Angels’ theme in the Armenian and European iconography


Angels’ iconography in the Armenian and European art is presented by Father Sevak Saribekyan.   

Prescription for depression by the clergy


Depressed emotional state: this is how the invisible disease of the 21st century translated from Latin: depression caused by any biological, social, psychological, economic and many other factors. Father Smbat is very well informed about this disease: he used to study psychology in the Medical... more

Feast of Tearnyndaraj in the Armenian Diocese of Georgia


The bonfire of Tearnyndaraj was lighted in the Armenian Diocese of Georgia. On the evening of February 13, a Divine Liturgy was offered in the Armenian Apostolic Churches of Georgia. The festive fire of Tearnyndaraj was lighted in the backyards of St. Gevork Cathedral and Holy Etchmiadzin Church... more

Chapel of first unit in Armavir Penitentiary was consecrated


Armavir Penitentiary is the largest in Armenia designed for 1200 persons.  It is comprised of 6 units. Last year, these days, a chapel in the second unit was consecrated and called Holy Transfiguration. The chapel was built by the convicts. This year, on February 11, the convicts... more

The fairy-tale “Blue Fox” by Lilit Altunyan was published


“Blue Fox” written by Lilit Altunyan was published in Armenian, English and Russian.   

Cultural events dedicated to the Feast of St. Sarkis


Events dedicated to the Feast of St. Sarkis in the cultural life. 

Feast of St. Sarkis the Captain in Tbilisi


Big celebrations of the Feast of St. Sarkis was celebrated in the Armenian Diocese of Georgia. On the eve of the feast, the procession of Georgian Armenians marched from Holy Etchmiadzin Church of Havlabar to the district Khurpukh guided by the church clergy. Singing sharakans, they led people... more

Water blessing ceremony in the Army Corps N3


Home and water blessing ceremonies were offered in one of the military units of Army Corps.The Godfather of the Water blessing ceremony was commander, colonel Karo Hoghmrtsyan.   

Festivities of St. Sarkis in St. Sarkis Church community of Argavand


The clergy of Argavand St. Sarkis Church consider the feast of St. Sarkis the Commander to be the feast of their community. The pastor of Argavand Church Father Grigor Hovhannisyan addressed the last prayer of St. Sarkis in his sermon, where the saint was expressing his satisfaction with God... more

Finalization of the contestofloveconfessions in MartirosSaryan House-Museum


The contest of love confessions was finalized in Martiros Saryan House-Museum.   

My Secret Book-Lover: joint event of APD and Bukinist bookstore dedicated to the Feast of St. Sarkis


“My Secret Book-Lover”: this is the title of the joint event organized by Ararat Patriarchal Diocese and Bukinist bookstore dedicated to the Feast of St. Sarkis. On the eve of the Feast, around 130 book-lovers and addresses came together in the bookstore.   

Festive ceremonies in Dioceses 13.02.2017


Festivity dedicated to St. Sarkis in Artashat city.  Water blessing ceremony and Divine Liturgy in Damascus.  First Armenian Apostolic ritual in the capital of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur.