Candlelight Divine Liturgy in all churches of Yerevan


On January 5, a Candlelight Divine Liturgy is celebrated in all Armenian churches. Our crew visited St. Anna and Zoravor Surb Astvatsatsin Churches of Yerevan.   

Pontifical Liturgy at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin dedicated to Holy Nativity


The introduction of the sermon delivered by the Catholicos of All Armenians on the Feast of Holy Nativity was from the Gospel of Luke: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,  good will toward men!” The thoughts of believers present in the Pontifical Liturgy were... more

Today is the Remembrance Day of the Dead


Today is the Remembrance Day of the Dead in the Armenian Apostolic Church. In the Mother Cathedral the celebrant was Rev. Father Grigoris Shoghkiyan.   

Employees of the Mother See institutions visit the Supreme Patriarch in the beginning of the year


In the beginning of every year, the employees of the Mother See institutions gather together to congratulate each other and the Catholicos’ New Year and Christmas. His Holiness addressed his appreciation to the employees of the Mother See thanking them for their devotion in their service.... more

Candlelight Divine Liturgy in St. Sarkis Church of Yerevan


The Candlelight Divine Liturgy was offered in St. Grigor Lusavorich Church of Ararat Patriarchal Diocese under the presidency of Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan, the celebrant being Father Shahe Hayrapetyan. The Candlelight of Holy Nativity is traditionally attended by the President Serzh Sargsyan,... more

Crosses of Arabkir Church were installed


On November 10, the crosses of Arabkir Church dome and belfry were installed. This is the second biggest church of Yerevan after St. Gregory the Illuminator Church. The architect is Artak Ghulian.   
2015-12-21 17:28:38

Children’s Choir was created in Tavush Marz


By the initiative of Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan, the Primate of Tavush Marz, Children’s Choir was established in Ijevan city of Tavush Marz.   
2015-12-01 09:34:43

Chapel built in the National Center for AIDS Prevention


On the World AIDS Day, Father Grigor Grigoryan offered a blessing ceremony of the newly-opened chapel in the National Center for AIDS Prevention.
2015-12-05 04:53:33

Third charity concert “Donate Hope”


The proceeds from charity concert “Donate Hope” dedicated to the decennary of Holy Trinity Church will be transferred to Vardges Pananyan who was disabled as a result of gunshot of the enemy in Martakert.   
2015-11-23 17:21:16

First distance learning course on spiritual topics was launched in Armenia


Sunday sermons of St. Sarkis Church in Yerevan will hereinafter be available not only in any Marz of Armenia, but in Artsakh too. Ararat Diocese launches a new distance learning courses. “Study of Gospels”: first distance learning course already has numerous applicants. Their number is growing.... more
2015-11-23 17:19:21

Holy Altar of Holy Mother of God Church in Artimet village was consecrated


The newly-constructed Holy Altar of Holy Mother of God Church in Artimet village located a few kilometers away from Etchmiadzin, was consecrated by the Primate of Armavir Diocese Bishop Zion Adamyan. The new altar bears the name of the father of faith of Armenians Gregory the Illuminator.... more
2015-11-23 17:10:17

Sometimes a hobby may turn into profession: exhibition of Tatev Melkonyan


Tatev Melkonyan, who is specialized in physics, is known to many as a photographer. Her creative life was set off in 2000, when along with Father Shahe and a group of believers participated in a pilgrimage. Tatev Melkonyan organizes her 9th individual exhibition, the last one entitled “Cradle of... more
2015-11-21 09:18:26