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The Brotherhood of the Mother Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin participated in a Rest Service at the St. Gayane Monastery. During the Great Lent, the Rest service is held every Friday evening. Once, the church fathers defined it as the last service of the day, that's why it was called the Rest.
A lecture on the Bible was held in the central office of Pan-ACYO, in which more than 70 young people participated. Father Markos Mangasaryan, responsible for the social services office of the Mother See, invited them on his social network page. At the beginning of the year, he started the "Holy...
The feast of Saint Grigor Narekatsi, was celebrated in the Vatican
In the St. Hakobyan Congregation of Jerusalem, the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord to the Temple was celebrated with an old book
"Holy Spirit" Apostolic Church of Amsterdam has initiated a course on Holy Scripture
Sunday of Steward symbolizes that one day the time will come to give an account to God. The parable presented in Luke's gospel is about ingenuity, charity, mercy. Jesus says: "Make friends for yourselves out of unrighteous mammon." In the Gospel, mammon is considered unjust, because many times it...
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The Catholicos of All Armenians, accompanied by the faithful, participated in a liturgy at the Saint Gayane Monastery of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. According to the evangelical parable, the 4th Sunday of Lent in the church calendar is called "Steward". The message of this parable is that...
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The exhibition is dedicated to the 65th anniversary of Matenadaran and the donors, thanks to which the largest collection of Armenian manuscripts in the world is being added. Matenadaran received the status of a scientific research institute 65 years ago. One of the samples of the exhibition is...
The Children's Protection Center Foundation of the Armenian Relief Fund of the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Embassy of Japan in RA have signed a memorandum of cooperation, which will repair and improve one of the buildings of the Armenian Apostolic Church. AMD equivalent to 150,000 dollars has...
In the Ruben Sevak Museum of the Mother See, the presentation of the picture book "Splendid and colorful Holy Etchmiadzin" took place. It presents more than 60 works of artists depicting the Cathedral. The author is Fr. Asoghik Karapetyan, director of Mother See Museums and Archives. He used museum...
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On the Friday before Sunday of the Judge a Peace service was performed in St. Thaddeus Church of Masis. Priests of Masyatsotni Diocese and community members gathered for united prayer. It is already the second year that days of joint prayer are organized in Masyatsotn Diocese during Lent.
His Holiness the Patriarch emphasized that the role of a woman has always been valued in the life of the Armenian people, especially her mission in raising children in the family and educating generations. Now Armenia and all Armenians are facing complex challenges. The Armenian Patriarch said...
In the Komitas Museum Institute, the presentation of the book "Mural paintings of Holy Mother of God Monastery of Akhtala" by Rev. Fr. Hetum Tarverdyan. Father Hetum is the spiritual pastor of Akhtala and neighboring villages of Gugark Diocese. Having served for years in the Holy Mother of God...
A concert dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the "Lusavorich" school choir was held in Constantinople. The "Lusavorich" polyphonic choir sings during liturgies and important church holidays. The Lusavorich Choir, created 95 years ago, has undergone a continuous generational change, the parents...
This Sunday, the 5th day of Great Lent, is called Sunday of the Judge. Today's sacrament explains the parable of the widow and the judge. The behavior of the widow teaches us to be steadfast in prayer and firm in faith. The parable is about praying unceasingly, hourly, tirelessly.
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A gathering of clergy serving in Belgium, Holland, Italy and Spain took place.
The Armenian youth of Antwerp visited the Armenian Apostolic Church Community of Gerardsbergen on a pilgrimage.
On March 6, Great Lent was in the middle by the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church
The mijink was...
At the one-day course organized at the office of the ACYO, the speakers presented the Christian origins of soft skills, teamwork, communication skills, and leadership.
The Sunday Liturgy was held in the Saint Gayane Monastery of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the patronage of the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, during which the parable of the unjust judge and the widow was read. For Christians, this Sunday is an important reminder not to give...
The students and professors of the "Armenian University" educational program were hosted in Aragatsotn Diocese on a familiarization visit. About 150 participants of "Armenian University" received the blessing of the Catholicos of all Armenians. "Armenian University" is a project of the "Armenian...
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Arman Tatoyan gave a speech at Oxford University at the invitation of the Armenian Diocese of Great Britain and Ireland.
Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan took part in the meeting of spiritual fathers of the diocese in St. Alphonso Center, New Jersey.
In the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, the...
For clergy, social workers, psychologists and teachers, the Bible Society of Armenia has initiated courses on "Healing to Live Living" at the Pan-ACYO office. It will last until March 20. Considering the difficult situation created in Armenia in recent years, the program is in the center of...
The authors have chosen very important topics for the master's thesis at Gevorgyan Theological Seminary. One of the works was dedicated to the social themes expressed in the general paper of Hakobos Tyarneghbor. Another student studied the 21st chapter of John's gospel, researched the...
Every year on March 16, pilgrimages are organized to the sacred places. And at the conclusion, the pilgrims reach Khor Virap. This feast is one of the unique feasts celebrated during Great Lent. On that day, the curtain of the church altar is opened and an open liturgy is offered.
The Church calls Advent the 6th Sunday of Great Lent. On that day, the church commemorates the first coming of the Savior and reflects on the sacrament of the second coming. The first time the Lord came as a Savior, in the form of a servant, the second time he will come as a mighty King. At the...
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The Holy Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the day of commemoration of St. Gregory the Illuminator descending into the deadly pit of Khor Virap. Many believers from different corners of Armenia went to Khor Virap under the guidance of the clergy of their dioceses.
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The Catholicos of All Armenians received eleven priests who received priestly consecration. They underwent a period of forty-day detention at the Mother See. The five newly ordained priests took a vow of celibacy. The day before, on the feast of Commitment to the Pit, the priests celebrated their...
Armenian pilgrims from the countries of the patriarchal delegation of Western Europe, the communities of Italy and Belgium, as well as from Poland, went on a pilgrimage to Naples to bow to the relics of the first Patriarch of Armenia in the Saint Gregory Armenian Church and participate together...
The nuns led by Mother Yeghisabet and the clergy visited the family from Artsakh settled in Ghazaravan village of Aragatsaton diocese. They keep Artsakh families settled in this village in the center of their care and attention, help and support. During the visit Rev. Fr. Yeghishe Barseghyan...
A liturgy was held in the Saint Gayane Monastery under the solemnity of the Catholicos of All Armenians. The 6th Sunday of Great Lent is called Advent, because it reminds the believer of the first coming of Christ and symbolizes the second coming of the Lord.
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On the International Day of People with Down Syndrome, the "Solar Bells" group performed parts of the liturgy by Nerses the Graceful, Mashtots, Komitas and in the Holy Mother of God Church in Yerevan. Under the patronage of the Patriarch of All Armenians, "Sun-Children" NGO is the only one that...
On the initiative of the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland, the issues of ethnic cleansing of Artsakh and the relevance of international law were discussed in the St. Yeghishe Armenian Church in London. Lord Alton of Liverpool emphasized the responsibility...
This Sunday is Palm Sunday. On that occasion, in the morning in all the churches, an Andastan service will be held. The clergy will bless the 4 directions of the world, as well as the willow branches and twigs. The curtains of the tabernacle will be opened and communion will be given. At the end...
An exhibition entitled "My home in Artsakh" was opened at the National Museum-Institute of Architecture. Photographs taken in Artsakh, stories of people who lost their homes and property were presented. Photos and stories of Artsakh residents were collected by Russians settled in Armenia.
On the Friday preceding Palm Sunday, university students and young people from Artsakh took part in the Rest services at the Saint Anna Church in Yerevan. During Lent, every Friday, Archimandrite Tovma Khachatryan presented different topics to the gathered.
The Catholicos of All Armenians received the priests who participated in the three-week Accelerated courses at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. His Holiness Patriarch said during the meeting that history speaks in the environment of the Mother See and one should be able to experience it...
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Faitbful participated in the Palm Sunday liturgy with wreaths woven from willow twigs. This feast symbolizes the triumphal entry of the Lord into Jerusalem, about which the evangelists testified. By the decision of the Patriarch of All Armenians, Palm Sunday was also declared a day of blessing...
The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzn, the feast began with an Andastan ceremony. The clergy prayed for a peaceful and fruitful year. The Catholicos of All Armenians blessed the 4 sides of the world, asking for peace and fertility. This was followed by the blessing of the willow branches. Branches...
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The creation of the Armenian Seminary is a unique event that opens a new page for the spiritual education of Armenians in Russia. The beginning was set in August 2023, when the Federal Service of Supervision in the field of education and science of the Russian Federation granted the seminary a...
At the Opening of the Doors service, the clergymen symbolically ask for the Lord's mercy. Psalms, prayers, and hymns are sung in front of the closed altar during the service. The mysterious door-opening ceremony performed in the evening of Palm Sunday completes the celebration performed in the...
In the courtyards of St. Gevorg and Holy Etchmiadzin churches of Tbilisi, the faithful participated in the liturgy and then the festive Liturgy with bunches of green twigs. Palm Sunday was also celebrated in the Holy Cross Church of Akhalkalaki, Saint Gregory the Illuminator of Akhaltsikhe, Saint...
The parable of the 10 virgins will be mentioned during the service on Holy Tuesday evening. Great Thursday is the commemoration of the Confirmation of the Eucharistic sacrament. A washing of the feet ceremony will also take place on Great Thursday. After the evening service on the same day, the...
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The parable of the 10 virgins will be mentioned during the service on Holy Tuesday evening. Great Thursday is the commemoration of the Confirmation of the Eucharistic sacrament. A washing of the feet ceremony will also take place on Great Thursday. After the evening service on the same day, the...
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In Armenian apostolic churches, an open liturgy was served and communion was given on Holy Thursday. Each day of Holy Week has its own sacrament and ritual. Confirmation of the communion sacrament is mentioned. The gospel readings at the liturgy describe the events that took place on the last...
On Holy Thursday from 4 p.m., the Washing of the Feet service is held in all Armenian Apostolic churches. Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II blessed the water and oil placed on the altar, then washed the feet of 12 congregants, soldiers and children, who symbolize Christ's disciples. After...
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In Saint Gayane Monastery, the Catholicos of All Armenians, together with the Brotherhood of the Mother See, participated in the Betrayal Service. This ceremony is performed on Holy Thursday in all Armenian Apostolic churches. At the end of the day, the betrayal of Christ was mentioned. The last...
This year, with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, 600 children from Artsakh visited Holy Etchmiadzin with their parents on the occasion of Palm Sunday, were blessed, received gifts, and had lunch with the congregants of the Mother See.
On Holy Friday, the commemoration was performed in the Open Altar of the Mother See under the solemnity of His Holiness the Patriarch. During the Burial Service, the hymn "Crucify Your Christ" was performed, which commemorates the betrayal of the Lord and the sufferings suffered for the sins of...
On the first day of Holy Week, in the St. Gevork church of Armenian Diocese of Georgia, His Grace Bishop Kirakos Davtyan, Primate of the Diocese presided over the Lenten Meditation service. The Armenian believers of Tbilisi joined the churchmen in joint prayer in the Presbyterian Church.
In the Holy Gayane Monastery of the Mother See, the clergy glorified Christ's sufferings and crucifixion with singing. They read the prophecies of the Old Testament and the episodes describing the last hours of the son of God in the 4 Testaments.
In the evening of Holy Week, candlelight services will be held in churches. At the end of the liturgy, after the pre-holiday ceremony, the priest fathers will announce the miraculous Resurrection of Christ. The Feast of the Resurrection begins with the candlelight liturgy. Sunday resurrection...
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In the Old Residence, the Catholicos of All Armenians announced that the feast of the Holy Resurrection of Christ this year does not contain the joy and excitement of the previous years. Times are complicated and full of unpredictable developments for the Armenian people and Armenia. At the same...
The Candlelight Liturgy is celebrated twice during the year, at Christmas and Resurrection. Candlelight means lighting, extinguishing lamps and candles. It symbolizes the light given to humanity by Christ, eternal life. The Holy Liturgy of Candlelight was celebrated in the St. Gayane Monastery...
After the candle light liturgy, the members of the youth unions of the diocese churches from the St. Sargis Presbyterian Church of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese carried out the procession with the Gospel of the Resurrection. Passing the Good News of the Resurrection to people, the participants...
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