Choir of Gevorkian Theological Seminary perform in the Armenian Prelacy of Moscow


On February 5, “Etchmiadzin ”Choir of Gevorkian Theological Seminary gave a concert in the banquet hall of the Armenian Church of Moscow performing spiritual and secular songs. 

First comprehensive book about Grigor Shghtayakir (Chain-bearer) Patriarch was published


Armenian pilgrimages in Jerusalem were preserved and inherited to us in the result of endless fights over the rights on these places. One of the key roles in this fight was that of Grigor Shghtayakir (Chain-bearer) Patriarch. The book “Grigor Shghtayakir Patriarch” published by the Patriarchal... more

New program implemented for Syrian Armenians and their concerns in Armenia


Funded by Act Alliance, the Foundations ECLOF, AMCOR and Round Table implement joint integration program for Syrian Armenians. Within the scope of this program, more than 50 Syrian Armenians visited Holy Etchmiadzin. 

Shamkhoretsots Surb Astvatsatsin Church in Tbilisi endangered


Shamkhoretsots Surb Astvatsatsin Church in Tbilisi is in the danger of final destruction. The issue was raised by the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Georgia.  

Feast of St. Ghevondthe Priest and His Companions and the priests’ congregation in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


February 21 is the Feast of St. Ghevondthe Priest and His Companions. St. Ghevond and his Companions were those priests who were leading the Armenian army in the field of Avarayr along with the Captains of Vartan. The remembrance day of St. Ghevond and His Companions has turned into the feast of... more

Events organized in Hovhannes Tumanyan Museum to mark 148th anniversary of the writer


On February 19, like every year, the Yerevan house of Hovhannes Tumanyan was in happy commotion. On the birthday of the great writer his house door open from early morning till late night. “Tumanyan became an established writer due to books and filled the gap of academic education with the help... more

New books 20.02.2017


The novel of Mkrtich Armen “Yerevan” and the Selection of martyred writer, publicist and translator Artashes Harutyunyan were published.   

International Church News 20.02.2017


Newly constructed Russian Church St. Cross will be consecrated in April. Patriarch of Georgian Orthodox Church made his first announcementafter long treatment and surgery in Germany.  New exhibition of Near East Islamic Art opened in Hermitage.  Christian state... more

Upcoming Feast of St. Ghevond the Priest and His Companions and the Feast of St. Vartan the Captain and His Companions


On February21 our church will celebrate the Feast of St. Ghevond the Priest and His Companions, and on February 23 – the Feast of St. Vartan the Captain and His 1036 Companions.   

Painter Ani Manukyan’s Holy Mother of God made of enamel


In the studio of national master, silversmith Arshak Manukyan unique masterpieces are created. Some of them are authored by his daughter Ani Manukyan. She unveils the perished secrets of enamel painting.   

The book “Vagharshapat: Monasteries and Lapidary Inscriptions” by Arsen Harutyunyan was published


Publishing Department of the Mother See published the book “Vagharshapat: Monasteries and Lapidary Inscriptions” authored by Arsen Harutyunyan. The book is dedicate to the lapidary inscriptions heritage of the Armenian spiritual center Etchmiadzin. This is the first ever complex study, which... more

Light-diode translation board was launched in Opera Theatre


A light-diode translation board was launched in the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, which will feature the libretto of the given composition in Armenian and some foreign language. This technical equipment unprecedented for cultural institutions in Armenia came into life by the... more