The Church of St. Mesrop in the village of Akunk, Gegharkunik region, has been reconsecrated


The Church of St. Mesrop in Akunk was built in the 15th-17th centuries. During the Soviet years, it was turned into a warehouse. The Tadevosyan brothers began restoring the dilapidated, ruined church years ago, but it remained unfinished. In the end, the sanctuary stood thanks to the large and... more

On the feast of the Holy Etchmiadzin, after the evening service, the Andastan service was performed


The clergy blessed the four corners of the world, asking the Lord for peace and prosperity. Previously, the Andastan ceremony was performed in the gardens, and fields. The clergy prayed for a peaceful and fruitful year. Now this ritual is performed mainly in the church area. The ceremony was... more

The Brotherhood Assembly called for an end to attacks on the Church, the Catholicos, and clergy


The participants of the Brotherhood assembly held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin called in a statement to stop the attacks on the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, the Catholicos of All Armenians, and the clergy, which not only offend the spiritual and religious feelings of faithful Armenians... more

The more than 60 religious organizations registered in Armenia are almost not monitored


During the congress, thematic lectures were organized for the members of the Brotherhood at the Mother See. The speakers noted that the Holy Apostolic Church in Armenia has an exclusive status with its structures. That is, since 1991, the obligation to consider the Holy Apostolic Church of Armenia... more

The exhibition "The Monastery of Holy Etchmiadzin in the 19th-20th Centuries" was opened at the congress


The documentary material summarized in the exhibition is about the prominent monks and patriarchs of Echmiadzin. Their activities have left an indelible mark on the history of the Mother See and the Armenian people. They were not only clergymen, but also famous intellectuals and scientists.... more

Catholicos of All Armenians urges religious to be united in facing new challenges


The Armenian Patriarch, speaking about the current difficult period for the homeland and people, also addressed with concern Nikol Pashinyan's targeting of the Armenian Patriarch and the clergy, noting that the planned attacks aim to discredit the Armenian clergy and the Church, silence the voice... more

Diaspora Armenian youth participating in Armenian studies courses were awarded certificates


Young people from the dioceses of the Diaspora participated in three weeks of Armenology and religious studies courses at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The goal of the program, launched with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, is to unite young people around the Mother Church,... more

Powerful relics were taken out of the sacred vaults on the feast of Holy Etchmiadzin


On June 22, our church celebrated the feast of the founding of the Cathoghike of Holy Etchmiadzin. The flow of people to the Mother See began early in the morning. Groups of pilgrims were arriving from different dioceses, as well as from the Diaspora. “The Armenian people love Etchmiadzin; if you... more

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Saint Gregory the Illuminator's coming out of Pit


The Armenian Church celebrates the feast of Saint Gregory the Illuminator's coming out of Pit on the Saturday following the feasts of Hripsime and Gayane. On this occasion, the relics of Gregory the Illuminator were transferred to Khor Virap. Faithful believe that a blessing emanates from Khor... more

On all memorial holidays, His Holiness the Patriarch distributed his blessing to the faithful


The Araratian Week launched with the celebration of the Virgins of St. Hripsimians, followed by the commemorations of the Virgins of Gayanians, St. Hovhannes Karapet, and Bishop Atanagineh. On all days, the reliquaries containing the relics of the saints were taken out of the museums and treasury... more

Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Pilgrims from St. David's Church Community in Florida


The pilgrims visited Armenia and the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to renew their vows and strengthen their ties with the Motherland. His Holiness expressed his joy on the occasion of the visit of the Armenians to the Mother See, affirming with satisfaction that the pilgrimages often organized by... more

The relics of Hovhannes Karapet and Bishop Atanagineh have been transferred to the Holy Shoghakat Monastery


The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the commemoration day of Saint Hovhannes Karapet and Bishop Atanagineh. His Holiness the Patriarch, accompanied by a procession, solemnly marched from the Cathedral to the Holy Trinity Cathedral, accompanied by the singing of hymns and the faithful. The... more

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