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His Holiness blessed the participants of the Armenian General Physical Education Union's sports gamesAbout 700 scouts and members of the Central Board of the 12th Armenian General Physical Education Union visited the Mother See. On this occasion, a blessing ceremony for the participants of the games was held in the Mother See under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of... more |
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Archaeologists have begun excavations of the single-nave basilica church of St. Mariane in VagharshapatDuring the excavations, the foundations of the northern wall of the church were uncovered. According to experts, the initial assumption is that the cause of the destruction was wars and invasions. Six clay jars were found in the northeastern area of the monument. Two of the jars were damaged over... more |
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The premiere of Aram Shahbazyan's documentary film "The Capture of an Unnamed Height" took placeThe film tells the story of the heroic deeds of the 25th Battalion of the Armenian National Army, which defended one of the heights of the Marjanlu area of Jrakan during the 44-day war in Artsakh. The strategically important Unnamed Height was defended by soldiers under the command of Major Edgar... more |
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In Gyumri, believers made a pilgrimage from St. Jacob Church to the Holy Savior ChurchWith the blessing of Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, Primate of the Shirak Diocese, a pilgrimage was held from Gyumri’s St. Hakob Church to the Holy Saviour Church on the eve of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. Before the pilgrimage, the faithful participated in the evening service and general... more |
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Transfiguration liturgy celebrated in the Mother CathedralThe liturgy was served by Bishop Arshak Khachatryan. The Bishop called for clearing thoughts, dispelling the fog of the horizon. He wished that the Armenian people, shattered by the losses and pains of the war, would be strengthened by hope and faith, that dignity and honor would water our... more |
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The relic of the Lord's Cross has been moved to the Holy Mother of God Church in AragatsOn the feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, a Liturgy was served at the Holy Mother of God Church in the village of Aragats, Aragatsotn Diocese. The officiating clergyman reflected on the gospel episode of the Transfiguration and spoke about the power of prayer for communicating with God... more |
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The Catholicosate Mausoleum and Candlelight Hall were opened under the auspices of His Holiness the PatriarchThe Catholicos' Mausoleum is located in the center of the structure, the right and left sides are intended for lighting candles. The structure also has two altars, which His Holiness consecrated and named after the apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew. For the architects of the underground, vaulted... more |
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On Vardavar, the relic of the Holy Cross will be moved to the Holy Mother of God Church in AragatsA festive Liturgy will be served at the Holy Mother of God Church on the feast of the Transfiguration. The relic of the Holy Cross will remain in the church until the end of the day. The Diocese of Aragatsotn invites the faithful to partake of the blessing emanating from the holy relic. |
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On July 27, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, VardavarThe Feast of the Transfiguration is one of the five great feasts of the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is prepared for by fasting. The holiday is based on the gospel story of the transfiguration of Christ on Mount Tabor and his appearance to the disciples in divine glory. On July 27, a festive... more |
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AGBU Scout Camp Participants Visit the Mother SeeThe participants of this year's summer gathering of the AGBU Armenian Youth Association's Andranik Scout Camp at the Matenadaran of the Mother See were hosted by Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan, Director of the Department of External Relations and Protocol of the Mother See. The Archbishop conveyed... more |
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The Patriarch of All Armenians received a group of pilgrims from New YorkHis Holiness the Patriarch issued a call for hope, peace, and love and urged them to bear witness to their faith and devotion through their deeds, not words, wherever they may be. The Catholicos of All Armenians discussed church-state relations with the pilgrims. |
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Catholicos of All Armenians received the participants of the 12th ARF Youth CampHis Holiness, during a meeting with the participants of the 12th Pan-Armenian Youth and Student Congress of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, touched upon the occupation of Artsakh, the protection of the rights of the Armenians of Artsakh deprived of their homeland, and the return of... more |
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