdiction, the court decided to replace the house arrest of "Holy Struggle" participant Igor Sargsyan with administrative supervision, and to leave the detention of NA deputy Artur... more

20th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Church of Arevshat


On July 23, a liturgy was served at the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary in the village of Arevshat, Masyatsotn Diocese, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the consecration of the sanctuary. During the ceremony, the Primate of the Diocese, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan, delivered a sermon.

The Mother See, a place of residence and education for Diaspora Armenian youth


A three-week course in Armenology and religious studies has concluded at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, in which 30 young people aged 18 to 25 from different countries of the world participated. During the program, they deepened their knowledge of the Armenian language and history, met... more

Summer Camp for 6 to 60 Year Olds


Bishop Isahak Poghosyan Azhdahak Social and Environmental Center   In the village of Gegharkunik, Gegharkunik region, the “Azhdahak” Social and Environmental Center organized the 20-day “Ecocamp-2026”, which brought together participants aged 6 to 60 under one roof. The camp... more

From military knowledge to spiritual values: Young Yerkrapah Camp


The “Young Yerkrapah” military training camp of the Yerkrapah Volunteers Union operates in the village of Tsovinar, Gegharkunik region, during the two summer months. Around 1,500 children aged 8-15 receive military knowledge here, gain independence, and are introduced to spiritual and... more

Commemoration of St. Thaddeus the Apostle and St. Sandukht the Virgin


On July 18, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church celebrated the commemoration of St. Thaddeus the Apostle and St. Sandukht the Virgin, daughter of King Sanatruk, the first Armenian martyr. In the St. Thaddeus Chapel of the Candlelight Prayer Hall of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, where... more

Feast of St. Thaddeus the Apostle and St. Sandukht the Virgin


On July 18, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church will celebrate the memory of St. Thaddeus the Apostle and St. Sandukht the Virgin. At 10:30, at the St. Thaddeus Chapel of the Candlelight Prayer Hall of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, a... more

Nork Youth Center's "Narek" Dance School Wins Festival in Italy


The "Narek" Dance School of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and AGBU Youth Center has returned victorious from the International Performing Arts Festival held in Pineto, Italy, winning the Grand Prix, the main prize. Among the groups from 12 countries, only the "Narek" Dance School... more

Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Diaspora Armenian Youth Participating in Armenology Courses


Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, received about 30 young people who arrived from the Diaspora to the Mother See to participate in Armenology and religious studies courses. The aim of the courses, which are now in their second year, is to promote the knowledge of the Armenian language... more

The 10th Anniversary of the “TaLuys” Choir in Ijevan


The “TaLuys” Children’s and Youth Choir celebrated its 10th anniversary with a concert titled “Dedication” in the hall of the Tavush Diocese Prelacy in Ijevan on the day of the Transfiguration. The choir was founded by Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, who watched the anniversary concert... more

Reconsecration of the Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator in Goris on the Feast of Vardavar


On July 12, on the feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ (Vardavar), the Primate of the Diocese of Syunik, Bishop Makar Hakobyan, reconsecrated the Mother Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator in Goris. With the support of the “SOS Christians of the East” organization, extensive... more