His Holiness the Patriarch received the participants of the Assembly of the European Union of Judges


The Catholicos of All Armenians considered it important for the international judicial community to address the protection of the just rights of the forcibly displaced Armenians of Artsakh, the trumped-up trial of Armenians captured by Azerbaijan, as well as the actions of destruction and... more

Catholicos of All Armenians congratulates newly elected Pope Leo XIV


His Holiness wished that the Pope of Rome would lead the Catholic Church with truth and mercy and would constantly bear witness to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in the present world, which is in need of peace, justice and spiritual renewal. The Catholicos of All Armenians noted that the... more

The premiere of the historical drama "The Partisan" took place at Hakob Paronyan's Theater


The play describes the 29-year period of anarchy in Greater Armenia at the end of the 3rd century. The partisan was played by Honored Artist Samson Stepanyan. Samvel Mheryan wrote the play based on his historical novel "Before the Storm." According to the author, King Trdat is not an active... more

The documentary film "Shushi: AMEN" by Ruben Gevorgyan and Mariam Yegoryan was screened at the AGBU Hall


The sixth film in the film series “History of the Armenian East: Artsakh” by director Ruben Grigoryan was completed after the master’s death in 2021 by his student, young filmmaker Mariam Yegoryan. The film “Shushi։ AMEN” participated in the prestigious Menshov “Pobedil Vmeste” documentary film... more

Message of the Catholicos of All Armenians on the occasion of the Victory and Peace Day


His Holiness the Patriarch told reporters that he prayed not only for the souls of the fallen, but also for the Armenian prisoners held in Baku. Prior to that, the Catholicos of All Armenians, together with the Brotherhood of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Primate of the Mother See, the spiritual leader of... more

Catholicos of All Armenians receives delegation led by Mayor of Marseille


His Holiness emphasized that the delegation's visit to Armenia and the Mother See is proof of Armenian-French friendship and the support shown by the French authorities in this difficult period for the Armenian people. The Armenian Patriarch noted that numerous Armenians who survived the Armenian... more

The Armenian Diocese of Georgia honored the memory of the Russian military leader of Armenian descent, Mikhail Loris-Melikov


On Sunday, at the end of the Liturgy, a requiem service was held at the grave of Mikael Loris-Melikov. An event dedicated to his memory was held at the Hayartun Center of the diocese. A documentary film about the life and activities of Loris-Melikov was shown.  

The main work inside the Cathedral's candlelight hall has been completed


In parallel with the restoration of the Mother Cathedral, a candlelight hall was built. Thanks to this, the frescoes of the Cathedral will no longer be damaged by smoke. Now the floor has been covered with granite slabs, retaining walls, stairs, and wide ramps have been built. Currently, issues of... more

A festive liturgy was served at Noravank Church


After the reconstruction and re-consecration of Noravank in 1999, the monastery's feast day was established. In the Armenian Church's calendar, that day coincides with Ashkharamatra or Green Sunday. The festive liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Abraham Mkrtchyan, Primate of the Vayots Dzor... more

Priestly ordination of seven pilgrims took place at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


After the end of the Saturday Evening Service, the priestly ordination ceremony took place. In the Mother Monastery, in the presence of the Brotherhood of Holy Etchmiadzin, a public examination of the Orthodox faith of the newly ordained was held. The ordained unanimously rejected and cursed... more

Gevorgyan Theological Seminary announces admission for the 2025-2026 academic year


Male citizens up to 22 years of age, who have secondary or higher education, and are members of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, can be admitted to the seminary. Applicants will take a written exam in the Armenian language, and an oral exam in Armenian history and Armenian literature. Musical... more

The Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople has published Levon Lachikyan's picture book "Constantinople, Old and New"


In Armenia, the trilingual picture book in Armenian, English, and Turkish was presented at the beginning of the library week at the National Academy of Sciences's Basic Scientific Library. The artist depicted the urban environment and culture of Constantinople, where the old and the new, the... more

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