Prosecutors Present Hunting Weapon as Evidence in Sacred Struggle Case


The defense countered by stating that the weapon is legal and that Hayk Shahnazaryan is a member of a hunting union. The attorneys tried to ask the prosecutors if there was any factual evidence linking the legally held weapon to the charges. The public prosecutors insisted that they would... more

Ararat Celebrates 4th Anniversary of Consecration of Holy Savior Church


With the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the sacred relic of the Cross was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the city of Ararat. A Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served in the Holy Savior Church of Ararat. The Primate of the Diocese, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan,... more

Armenian Cultural Heritage Learned at Camp in Belgian Community


About 120 children and youth, 43 clergy, teachers, and volunteers spent three days in an atmosphere of prayer, learning, games, and spiritual joy. During those days, the youth had a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge of the Christian faith and to learn about the Armenian spiritual and... more

Bishop Narek Berberian, Primate of the Diocese of Brazil, has initiated a “Ritual Training Program”


The church’s scholastic class combines education with recreation and camp activities. Deacon Gevorg Geogjian supported the implementation of the program by providing a private house where the Bishop conducted the training course. Having served in the United States for more than 20 years, Bishop... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Holy Etchmiadzin


The Holy and Immortal Liturgy was celebrated under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. His Holiness, the clergy and the faithful prayed for the stability and eternal radiance of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Amid the sounds of the Patriarchal... more

Catholicos of All Armenians Voted at the 14/11 Polling Station in Etchmiadzin


His Holiness arrived at the polling station accompanied by the Brotherhood of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. After the election, the Patriarch of All Armenians answered questions from journalists gathered near the polling station.  

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the memory of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s release from imprisonment in the deep pit of Khor Virap


On the occasion of the release from Virap, a festive liturgy was served by the Primate of the Diocese of Masyatsotn, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan. With the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the cross-shaped reliquary containing the relics of the first patriarch, St.... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the most trusted institutions in Armenia


According to the results of periodic sociological surveys conducted by the “Arar” Civilization Research Foundation since 2023, the most trusted institutions are the Armed Forces with an index of 69.6 percent and the Armenian Apostolic Church with an index of 65.3 percent. The director of the... more

An event titled “The Story of a Carpet” was held at the Arabkir Armenian Children’s Home


Araks Mansuryan, Shushan Petrosyan, Anna Mayilyan, Ara Gevorgyan, Samvel Sevada, David Amalyan, Armen Amiryan, Vazgen Yakubyan, and magician Vardan Amiryan helped the students of the Arabkir Armenian Children’s Home weave carpets. The students of the carpet and rug class and the guests held a... more

On June 7, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the feast of Holy Etchmiadzin


On the occasion of the feast, a liturgy will be served in the Mother Cathedral, during which a prayer will be sung for the Armenian Church, people and homeland. A Republican wish will also be made for the unshakable and eternal radiance of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The feast of Holy... more

Court changes Archbishop Bagrat’s detention to house arrest


The news of changing Archbishop Bagrat’s detention to house arrest came as a surprise to the participants in the court session and to the Archbishop, as in December the same judge had rejected the change in the preventive measure. It is noteworthy that all other members of the struggle have been... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the day of remembrance of John the Baptist and Bishop Athanasius


Thursday is the day of remembrance of the bishops of the Shoghakat Church, John the Baptist and Saint Athanasius. Their relics were brought to Armenia by Gregory the Illuminator. In front of the Arch of Gregory the Illuminator, the Patriarch of All Armenians blessed the people with the relic of... more