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Baptism of soldiers in St. Gayane


St. Gayane Church of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin held a baptism ceremony for the soldiers of Defense and Engineering Unit. The 25 newly converts had their fellow soldiers as their godfathers.
2014-06-06 23:38:52
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Armenian Diocese of Canada has a new leader


Canadian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church elected the Very Rev. Fr. Abgar Hovakimyan as its Primate. He served as Locum Tenens of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Bulgaria.
2014-06-06 23:33:47
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This Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost


On June 8, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Feast of the Coming of the Holy Spirit, the Pentecost. It is the commemoration of the coming of the Holy Spirit onto the disciples, which took place on the fiftieth day of the Holy Resurrection. On the Feast of Pentecost is also the... more
2014-06-06 23:30:53
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The family of Artsakh war participant to have an apartment


Due to the donations within the scope of the program “Extend Your Arm to Your Brother” launched in Gugark Diocese, the family of Samvel Kalashyan, a participant of Artsakh war, with 2nd grade disability, who lived in the cottage (domik) district of Vanadzor, will soon celebrate a... more
2014-06-06 20:48:27
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Construction of Arabkir Church to end in 2015


The Church under construction in Arabkir community of Yerevan is the second biggest Church after St. Grigor Lusavorch Cathedral. The Arabkir Church is constructed with the support of Luis-Simon Manukian. The architect is Artak Ghulian.
2014-06-06 20:43:42
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Charity concert “Give a Hope” for children with HIV


All proceeds from the charity concert organized by the Youth Union of Zoravor St. Astvatsatsin Church in Araratian Patriarchal Diocese will be transferred to the families of children with HIV. The concert was attended by the Choir of Holy Trinity Church, the groups Zangakner, Tsakhkazard, Keghart,... more
2014-06-06 20:32:52
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ArmineKalents: “A Look from Inside” portrait exhibition


The exhibition of Armine Kalents’ portraits opened on June 4 at Kalents Museum was the very first large exhibition of the painter. The museum presented the best canvases of the painter which she had created over fifty years.
2014-06-05 18:36:43
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Restoration of the Armenian Churches in Tbilisi


Mughni St. Gevork Church of Tbilisi will open its doors to the believers in a year, if the reinforcement and restoration works are performed in a timely manner and appropriately. The program of restoring St. Gevork and St. Nshan Churches of Tbilisi is implemented with the involvement of the... more
2014-05-26 20:27:08
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St. Hovhannes Church of Koghb village consecrated


On June 1, St. Hovhannes Church of the borderland village Koghb was consecrated. The ceremony was attended by the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan. The Church will serve three communities of Noyemberyan region – Koghb, Berdavan and Noyemberyan.
2014-06-03 12:24:34
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Shoghakat Choir is 20 years old


Shoghakat Choir of Nor Nork District Youth Center is 20 years old. The final concert took place on June 1, on the International Children’s Day in Charents House-Museum.
2014-06-03 12:22:17
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“Our Hope” organization at Nagashian Child-Care Center


From 2012, Nagashian Child-Care Center operates in Arabkir community under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Around 15 young girls of 12-16 reside there. The Center is also supported by the “Our Hope” organization and individual benefactors. Recently the... more
2014-06-03 08:20:23
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News brief: Mother See and Dioceses


Visit of the Heads of Communities in Armenia to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Ground blessing ceremony of Bardzrashen’sChruch. Consecration of St. Harutyun khachkar-memorial in Vayk. The Armenian Amenaprkich (Holy Saviour) Church of Isfahan will be included in UNESCO world heritage list... more
2014-06-03 08:17:37