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 The liturgy held on Monday was attended by state and public figures of Artsakh, as well as family members of Armenian prisoners illegally held in Azerbaijan. Archbishop Vrtanes noted that the military-political leadership of Artsakh has been in Azerbaijani captivity for about two years, which is a...
 On July 5, the church will celebrate the feast of the discovery of the relics of St. Gregory the Illuminator. Under the direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, on all days of the preceding week, a Liturgy will be served in the St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Church in...
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 On July 1, Bishop Grigor Khachatryan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of France, celebrated a liturgy at the Mother Cathedral. According to the clergyman, every Armenian, if he knows the history of his country and church, must also realize that only by approaching Christ, through repentance and...
 During the evening liturgy, the faithful prayed for those in captivity and distress. What to do when your brother is in distress, how to face difficulties and deprivations, whether to retreat or accept them as a test? The faithful expect to receive answers to these questions from the clergy.
 Historians consider the Armenian Church to be a structure that preserves the idea of statehood. The Church prepared the foundations of Armenian statehood from the late Middle Ages to the modern period. In practice, it was the Church that transmitted the idea of a national state to generations....
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 Bishop Mushegh Babayan urged the faithful to pray, as only in this way can they dispel the loneliness of the imprisoned Archbishops Bagrat and Michael, and national benefactor Samvel Karapetyan. The Bishop invited the faithful to ask for the Lord's support for them, so that they can overcome...
 After the evening service, the faithful prayed at the liturgy served at the Mother Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator for the freedom of the captives, the consolation of the dead, and the peace of the country. Father Arnak Harutyunyan noted that during these 4 days, the main prayer of the Holy...
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 The Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Ukraine, Bishop Markos Hovhannisyan, consecrated 16 stones, then they were embedded in the foundations of the church under construction. This is the first Armenian church in Khmelnytskyi. The architect is Andranik Sargsyan, a native of Armenia. The church will...
 The World Youth Union of the Armenian Church has celebrated its 25th anniversary. It was established at the initiative of Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II in 2001, when the 1700th anniversary of the proclamation of Christianity as the state religion in Armenia was celebrated. More than 300...
 In the Mother Cathedral, Bishop Narek Berberian, Primate of the Diocese of Brazil, urged the faithful to be steadfast, as the Armenian Patriarchs were. The chain of Holy Liturgies began on June 30. On July 5, the feast of the discovery of the relics of St. Gregory the Illuminator will be celebrated.
 The spiritual fathers urged to pray for the peace and unity of the country. The liturgies served these days are for the freedom of the captives, the spiritual fathers, and social solidarity. On June 5, a liturgy will be served in the Armenian Apostolic Church on the occasion of the feast of the...
 The newly opened exhibition titled “The Manuscript Secret of the Creator Nature” presented for the first time a restored image from the first layer of frescoes in the Mother Cathedral of Etchmiadzin. At the opening ceremony of the exhibition, Ara Khzmalyan, Director of the Mashtots Matenadaran,...
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 The World Youth Union of the Armenian Church, operating under the auspices of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians and under the auspices of the Mother See, operates on all continents of the world and keeps the love for the homeland and Holy Etchmiadzin alive. Thanks to this...
 During the 26 years of the reign of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, in the Armenian dioceses of Armenia and the Diaspora, about 300 churches have been built, renovated and consecrated.
Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians
To build a church means to demonstrate loyalty...
 The tree planting was initiated by the AGBU. The trees were provided free of charge by the Armenian Tree Project charitable foundation. Experts had previously studied the area and recommended low-maintenance plants suitable for the local climate.
 In about 28 countries, under the auspices of AGBU, Young Professionals Groups operate, implementing community projects, often for the motherland. Young Professionals Groups hold their joint gathering in a different country every two years. The Patriarch of All Armenians has noted that this is how...
 The young people have been hosted in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin in recent weeks, learning the Armenian language and Armenian history. They have received spiritual and religious knowledge. They have participated in cultural programs, art and craft classes at the Youth Center of Holy...
 Led by Pastor Hakob Gevorgyan of Philadelphia's Holy Trinity Church, the young men who came on a pilgrimage to their homeland toured Armenia. The pilgrims visited Holy Etchmiadzin with the mission of renewing their vow and strengthening their connection with the Homeland. In accordance with their...
 The Transfiguration is preceded by a fast. It is important to spend the fast in prayer, reading more Scripture, meditating, and attending church. The Vardavar fast this year will begin on July 21.
 Armenians over the age of 15 who have completed primary, secondary, or higher education can apply. The Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem provides for the student's travel, food, clothing, medical, and educational expenses.
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 Under the direction and blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the Izmirlian Medical Center provides free medical care to Syrian Armenians, displaced persons from Artsakh, those injured in the 44-day war, beneficiaries of the "Soldier's House", and families of fallen...
 Over the past twenty years, the number of museums and museum exhibits in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin has increased significantly. Through the efforts of His Holiness Karekin II, Patriarch of All Armenians, and donations from the faithful, the museums are being enriched with new materials.
 The 8 Youth Centers operating in Armenia were established 31 years ago with the vision of the Patriarch of All Armenians. The Youth Centers have contributed to the spiritual and professional education of thousands of Armenian children.
 Dozens of soldiers injured as a result of the Artsakh war are being treated and prosthetically fitted in the best medical facilities abroad, with the direct assistance of His Holiness Karekin II, the Patriarch of All Armenians.
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Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians
Holy Etchmiadzin, through its spiritual and national service, has become the pillar and impregnable citadel of Armenian identity and existence, a symbol of the unity of our nation and, like the holy mountain of Ararat, of our permanence. Holy Etchmiadzin...
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His Holiness, during a meeting with the participants of the 12th Pan-Armenian Youth and Student Congress of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, touched upon the occupation of Artsakh, the protection of the rights of the Armenians of Artsakh deprived of their homeland, and the return of...
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 The participants of this year's summer gathering of the AGBU Armenian Youth Association's Andranik Scout Camp at the Matenadaran of the Mother See were hosted by Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan, Director of the Department of External Relations and Protocol of the Mother See. The Archbishop conveyed...
 His Holiness the Patriarch issued a call for hope, peace, and love and urged them to bear witness to their faith and devotion through their deeds, not words, wherever they may be. The Catholicos of All Armenians discussed church-state relations with the pilgrims.
 The Feast of the Transfiguration is one of the five great feasts of the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is prepared for by fasting. The holiday is based on the gospel story of the transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor and his appearance to the disciples in divine glory. On July 27, a festive...
 A festive Liturgy will be served at the Holy Mother of God Church on the feast of the Transfiguration. The relic of the Holy Cross will remain in the church until the end of the day. The Diocese of Aragatsotn invites the faithful to partake of the blessing emanating from the holy relic.
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 The Catholicos' Mausoleum is located in the center of the structure, the right and left sides are intended for lighting candles. The structure also has two altars, which His Holiness consecrated and named after the apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew. For the architects of the underground, vaulted...
 The liturgy was served by Bishop Arshak Khachatryan. The Bishop called for clearing thoughts, dispelling the fog of the horizon. He wished that the Armenian people, shattered by the losses and pains of the war, would be strengthened by hope and faith, that dignity and honor would water our...
 On the feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, a Liturgy was served at the Holy Mother of God Church in the village of Aragats, Aragatsotn Diocese. The officiating clergyman reflected on the gospel episode of the Transfiguration and spoke about the power of prayer for communicating with God...
 With the blessing of Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, Primate of the Shirak Diocese, a pilgrimage was held from Gyumri’s St. Hakob Church to the Holy Saviour Church on the eve of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. Before the pilgrimage, the faithful participated in the evening service and general...
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 The film tells the story of the heroic deeds of the 25th Battalion of the Armenian National Army, which defended one of the heights of the Marjanlu area of Jrakan during the 44-day war in Artsakh. The strategically important Unnamed Height was defended by soldiers under the command of Major Edgar...
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 During the excavations, the foundations of the northern wall of the church were uncovered. According to experts, the initial assumption is that the cause of the destruction was wars and invasions. Six clay jars were found in the northeastern area of the monument. Two of the jars were damaged over...
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 About 700 scouts and members of the Central Board of the 12th Armenian General Physical Education Union visited the Mother See. On this occasion, a blessing ceremony for the participants of the games was held in the Mother See under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of...
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