Bishop Anania Tsaturyan celebrated the first liturgy in the Mother Cathedral


Bishop Anania Tsaturyan celebrated the first episcopal liturgy at the Holy Altar of the Descent in the Mother Cathedral. He was recently ordained and consecrated as a bishop by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The Bishop has been the scepter bearer of His Holiness the Patriarch... more

Bishop Isahak Poghosyan celebrated his first liturgy in the Mother Cathedral


The prelate of the Gegharkunik Diocese, Bishop Isahak Poghosyan, celebrated his first liturgy after being ordained a bishop. According to the established procedure, newly ordained bishops celebrate their first liturgy in the Mother Cathedral. Next Sunday, the newly consecrated bishop will... more

On the occasion of the Republic Day, the Catholicos of All Armenians visited the Sardarapat Memorial Complex


His Holiness, accompanied by the Brotherhood of the Mother See, paid tribute to the memory of the brave Armenians who died in the May heroic battles. The Patriarch laid a wreath in front of the monument, then prayed for the repose of the souls of the defenders of the homeland. In his message, the... more

Republican Wishes Held at Mother Cathedral on the Occasion of the Holiday


On the occasion of the Republic Day, a Republican wish was held at the Mother Cathedral under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The clergy and the faithful prayed for the stability, peaceful and secure life of the Republic of Armenia. After the... more

This year, Araratian Week will begin on June 1


The commemoration of the Virgins of St. Hripsimian will be followed by the commemoration of the Virgins of Gayanian, St. Hovhannes Karapet and Bishop Atanagin, and the commemoration of the departure of Gregory the Illuminator, the founder of the Armenian Catholicosate, from Khor Virap. The week... more

Armenian and German archaeologists present the oldest church in the region at Matenadaran


The unique church discovered during the excavations of ancient Artashat was most likely built by Trdat the Great and Gregory the Illuminator. The newly discovered structure was discovered by the joint Armenian-German “Artaxata” project, when archaeologists were excavating near Khor Virap.... more

As a result of contact with priests in Goris, young people have expressed a desire to become clergy


Several boys from the community have been ordained as scribes, have the opportunity to wear the rosary and support the priests with their service. The church choir is also made up of students from the Goris music school and believers, who serve on a volunteer basis in the holy places of their... more

Catholicos of All Armenians Calls for Participation in June 7 Parliamentary Elections


In a message on the occasion of Ararat Week, the Catholicos of All Armenians called on citizens to participate in the June 7 parliamentary elections, guided by the interests of the nation and the homeland. His Holiness expressed concern about the division of society, hate speech, and pressure on... more

Church relics brought out in Holy Etchmiadzin ahead of Araratian Week celebrations


With the blessing of His Holiness Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, the relics of the Cross of Christ, St. Gregory the Illuminator, and St. Sahak Partev, Patriarch, were brought out for the worship of the faithful. On the feast of the memory of St. Elijah the Prophet, a liturgy was celebrated... more

Catholicos of All Armenians sent a blessing on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Aragatsotn Diocese


His Holiness noted that the Aragatsotn Diocese has a special meaning and calling in the life of our Church and people. The remains of the greatest archpriest Saint Mesrop Mashtots are buried in the territory of this blessed diocese. The Catholicos of All Armenians emphasized that the spiritual... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Aragatsotn Diocese


The 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Aragatsotn Diocese was celebrated in the St. Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan without the presence of the leader. Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan has been in prison on a trumped-up case since October 2025, he is currently under administrative control,... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Hripsime Virgins


The Patriarch of All Armenians blessed the clergy and the pious people at the Arch of St. Gregory the Illuminator with the relic of the Virgin Hripsime. On the occasion of the feast, a Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served at the Holy Hripsime Monastery. At the end of the liturgy, the Order of... more