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The relic of the Cross of the Lord was moved to the church on the occasion of the Hayravank pilgrimage dayThe relic of the Cross of the Lord was kept in Hayravank until the 18th century, then due to the earthquake, the monks of the monastery moved the relic to Echmiadzin. The relic returned to Hayravank for the first time since the 19th century in 2018, opening a new chapter in the monastery’s... more |
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11 students from Sevan's Vazgenyan Seminary graduate from the religious institution this yearAfter completing their four-year education, students from Sevan's Vazgenyan Seminary receive a bachelor's degree and have the opportunity to continue their studies at any university in Armenia. Statistics show that the majority of graduates prefer to continue their studies at the Gevorgyan... more |
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The number of visitors to the Malatia Armenian Children’s Home has doubled after renovationThe Malatia Armenian Children’s Home has been completely renovated with the support of the Armenian General Benevolent Union, and it bears the name of the benefactor family, Levon and Victoria Shaljian, the Malatia Armenian Children’s Home. A few months ago, the Armenian Children’s Home had 280... more |
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The closing of the academic year of the Gevorgian Theological Seminary took placeThe academic year was concluded by 67 students, 11 of whom are graduates of the seminary and have already been ordained deacons. At the end of the event, the Catholicos of All Armenians conveyed the pontifical message and blessing to those present, highly appreciating the diligent work of the... more |
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Karate class opens at Malatia Armenian Youth CenterThe karate class of the Mother See and AGBU Malatia Armenian Youth Center has opened after moving to a renovated building. Currently, 24 athletes are enrolled in the institution’s class for this sport. The coach is Karen Zhamkochyan, the official representative of the “So Kyokushin” sport in... more |
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The “Promise” Pan-Armenian Project Launched at the MatenadaranOn July 1, the “Promise” project was officially launched at the Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran, the brainchild of Armen Ghazaryan, director of the “Promise” Foundation. The goal is to create handmade silver and gold crosses from a specially developed alloy. Each cross contains crushed particles... more |
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Court Satisfies Church’s Claim Against Interior Ministry PoliceOn June 1, the RA Administrative Court satisfied the claim of the Armenian Apostolic Church against the Interior Ministry Police, recognizing the latter’s inaction as unlawful. The case concerns the situation in the St. Hovhannavank Monastery of the Aragatsotn Diocese. The former... more |
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The relic of Gregory the Illuminator was transferred to the St. Daniel Church of the Vardablur community of the Aragatsotn DioceseJune 27 is the feast day of the St. Daniel Church and the village of Vardablur. By the Patriarchal direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the relic of Gregory the Illuminator was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the St. Daniel Church of the... more |
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Ashtarak's Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home Celebrates Anniversary300 children study in different classes at Ashtarak's Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home. They study singing, dancing, fine arts, various crafts, master musical instruments, and learn languages. The students of the Ashtarak Gulameryan Armenian Children's Home of the Mother See participate in... more |
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Dismissed priest Aramayis Takhmazyan questioned at court hearing in Bishop Mkrtich caseFormer clergyman Aramayis Takhmazyan stated in court that in 2023 he and several clergymen were forced to participate in rallies organized by the opposition. According to him, he participated so that he would not receive a reprimand in the future or the attitude towards him would not change. The... more |
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Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Diaspora Armenian Youth Participating in AGBU ProgramsThe Catholicos of All Armenians blessed the Armenians and highly appreciated the patriotic, educational, and cultural programs implemented by the Armenian General Benevolent Union, thanks to which young people living in different countries have the opportunity to unite in their homeland. This... more |
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Archbishop Mikayel Meets with Catholicos of All Armenians After Appeals Court DecisionAccording to the Appeals Court decision, Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan has been released from house arrest, but does not have the right to leave the country. The Archbishop returned to Gyumri at night, unaccompanied by police. The Primate was warmly welcomed in his hometown with applause, fireworks... more |