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Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Holy Nativity Candlelight, 05.01.2026
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Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians received the heads of various departments of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The Director of the Administrative and Economic Department of the Mother See, Bishop Mushegh Babayan, on behalf of those present, congratulated His Holiness on the occasion of...
This trial, with its legal, social and moral significance, remains in the spotlight of public attention. Numerous supporters of the initiative, clergymen, and independent citizens are expressing their support for the movement’s supporters in the court yard and in the courtroom, hoping for a fair...
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 By the order of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the Primate of the Diocese of Masyatsotn, Bishop Gevorg Saroyan, was dismissed from his post due to abuse of the position of Primate, failure to fulfill his duties, and coercion and pressure on the clergy of the diocese....
 Some of the clergy voluntarily left the spiritual sphere, unable to bear the heavy burden of the church. Some did not justify the hopes of their spiritual leaders. According to statistics, in fact, 38 clergy left the sphere by their own application, 27 voluntarily left the place of service, 15 were...
The exhibited works are the works of Hasmik Karapulyan over the last two years. The art critic's series of paintings dedicated to ancient Armenian temples prove that the holy temples of the Armenian faith are not just a legacy of the past; standing or bowing, they always preach faith, hope, love...
Amid the slanderous attacks against Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, hundreds of public statements of loyalty and support have been made by the church system. They have been made individually, by united dioceses, and officially.
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 According to rumors circulating in the media, some high-ranking military personnel, abusing their official powers, are exerting pressure on Spiritual Servants, trying to involve them in the anti-church campaign initiated by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia.
 The Catholicos of All Armenians, addressing the topic of the return of the captives, wished that with the blessing of the Lord and the support of the entire people, they will restore the peaceful and normal course of their lives.
 In order to avoid possible clashes, troubles and unpleasant incidents, to respect the spiritual peace and feelings of the pilgrims, as well as the majesty and meaning of the holiday, on the occasion of the feast of St. John the Baptist, a Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served at the Holy Mother of...
According to Jewish law, on the 8th day after birth, the baby Jesus is taken to the temple and named. Jesus is the Greek version of the Jewish name Joshua, which means “The Lord saves.”
 Considering the accusation of the Church’s involvement in politics as unfounded and unacceptable, the Supreme Spiritual Council rejected the attempts by the ruling power to involve the Armenian Church in political processes by forming artificial agendas, which creates new divisions and...
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The clergy and faithful of the Aragatsotn Diocese were participating in the liturgy at the St. John's Church in Byurakan. The church calendar lists January 15 as the feast of the birth of John the Baptist.
The newly appointed vicar of the Masyatsotn Diocese, Father Ruben, was born in 1979 in the city of Hrazdan. He received his secondary education in the secondary schools of Hrazdan and then in the village of Aratashen.
Vahagn Chakhalyan, one of the members of the Holy Struggle, noted that after months of imprisonment and numerous deprivations, the courtroom is the only place where they can express their views in their defense.
The high-ranking clergy of the Armenian Church have been targeted in an attempt to deprive the church of its independence and intensify systemic oppression. What is particularly troubling is that the persecution of the church completely contradicts the Constitution of Armenia.
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 Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan offered his first Liturgy in the Norabats church of the Masyatsotn Diocese , which was attended by the clergy of the Masyatsotn Diocese. Earlier, the clergy expressed their unconditional loyalty to the order of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church and the mission of the...
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 The Mother See announced that one of the ways to overcome the worrying situation created as a result of the authorities’ unconstitutional steps is the convening of a Episcopal Assembly, the canonicality of which is in no way conditioned by the place of convening. The most important issues affecting...
 During the joint liturgy, the faithful prayed for the holy priests Mkrtich, Bagrat, Michael, Arshak, priest Garegin under house arrest, benefactor Samvel Karapetyan, and Armenians in illegal imprisonment and captivity. At the end of the liturgy, the “Patriarchal hymn” was sung. The clergy of the...
 The planned Episcopal Assembly in Austria is conditioned by historical, canonical and situational circumstances, with the aim of ensuring the free, legal and full course of the conference. This decision stems from historical experience and the current situation, the aim of which is to ensure the...
At the end of the Fast of Catechumens, on Saturday, January 31, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the feast of St. Sargis the Great, his son Martiros, and 14 soldiers. The Fast of Catechumens was established by Gregory the Illuminator. After leaving Khor Virap, at his urging, King...
The public prosecutors presented a list of evidence, after which the defense attorneys stated that there was no physical evidence that would confirm that the materials listed by the prosecutors would be used to commit terrorism or any other illegal act. Ara Rustamyan and the other defendants...
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 Our boat is also rocking today, but the Lord said, "Do not be afraid." The vicar of the Masyatsotn Diocese, Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan, delivers a sermon during the Sunday liturgy.
The Vicar of the Masyatsotn Diocese, Archbimandrite Ruben Zargaryan, celebrated the liturgy at the Holy Mother of God Church in the village of Dalar in the diocese.
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On the day before Lent, on Barekentan, a Holy and Immortal Liturgy was celebrated at the Mother Cathedral of the Nativity, presided over by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. At the end of the sacred ceremony, a prayer for Christian unity was performed in front of the Holy...
On the evening of the Lenten feast of the Arachavorats, the Aragatsotn priesthood held a joint service at the St. Mariane Church in Ashtarak, during which a prayer for healing was performed. Prayers for healing from the 7 Gospels were read. This rite was once performed for the seriously ill. This...
On January 31, a Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in all churches named after Saint Sargis. On the feast of Saint Sargis, a Divine Liturgy will also be celebrated in the Saint Sargis Monastery Complex in Ushi. On that day, the relic of Saint Sargis will be brought from the Mother See of Holy...
The Vicar of the Masyatsotn Diocese, Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Mother of God Church in Dalar. Despite threats from various officials and individuals against the priests, the clergy of the diocese expressed unconditional loyalty to the order of the...
The hearing was attended by defrocked priests Aramayis Takhmazyan and Stepan Asatryan as victims. The prosecutor's office filed a motion to extend the prelate's detention for another three months. The prelate's defense attorneys stated that the detention of Prelate Mkrtich is illegal, and no...
 Diocesan leaders have been appointed by the patriarchal direction of the Catholicos of All Armenians
By the pontifical order of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, Bishop Partev Barseghyan, having been relieved of his post as Primate of the Gegharkunik Diocese, was appointed Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Switzerland. By another order, the spiritual inspector of...
 The son of the Zohrabyans, who hosted Father Hovsep Sargsyan, was killed during the Four-Day War. Salt, bread, and water were placed on the table in the hospitable house. Father Hovsep announced the news of the birth of Christ to the family members. With this ceremony, the family members and the...
The Holy Father, during the closing ceremony of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, announced that this year’s prayers have been prepared by the Churches of Armenia. He believes that they are a testimony to the courageous Christian faith that the Armenian people have demonstrated...
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The Brotherhood of the Mother See and the faithful prayed for the peace and tranquility of the souls of those who died defending the homeland. January 27 has been designated as the Day of Remembrance of those who died defending the homeland in Armenia. During the requiem mass, those present...
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On January 28, on the occasion of the Armenian Army Day, a republican greeting ceremony was held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch of All Armenians. The Armenian Patriarch, accompanied by the clergy, also visited the Yerablur...
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 Inter-community visits, joint pilgrimages, and a number of social and educational programs are planned in the near future. Under the high pontifical direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and with the blessing of the Primate of the Aragatsotn diocese, Bishop Mkrtich...
Since the first century, the apostles, faithful to the message of Christ, visited the homes of believers to proclaim the Good News of the Holy Nativity and the Glorious Resurrection and to distribute blessings. Their followers, the priests, do the same after the feasts of the Holy Nativity and...
Hovhannes Khudoyan filed a report to the Prosecutor General regarding data falsification, falsification of evidence during criminal proceedings, and the use of this false evidence. According to him, months ago he had informed the prosecutor’s office about the falsification of the evidence...
The clergy of the Aragatsotn Diocese, together with the faithful, prayed for the stability of the church, the longevity of the life of the Armenian Patriarch, for the holy saints Mkrtich, Bagrat, Michael, Arshak, benefactor Samvel Karapetyan, and for the Armenians who are illegally imprisoned and...
 Criminal proceedings against Catholicos may hinder the organization of the bishops’ assembly: lawyer
Member of the Supreme Spiritual Council Gevorg Danielyan fears that the proceedings initiated by the Investigative Committee against the church for failure to execute the judicial act may put the bishops’ assembly to be convened in Austria in February under attack. His Holiness Gevorg was...
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 The Reverend Father Mkrtchyan claims that during a meeting convened at the Ministry of Defense, the deacons were first asked collectively and then individually about their position on the so-called church reform announced by Nikol Pashinyan. He claims that high-ranking military personnel in the...
 Father Varazdat Najaryan reported that they tried to extort support from the regimental elders for the reform program announced by Nikol Pashinyan, but the structure did not join the movement.
Father Vanand Andreasyan claims that high-ranking military officials suggested that clergy serving in the army should come out against His Holiness. The clergy rejected them.
 The Spiritual Servants and deacons were invited to a meeting at the Ministry of Defense, which was also attended by Suren Papikyan. They discussed the issue of the participation of the colonels in the “reform program” announced by Nikol Pashinyan. Later, the Deputy Minister met separately with the...
With the blessing of the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, the youth of the youth associations of the diocese gathered for a joint prayer at the St. Sarkis Monastery Complex in Ushi. A festive Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served at the monastery complex. On the...
 Criminal cases have been initiated against the bishops, they are accused of obstructing the execution of a judicial act. And the judicial act concerns the lawsuit of the former leader of Masyatsotn, Arman Saroyan, who was declared a canon. The court, examining his lawsuit with lightning speed,...
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