His Holiness the Catholicos Receives Clergy from the Catholic Diocese of Trieste


His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, received clergy from the Catholic Diocese of Trieste (Italy), led by the Diocesan Bishop, Enrico Trevisi at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. His Holiness spoke with satisfaction about the close relations and effective cooperation... more

Newly Built Armenian Church of Saint John the Baptist Consecrated in Ivanovo, Russia


On October 17, in the city of Ivanovo, Russian Federation, the newly built Armenian Church of Saint John the Baptist—along with the khachkars (cross-stones) installed in its courtyard, dedicated to the unbreakable friendship between the Armenian and Russian peoples was solemnly consecrated by... more

Potential Consequences of Dissolving the Spiritual Leadership Service in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia


By order of the Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia, the spiritual leadership service within the Armed Forces was dissolved; consequently, as of February 1, 2026, approximately 50 military chaplains have departed from their respective military units. According to human rights... more

Inaugural Divine Liturgy by the Newly Appointed Locum Tenens of the Vayots Dzor Diocese in Vayk


On October 18, at the Saint Trdat Church in Vayk, the newly appointed Locum Tenens of the Vayots Dzor Diocese, Very Reverend Father Movses Sargisyan, celebrated his inaugural Divine Liturgy. Bishop Makar Hakobyan presented the pastoral staff of the diocese to the Father. In his address, the... more

The Catholicos of All Armenians Received a Delegation from the "Save Armenia" Organization


On October 16, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, received a delegation from the "Save Armenia" organization, led by its Executive Director, Dr. Paul Murray. His Holiness offered his blessings and expressed his appreciation to the organization for its... more

Latest Hearing in the Nersisyan Case: Prosecution Seeks Prison Sentences


On October 15, the trial involving Gevorg Nersisyan—brother of the Catholicos of All Armenians, Karekin II and his son, Hambardzum Nersisyan, continued at the Court of First Instance of Armavir Province. The public prosecutor requested that the court sentence Gevorg Nersisyan to three years and... more

The 25th Anniversary of the Consecration of St. Yeghishe Church in London and the Feast of the Holy Translators


On October 11, marking the 25th anniversary of the consecration of St. Yeghishe Armenian Church in London and the Feast of the Holy Translators, His Grace Bishop Aren Shahenyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Argentina and Chile, celebrated the Divine Liturgy. He was invited by His Grace... more

Presentation of the Western Armenian Translation of the Novel "The Book of Mush"


On October 13, the presentation of the Western Armenian translation of the novel "The Book of Mush", by Italian-Armenian author Antonia Arslan, took place at the Zangak Bookstore. The event was initiated by the Tufenkian Foundation in collaboration with the organization "Save Armenia" and the... more

Construction of an Educational Center by the Mother See under the Tumo Program Faces Artificial Obstacles


For years, the construction of an educational center—planned by the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin in Vagharshapat under the Tumo program—has encountered artificial obstacles. Yet, the center could provide 2,500 teenagers with the opportunity to acquire modern knowledge and practical skills... more

Biblical Seminar Dedicated to Healing Psychological Trauma


The Bible Society of Armenia has organized a gathering of specialists in trauma healing, centered on the theme: "Healing the Past to Move Toward the Future... Trauma Persisting Through Generations." Representatives from Bible Societies and churches across various countries, alongside clergy... more

The Feast of the Holy Translators at Ayb School


At Ayb School, the Feast of the Holy Translators was marked by a ceremony dedicated to the commencement of construction of the Holy Translators Church, located within the educational campus. Father Mesrop Aramian, a co-founder of the school, emphasized that by canonizing the translators and... more

The Feast of the Holy Translators at the Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan


On October 10, the Feast of the Holy Translators was celebrated at the Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan, with the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Father Husik Smbatyan, a monk-priest and the Dean of the Gevorkian Theological Seminary. Led by Father Shnorhk Paloyan, a priest serving as... more