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Catholicos of All Armenians Voted at the 14/11 Polling Station in EtchmiadzinHis 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. |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the memory of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s release from imprisonment in the deep pit of Khor VirapOn 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 |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the most trusted institutions in ArmeniaAccording 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 |
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An event titled “The Story of a Carpet” was held at the Arabkir Armenian Children’s HomeAraks 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 |
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On June 7, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the feast of Holy EtchmiadzinOn 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 |
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Court changes Archbishop Bagrat’s detention to house arrestThe 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 |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the day of remembrance of John the Baptist and Bishop AthanasiusThursday 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 |
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The Court of Appeals has considered the issue of changing the preventive measure of Archbishop Mikayel AjapahyanThe lawyers have petitioned to lift the preventive measure of Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, the leader of the Shirak diocese, which is house arrest. The defense side emphasized that Archbishop Mikayel has been in prison for a year, while the intended sentence is two years, meaning that the... more |
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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Second Palm SundayThe Second Palm Sunday, which heralds the Lord's triumphal entry into Upper Jerusalem, is celebrated only by the Armenian Church. The sacred tradition is recounted in detail in the hymn "This Wonderful Sign" written by Catholicos Grigor the Witness. The festive Divine Liturgy was celebrated in... more |
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The Mother Cathedral Museum participated in the pan-European program “Night of Museums”The Mother Cathedral Museum exhibited the highest order of the Armenian Apostolic Church, “Holy Etchmiadzin”, in the center of which is depicted the spiritual center of Armenia, Gregory the Illuminator, with a halo and a cross-shaped staff. Next to him is King Trdat, and above are the apostles... more |
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The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin expects clear assessments from PACEThe meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council was held under the chairmanship of the Catholicos of All Armenians. In a published statement, the council considers the assessment of the PACE pre-election delegation, recorded in the interim statement of May 13, regarding the “unprecedented... more |
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Levon Lachikyan's solo exhibition "Polis Through My Eyes" was held at the AGBU HallThe solo exhibition of drawings and paintings by artist Levon Lachikyan "Polis Through My Eyes" tells the story of old and new Constantinople, the Armenian trace and heritage there. Most of the 50 works on display are presented to art lovers for the first time. The historical walls, fortresses,... more |