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 The festival was organized by the “Bridge” Cultural Center. The “Mobile Social Center” program, initiated by the Armenian Round Table Foundation of the Armenian Evangelical Church, taught children to dance, draw, and sing. In collaboration with community leaders and diocesan leaders, the program is...
 The 11-year-old kanona player studies at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and is one of the first students in the kanona class of the AGBU Arabkir Youth Center. She participated in the "Art Music" International Art Competition-Festival held at the Konstantin Sarajyan Music School and twice won...
 The program is called "Hakabatsil hymns," and involves students from five schools of the educational complex. The educational complex, as an educational institution implementing alternative pedagogy, has included participation in church services in the curriculum for the past 8 years. Starting from...
On June 2, a meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council was convened in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, under the chairmanship of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, in which bishops and diocesan primates from Armenia and the Diaspora participated. Issues related to the...
The Soviet government turned the St. Karapet Church into a grain warehouse. After the collapse of the USSR, they began to restore the church. Under the patronage of Vladimir Gasparyan, St. Karapet was partially renovated in 2006, but due to dampness, two decades later it needed to be renovated...
After four years of construction, the newly built Church of the Holy Savior in Medina has opened its doors to the faithful. The sanctuary was consecrated by the primates of the Gegharkunik and Georgian Armenian Diocese and with the prayers of the priests of the diocese. The priests washed the...
For 3 years now, the archaeological heritage of Aruch has been studied by the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences and archaeologists of the International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies. From the point of view of church architecture, the...
An Armenian orphanage operated in the Antura Monastery, not far from Beirut, from 1915 to 1919, and in 1993, the remains and relics of Armenian orphans were discovered during construction work. By a joint decision of the Armenian community and representatives of the Armenian Church, the relics...
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Trbanjian has made a great contribution to the renovation of the Mother See and other church-building programs. The Trbanjian Seminary of Harichavank is today one of the most important links in the upbringing and education of clergy, for whose development and normal functioning the benefactor...
 Prior to the restoration of the fresco, studies were conducted, based on which specialists compiled a scientific-design package for the works. It was approved by the Ministry and the Mother See. The restoration is being carried out by “Restart 1” LLC, under the auspices of the “Amaryan Charitable...
 These notes are of primary value for the study of the Armenian Genocide. The Norwegian woman's rich archive - diaries, photographs, medical instruments, and personal belongings - was donated to the museum-institute by her grandson, Jussi Bjorn, the son of Raphael, an Armenian son she adopted from...
 The teachers of the national song and dance, painting, sculpture, kanon, dhol classes and the choir conductor performed. Latin American and folk dance groups presented guest numbers. The Arabkir Youth Center is trying to create a warm and positive atmosphere for the students with these initiatives...
 The students of the Youth Center congratulated the children of the city of Vardenis in the Gegharkunik region and the surrounding communities with a festive concert program. The Youth Centers of Yerevan, Echmiadzin, and Ashtarak participated in the concert held at the Mher Mkrtchyan Palace of...
 Fifty days after the feast of the Holy Resurrection, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the feast of Pentecost, which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles. Since 2011, by order of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the feast of Pentecost has also been declared the feast...
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 The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostlesThe Pentecost Service was celebrated by Bishop Vahan Hovhannisyan. The prayers of Saint John Voskeberan dedicated to the Holy Spirit were read. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given to the apostles with the mission of preaching the great deeds of God, the word of the Gospel, and uniting people...
 In 2011, by order of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the feast of Pentecost was declared the day of the feast of the Holy Apostles Church in Sevan. The reliquary containing the relics of the apostles Matthew and Andrew was transferred from the Mother See to the Holy Apostles Church. At the end of...
 Ten years ago, the Catholicos of All Armenians consecrated the Church of St. Anna, located at the Sayat-Nova-Abovyan crossroads. The new church was built next to the 12th-13th century Catholic Church of the Holy Mother of God. After the Sunday liturgy, a requiem service was held in memory of Mr....
 Applicants will take exams in the Armenian language, Armenian literature, and history of the Armenian people. This year, the number of applicants to the seminary has increased. Since 2016, the seminary has been providing a full three-level education: 4 years of bachelor's degree, 2 years of master'...
 There are six classes of decorative applied arts at the Nork Youth Center: batik, tuscarame, tapestry, pottery, carpet weaving, and wood carving. About 150 children study at the Youth center. Such classes operate in all eight Youth Centers. These classes regularly participate in thematic...
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His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, made a one-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with the trustees of the Holy Nazareth Church of Calcutta and the Armenian Philanthropic Academy. On the day of his return, hundreds of people came to Zvartnots Airport to express...
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 The aim of the courses organized at the Mother See with the blessing of His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians is to strengthen the knowledge and spiritual knowledge of the young people in the Armenian language and history, as well as to provide an opportunity to communicate with the...
 From May 30 to June 1, the diocesan assembly of the Armenian Diocese of Canada was held at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Montreal, attended by clergy and lay delegates from different parts of the country to reflect on the life and mission of the church. One of the most important...
 After the meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council of the Mother See, a statement was issued calling for an end to the shameful campaign. On June 6, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I, in which the members of the meeting expressed deep...
 He again complained that the Armenian Church is supposedly pushing people not to peace, but to violence, calling on the Armenian people to a “death struggle” and dragging its future into new dangers and disasters. He called on the World Council of Churches not to support the provocative, revanchist...
 The “Shoghakat” children’s choir of the Nork Youth Center completed the academic year with a closing concert, which took place at the “Narekatsi” Art Institute. Children’s, spiritual, patriotic, and humorous songs were performed in Armenian and other languages. The eight Armenian Youth Centers,...
 The Sabbath symbolizes the conversion of the Armenians and the victory of the Christian faith over paganism. On June 16, the sacred relics of the Virgin, accompanied by clergy and believers, will be transferred to the St. Hripsime Monastery. On June 17, a festive liturgy will be served in the St....
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 Currently, the interior decoration of the church is underway. Cross stones, sculptures and bas-reliefs with various evangelical plots will decorate the church, and the seventy-two stone crosses on the dome symbolize the disciples of Christ. Surb Khach is the first church in Sasunik. With the...
 Following the ordination, the clergy spent a forty-day period of preparation in the Mother See. Father Sepuh Asatryan, in accordance with the accepted procedure, presented the relics of the first liturgies they celebrated on behalf of the newly ordained clergy to His Holiness the Patriarch. The...
 At the initiative of the Bible Society of Armenia and the Spiritual Leadership of the Armed Forces, a joint program “The Bible Transforms a Soldier’s Life” was held under the “All-Army Bible Knowledge Contest.” For the first time, the Young Yerkrapah Club of the Yerkrapah Volunteer Union submitted...
 His Eminence Yezras consecrated the Holy Altar, the columns of the Holy Altar and named the church the Holy Resurrection. His Holiness announced that the newly consecrated church will become a center of spiritual and national life, where people will receive the blessing of the merciful Lord....
 The Araratian week symbolizes the conversion of the Armenians and the victory of the Christian faith over paganism. The events commemorated during this week are related to the establishment of Christianity in Armenia in 301 AD and took place in the Ararat Valley, which is why the week was named "...
 During the Araratian Week holidays, priests, archimandrites, and proto-archimandrites from Armenia and the Diaspora will participate in the Divine Liturgies and Assembly of the festive week with a prayer gathering. Prior to that, the clergy visited the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex on June 16,...
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 The right-handed relic of Saint Gayane was taken out of the treasury of the Mother See and taken to the Gayane Monastery. The Armenian Patriarch, carrying the relic, accompanied by a procession of clergy and pilgrims, distributed blessings to the faithful and walked to the open altar of Saint Trdat...
 The start of the Assembly was announced on June 17. Before that, the participants jointly participated in the evening service at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Church in Yerevan. Later, the clergy visited the Yerablur Military Pantheon to pay tribute to the memory of the brave soldiers who...
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 The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the commemoration day of Saint Hovhannes Karapet and Bishop Atanagineh. His Holiness the Patriarch, accompanied by a procession, solemnly marched from the Cathedral to the Holy Trinity Cathedral, accompanied by the singing of hymns and the faithful. The...
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 Five students from the miniature painting class of the Hrach and Susan Tufayan Youth Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin won first prize in the "Children's Colors" exhibition-competition. The competition was organized by the Union of Artists and the "Daveyan Artcolor" organization. 350...
 Young people from the dioceses of the Diaspora participated in three weeks of Armenology and religious studies courses at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The goal of the program, launched with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, is to unite young people around the Mother Church,...
 The pilgrims visited Armenia and the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to renew their vows and strengthen their ties with the Motherland. His Holiness expressed his joy on the occasion of the visit of the Armenians to the Mother See, affirming with satisfaction that the pilgrimages often organized by...
 The Araratian Week launched with the celebration of the Virgins of St. Hripsimians, followed by the commemorations of the Virgins of Gayanians, St. Hovhannes Karapet, and Bishop Atanagineh. On all days, the reliquaries containing the relics of the saints were taken out of the museums and treasury...
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 The Armenian Church celebrates the feast of Saint Gregory the Illuminator's coming out of Pit on the Saturday following the feasts of Hripsime and Gayane. On this occasion, the relics of Gregory the Illuminator were transferred to Khor Virap. Faithful believe that a blessing emanates from Khor...
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 On June 22, our church celebrated the feast of the founding of the Cathoghike of Holy Etchmiadzin. The flow of people to the Mother See began early in the morning. Groups of pilgrims were arriving from different dioceses, as well as from the Diaspora. “The Armenian people love Etchmiadzin; if you...
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 The Armenian Patriarch, speaking about the current difficult period for the homeland and people, also addressed with concern Nikol Pashinyan's targeting of the Armenian Patriarch and the clergy, noting that the planned attacks aim to discredit the Armenian clergy and the Church, silence the voice...
 During the congress, thematic lectures were organized for the members of the Brotherhood at the Mother See. The speakers noted that the Holy Apostolic Church in Armenia has an exclusive status with its structures. That is, since 1991, the obligation to consider the Holy Apostolic Church of Armenia...
 The documentary material summarized in the exhibition is about the prominent monks and patriarchs of Echmiadzin. Their activities have left an indelible mark on the history of the Mother See and the Armenian people. They were not only clergymen, but also famous intellectuals and scientists....
 The participants of the Brotherhood assembly held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin called in a statement to stop the attacks on the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, the Catholicos of All Armenians, and the clergy, which not only offend the spiritual and religious feelings of faithful Armenians...
 The clergy blessed the four corners of the world, asking the Lord for peace and prosperity. Previously, the Andastan ceremony was performed in the gardens, and fields. The clergy prayed for a peaceful and fruitful year. Now this ritual is performed mainly in the church area. The ceremony was...
 The Church of St. Mesrop in Akunk was built in the 15th-17th centuries. During the Soviet years, it was turned into a warehouse. The Tadevosyan brothers began restoring the dilapidated, ruined church years ago, but it remained unfinished. In the end, the sanctuary stood thanks to the large and...
 Through an interview, the applicants' knowledge of Christianity, the Armenian Church, and the Bible and their vocal data were tested. Applicants who passed the exams will begin the new academic year as seminarians. With the sponsorship of the Mother See and benefactors, education and accommodation...
 The museum will display relics of pan-Christian and pan-national saints, printed and handwritten manuscripts. In 1869, a depository was built next to the Cathedral, where the church's treasures and pan-Christian relics were stored. Since 1984, during the reign of Vazgen I, the Patriarch of All...
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Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians
This re-anointed holy place will give new strength to our faith, strength to our arms, brightness to our minds, and optimism to our hearts, with which we will face the trials and catastrophic dangers of today.
Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians
May, by the merciful will of God, the newly blessed Holy Myron bring heavenly blessings into our lives, spiritual strength and the power of resurrection to our people who have suffered the disasters and losses of war.
The information system Department of the Mother See has issued a statement condemning the behavior of law enforcement officers at the shrine. The Mother See emphasized that Archbishop Michael was not properly notified, but expressed his readiness to travel to Yerevan to appear before the...
 Archbishop Michael Ajapahian was coordinating the annual priestly assembly at the Mother See when masked law enforcement officers invaded the sanctuary. Priests from the dioceses of Armenia surrounded and protected the Primate of the Diocese of Shirak and the Catholicos of All Armenians. Then the...
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 On June 29, under the direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, during the Liturgy in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and in the diocesan churches and monasteries of Armenia, the faithful were urged to offer individual prayers for the peace of the country, for all those...
 By the direction of the Catholicos of All Armenians, next week, during the Holy Week preceding the Feast of the Discovery of the Relics of St. Gregory the Illuminator, from June 30 to July 4, a Holy and Immortal Liturgy will be celebrated at 6:30 PM in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the St....
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 On the occasion of the 21st anniversary of the consecration of the St. Stepanos Church in the village of Chknagh, by the Patriarchal direction of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the relic of Saint Stepanos the Proto-Deacon was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to Chknagh. The...
 Archbishop Michael's lawyers believe that the invasion of the Mother See law enforcement agencies and the presentation of fabricated charges against the archbishop was an attempt to discredit the church. According to them, Nikol Pashinyan openly directed law enforcement agencies in this case,...
 At the closing ceremony of the 2024-2025 academic year of the Seminary and Vazgenyan Theological Seminary, 3 students from each classroom received encouraging gifts for their progress. The Armenian Apostolic Church Choir, led by Artashes Baburyan, performed a musical recital for the Brotherhood of...
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