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An eventful week in one breathCatholicos of All Armenians Expresses Support and Prayers to Syrian Armenians The Armenian Community of Jerusalem Organizes Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Philip Students of Armenian Schools in California Join Call for Release of Armenian Prisoners in Baku The Scribes-Deacons... more |
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Ashtarak Youth Center Dhol Players Won First Place in the "World Art Games" International CompetitionThe Ashtarak Youth Center "Gulameryan" Dhol Players of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin participated in the "World Art Games" International Competition Festival held remotely in Spain and won an honorable first place. The Dhol class has been operating since 2015. There are currently 18... more |
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Conference on Azerbaijan’s anti-Armenian policy organized in MoscowRepresentatives of Russian and Armenian universities and scientific centers characterized the policy pursued by Azerbaijan as a distortion of history, the destruction of Artsakh’s spiritual and cultural heritage, and an attempt to mislead the international community with articles and... more |
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Holy Lance of Geghard was brought out on the day of remembrance of the apostles St. Thaddeus and St. BartholomewThe last time Holy Lance of Geghard was brought to the Mother Cathedral was in 2017. The day of commemoration of the first Armenian enlighteners was declared the day of the vow of Saint Geghard by the patriarchal canon. According to sacred tradition, the God-given Geghard was brought to the... more |
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The relics of the apostles St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew were brought out on the eve of the feastThis year, November ends in the church calendar with the feast of the Apostles St. Thaddeus and Bartholomew. On the day before the feast, on November 29, a pre-holiday service was held in the Mother Cathedral during the evening service. On this occasion, by the Patriarchal direction, the relics... more |
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Gyumri's Holy Saviour Church will be reconsecrated on December 7The Holy Savior Church in Gyumri is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its construction this year. On December 5, the nave of the Holy Savior Church will be held, a church ceremony held on the occasion of the renovation. On December 7, the church will be re-consecrated under the presiding... more |
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An eventful week in one breathThe newly appointed Armenian pastor of Spain, Father Ghevond Saghatekian, celebrated his first liturgy in Barcelona. The Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Great Britain participated in Red Wednesday, which is dedicated to persecuted Christians. The final consecration and funeral... more |
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The funeral service for national benefactor Gerard Trbanjian was held at the Church of the Holy ArchangelsThe funeral service for national benefactor Gerard Trbanjian was held at the Church of the Holy Archangels of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. He made a significant contribution, especially in the field of... more |
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The Catholicos of All Armenians receives clergymen ordained as priestsHis Holiness blessed the priests with a protective prayer, wishing them a fruitful spiritual mission. The newly ordained priests' fast will end before Christmas, after which, with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, they will celebrate their first liturgies and be called to... more |
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A conference was organized in Rome on the preservation of Artsakh's holy sitesThe conference was held at the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. The scholars emphasized the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of Artsakh in the context of the Christian story and universal cultural rights. The reports were delivered by experts and Armenologists from... more |
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The “Youth Voice” Choir Participated in the Divine Liturgy with the “School Department” of the Yekmalyan LiturgyThe “Youth Voice” children’s and youth choir of the Armenian Diocese of Brazil participated in the Divine Liturgy with the “School Department” of the Yekmalyan Liturgy. The “Youth Voice” youth choir, composed of students of the “Durian” National School, was founded 2 years ago and is led by... more |
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Two new priests have received cowl and joined the ranks of the Brotherhood of the Mother SeeThe service of Granting of the Cowl (Veghar) was officiated in the Mother See. Father Virap and Father Mashtots received the cowl and joined the ranks of the Brotherhood of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The cowl is placed on the head of each novice as a symbol of the celibate priesthood.... more |