The news coverage “Ecclesiastical Life” features Armenian Apostolic Churchactivities in the spheres of education, cultur, public, health and others. It also addresses Church Feasts, tells about public structures, youth movements, activities of District Youth Centers functioning adjacent to Dioceses. It also presents the ministry in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the life of an Armenian believer in congregation both in Armenia, as well as in foreign Dioceses.
Frequency: Every Monday and Friday, at 19:30 and 21:30
Rerun:Tuesday and Saturday, at 08:00 and 10:30
Broadcast also by the satellite channel of Armenian Public TV.
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Ecclesiastical life 27.12.2024թThe topics of this issue are:
The degrees of acolytes, oratory and semi-deaconry were awarded at the Mother See
21 Artsakh children living in the Mother See's shelter received Christmas gifts
Members of the Youth and Women's Unions visited the "Haghtanak" care center
The exhibition "Annunciation Manuscripts: The Sacred Treasury of the Matenadaran" opened at the Matenadaran
The gala concert of the 30th anniversary of the Youth center was held at the G. Sundukyan National Academic Theater
A memorial evening "Dedication to Lusine" was held at the Lusine Zakaryan House-Museum
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Ecclesiastical life 23.12.2024թ
The topics of this issue are:
The year-end gathering of the youth unions of the Aragatsotn Diocese was held
This year, 600 Artsakh children participated in the AGBU "Nairi" camp
Artsakh children received gifts from the Diocese of England ahead of the New Year
Arar Choir's concert dedicated to Yervand Yerkanyan was held at the Ruben Sevak Museum
The annual chess tournament dedicated to King Abgar was restored
Martin Star Company hosted children with Down syndrome
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Ecclesiastical life 20.12.2024թ
An expanded meeting was held in Damascus, attended by the leaders of the Armenian dioceses of Damascus and Berio
The Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Damascus and the leader of the Armenian Catholics discussed the current situation with the Armenian Ambassador to Syria
Archbishop Khajak Parsamyan participated in the enthronement ceremony of the newly appointed Metropolitan of Warsaw
The European regional forum of the World Youth Union of the Armenian Church (ACYO) was held in Sweden.
The Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the feast of St. Stephen the Proto-Deacon on December 24
The "Armenner" ensemble won the national musical instruments festival held in Tbilisi
Students of the Gulameryan Youth Center in Ashtarak achieve high rankings in competitions
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Ecclesiastical life 16.12.2024թThe topics of this issue are:
The extraordinary meeting of the Primate of the Bishops of Damascus decided to create a committee to work with the new Syrian government
The 92nd anniversary of the community and the 20th anniversary of the ordination of Father Hovsep Karapetyan were celebrated at the St. Mary's Church in Washington
With the blessing of Archbishop Khajak Parsamyan, a three-day camp of the Youth Union of the Armenian Church of Belgium took place
The Primate of the United Kingdom Diocese presented the issue of the forced displacement of the Armenians of Artsakh, the destruction of Christian heritage and the hostages
The Armenian Apostolic Church marked the day of remembrance of St. Hakob Mtsbna
The 14th annual ecumenical gathering was held in the Western Armenian Diocese of the United States
A concert by duduk player Gagik Gasparyan was held at the Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona
Students of the Gulameryan Youth Center in Ashtarak achieve high positions in competitions
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Ecclesiastical life 13.12.2024
Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, received the training course priests
Montreal celebrated the 54th anniversary of the St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
With the Encylical of the Catholicos of All Armenians the priests received the right to wear the pectoral cross
Certificates were presented at the ACYO office to the volunteers who participated in the Blessing of Holy Muron and the re-consecration of the Cathedral
An exhibition of the pottery class of the Arabkir Youth Center was held at the "Narekatsi" Art Institute
The "Narek" dance ensemble of the Nork Youth Center celebrated its 35th anniversary
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Ecclesiastical life 06.12.2024
The topics of this issue are:
The Matenadaran begins to restore and publicize manuscripts written in Artsakh
The recreation and bedroom section of the FAR Children's Protection Center has been renovated
The presentation of the book "The Armenian Question and the Armenian Genocide Archive, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem" took place
A water blessing ceremony was held after the Sunday Liturgy at the Armenian Church of St. Mary of the Assumption in Malaga
Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan, a monk of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, spoke for the youth of Aparan
Students of the Gulameryan Youth Center are first place winners at international painting festivals
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Ecclesiastical life 02.12.2024
The topics of this issue are:
Holy Lance of Geghard was brought out on the day of the memory of the apostles St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew
A conference on the anti-Armenian policy of Azerbaijan was organized in Moscow
The Catholicos of All Armenians expressed his support and prayers for the Syrian Armenians
The Armenian community of Jerusalem organized a pilgrimage to the spring-shrine of St. Philip
Students of Armenian schools in California joined the call for the release of Armenian prisoners of Baku
The scribes-deacons serving in the communities of the Armenian Diocese of Germany had a two-day meeting with the diocesan primate
The dhol players of the Ashatarak Youth Center took first place in the “World Art Games” international competition
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Ecclesiastical life 29.11.2024
A conference was organized in Rome on the preservation of the holy sites of Artsakh
The Catholicos of All Armenians received the clergymen who received the priestly vocation
The funeral service of national benefactor Gerard Trbanjian was held at the Church of the Holy Archangels
The newly appointed Armenian pastor of Spain, Father Ghevond Saghatekian, celebrated his first liturgy in Barcelona
The Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Great Britain participated in the Red Wednesday, dedicated to persecuted Christians.
The final consecration and funeral ceremonies of the senior clergyman of the Armenian Patriarchate, Archbishop Garegin Bekdjian, took place in Constantinople.
The Church of the Savior in Gyumri will be reconsecrated on December 7
On the eve of the feast of St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew, the relics of the apostles were brought out
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Ecclesiastical life 25.11.2024
The topics of this issue are:
Two of the 6 bishops will become celibates and four will receive the priesthood
The ceremony of ordination and consecration of the priests took place in the Mother Cathedral
Two newly ordained priests received the rank of ordination and joined the ranks of the Mother See Brotherhood
The cross on the dome of the Armenian Apostolic Church of St. Peter was consecrated in Watervliet (USA)
High-ranking clergy spoke in Rome about the cultural heritage, holy sites and human rights of Artsakh
The Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Damascus hosted the newly appointed Ambassador of Armenia to Syria.
The “Youth Voice” choir participated in the Divine Liturgy with the singing of the “School Department” of the Yekmalyan Liturgy
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Ecclesiastical life 18.11.2024
"Izmirlyan" MC has been equipped with the latest technologies for treating urological problems
"Katapult" program supports creators by providing education and entrepreneurial skills
Students of the Mkhitar Sebastatsi Research College went on a pilgrimage to Jordan
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Ecclesiastical life 11.11.2024
The topics of this issue are:
The World Council of Churches issued a statement on the forced displacement of Artsakh residents
An inter-church prayer was held in Rome for Armenian prisoners illegally held in Azerbaijan
Armenians in Brazil joined the joint prayer for Armenian prisoners illegally held in Azerbaijan
The relic of the Apostle St. Bartholomew was presented to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin
The chapel of St. Zorats was consecrated in the village of Taronik, Armavir region
The Primate of the Greek-Armenian Diocese celebrated the first episcopal Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral
The “1000 Shields” charity program celebrated the anniversary of its foundation and activity
The St. Sahak St. Mesrop Church in the village of Vosketap, Masyatsotn Diocese, was consecrated
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Ecclesiastical life 08.11.2024
The topics of this issue are:
Members of the Supreme Spiritual Council expressed concern over Armenia's security and domestic political problems
The Mother See awarded medals to spouses living in Greece
A common prayer for the prisoners will be offered in all churches of the dioceses of Armenia and the Diaspora
The Catholicos of All Armenians received the trained course priests
The Primate of the Armenian Diocese of France celebrated the first episcopal Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral
Bishop Narek Avagyan celebrated the first episcopal Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral
The Primate of the Syunik Diocese celebrated the first episcopal Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral
The Primate of the Gegharkunik Diocese celebrated the first episcopal Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral
A concert dedicated to the 155th anniversary of Komitas was organized at the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Constantinople
The Ladies' Union of the Church of the Mighty Mother of God celebrated its tenth anniversary
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