The first week of the Great Lent was finalized


The Armenian Church finalized the first week of the Great Lent. What is the sacrament of each of the weeks of the Great Lent? The priest provides explanations.  

Catholicos of All Armenians received Armen Sargsyan


Armen Sargsyan, candidate for the President of Armenia nominated by the Republican Party was received in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and blessed by Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians.  

The National Library presented 100 books to Calcutta Humanitarian Seminary.


Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Library of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the National Library of Armenia have an extensive experience of cooperation. Recently, a book exchange took place. The National Library presented 100 books to the Calcutta Humanitarian Seminary functioning under the... more

The members of the initiative “New Armenia, New Patriarch” met with the Primate of Shirak Diocese


On June 17, after Sunday Divine Liturgy, the members of the initiative demanding the resignation of Catholicos met with Bishop Mikayel Ajapahian, the Primate of Shirak Diocese, expecting him to convey their demands to Karekin II. During an intense meeting lasting 1 hour and 12-minutes, Father... more

Concert of “Traveling” Choir in Yerevan


The French Choir “Traveling” has traveled in Italy, Bulgaria, Check Republic, UK, Spain, Greece and Morocco with concerts over the last 14 years. The Ministry of Culture and the Armenian Association of Little Armenian Singers NGO supported Armenian concerts. Karen, the only Armenian member of... more

Regional Festival “Spiritual songs “ in Odzun Holy Mother of God Church


In Odzun St. Holy Mother of God Church, Gugark Diocese Archbishop Sebou Chouldjian blessed the opening of the Regional Festival “Spiritual Songs”. The first day of the concert, the Elderly Choir “Nare” from Yerevan and Komitas Art School Choirs of Vanadzor performed for the guests. ... more

The students of Eurnekian Public School read Shnorhali


The first mass of the Great Lent was attended by the students of Eurnekian School; they received the blessing of the Armenian Patriarch and read the prayer of Nerses Shnorhali “I Confess with Faith” in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.   

Charity Dentistry “Etchmiadzin 13” provided services to more than 20,000 people


French Charity Dentistry “Etchmiadzin 13” was founded by the joint efforts of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Bouches-du-Rhône provincal council and “Bardzunk” Armenian-French Charitable NGO.  The early treatment and prevention center they founded offers free services to... more

Festival of Francophone Films in Yerevan


This year, within the scope of Francophone events, the 2nd festival of French films will be launched in Yerevan from March 12-18.  

House Blessing: Good news of the Holy Resurrection - home by home


What is a House Blessing; why and when does this ceremony need to be performed? Father Yesayi Artenian offers House Blessing ceremony at Chichakyan's house and explains the details of the sacrament and ritual.  

Under the guidance of the Primate of Tavush Diocese a Divine Liturgy was offered


On the preceding Sunday of the 4th Sunday of the Great Lent, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the commemoration day of Hovhannes Yerusaghemtsi, Hovhan Odznetsi, Grigor Tatevatsi and Hovhannes Vorotnetsi. Every year, despite the Lent, an open-curtain Liturgy is served across all Armenian... more

Blessing of the ground of the social-educational, cultural and youth building of Tavush Diocese


On April 8th the building of the diocesan center with social-educational, cultural and youth departments of the Tavush Diocese was blessed. The architect is Mariam Movsisyan, the construction works are coordinated by the chief architect of Tavush Marz Misak Melkumyan. The building is built... more