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 14.09.2015


The Feast of Exaltation of Holy Cross (Khachverats) is followed by the Repose of Souls Requiem service.
Consecration and installation of the cross on Holy Mother of God Church dome in Goshavank.
The Feast of Khachverats is also the blessing day of Vanadzor city.
Ground blessing ceremony for the newly built Armenian Church in Ulyanovsk, Russia.
The Right Hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator and Relic of the True Cross in the ceremony of Muron blessings.
The story of Yervands:from liberation of Shushi to the baptism of little Yervand.
    

 

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Ecclesiastical life 07.09.2015


The Supreme Patriarch received the pilgrims from While Plains, USA, and Deacon Hovhannes Galstyan wounded by the enemy in one of the military units of NKR.
Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan assumed the leadership of Tavush Diocese.
New publication by the National Archive and the Mother See Archive was issues with the certificates on Muron blessing from the past century.
Rev. Fr. Zakaria Baghumyan runs a facebook page posting materials on the Muron blessing.
Armenian Inter-professional Association is implementing a project in the territory of Odzun Monastery Complex.

 

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Ecclesiastical life 04.09.2015


Finalization of “Workforce Development Program” implemented for Syrian Armenians.
Another activity of the charity program “Extend Your Hand” in Vanadzor.
Miracle-working Gospel of Sangibaran in St. Shoghakat Monastery of Etchmiadzin.
Primate of Armenian Diocese of Canada had a meeting with Aphrem II, Patriarch of Syriac Orthodox Church.
On September 2, Artsakh marked the 24th anniversary of its independence.
On September 1, Armenian Colonel-General Gurgen Dalibaltayan passed away.
National philanthropist Vahagn Hovnanian passed away.
Dove-shaped Muron vessels under the custody of the Mother See Museums.

 

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Ecclesiastical life 31.08.2015


The Message of the Catholicos of All Armenians on the occasion of the Knowledge Day.
The stewards of education lead by the Minister, received blessing in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. 
On the occasion of Muron blessing, 35 Church delegations will visit Armenia.  
The newly-constructed Holy Cross (Chichkhanavank) Church of Shirakavan was consecrated. 
Admission examinations of Gevorkian Theological Seminary still continue. 
Donation of French Armenian youth to Manatia Armenian Church Youth Center. 

 

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Ecclesiastical life 16.08.2015


Feast of Assumption of the Mother of God and grape blessing in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
800th anniversary of the foundation of Saghmosavank was celebrated on the Feast of Assumption of the Mother of God.
A khachkar-monument was opened in Hartavan community.
Social Assistance Center of the Mother See supported Hasmik Karapetyan’s family.
Another financial assistance by the program “We Stand with Our Soldier” of Ararat Patriarchal Diocese.

 

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Ecclesiastical life 12.07.2015


The Feast of Holy Transfiguration in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
Vardavar celebration near St. Katoghike Church of Yerevan.
Long-forgotten tradition of blessing water-wells now restored: the water spring Katnaghbyur which feeds Yerevan was blessed.
Apricot blessing ceremony in St. Anna Church of Yerevan.
Festive Divine Liturgy and blessing of soldiers in the Holy Trinity Church of Yerevan.
Vardavar International Festival in Geghard and Garni.

 

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Ecclesiastical life 10.07.2015


Blessing of Gyumri Surb Amenapkich Church (Hoy All-Savior) bell.
On July 12, the Armenian Church will celebrate the Feast of Holy Transfiguration, Vardavar.
Pilgrimage of soldiers to holy places in Gegharkunik Diocese.
The miracle-working power of Muron (the Chrism): Father Ghevond Mayilyan is reciting.
Final press conference of Fresco Festival.
The preparations of the cover of Muron saucepan to be blessed on coming September is underway.

 

 

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Ecclesiastical life 06.07.2015


Divine Liturgy attended by delegates to the 3rd Pan-Armenian Church Youth Organization (ACYO) World Assembly in the Mother Cathedral.
Delegates of ACYO meet with Catholicos Karekin II.
Closing and award ceremony of the festival Fresco.
Shushi Dance Ensemble received by the Supreme Council.
Supreme Patriarch of Armenians received the representatives of San Damaso Seminary in Madrid.
Social Services Center of the Mother See supports the military servants of the Armed Forces.
Unprecedented video materials on the Armenian Genocide were disclosed in the US Congress Library.
Lower House of the Federal Parliament of Belgium proposed legal repercussions for denying the Armenian Genocide.
On July 4, Gevorg Arabyan Armenian College was opened in a small town Alfortville, France.
“Light to Children” program finalized its academic year.

 

 

 

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Ecclesiastical life 03.07.2015


3rd Pan- Armenian Church Youth Organization (ACYO) World Assembly.
16 participants of AGBU Yerevan Summer Intern Program (YSIP) will participate in the six-week internship program in Armenia.
Second stage of the charitable program “We Stand with Our Soldier” was launched in Ararat Marz.
New books at the Publishing House of Mother See.
Visit of members of “Lantern of Illuminator” Church-Loving Union to Special Educational Complex N1.

 

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Ecclesiastical life 29.06.2015


On September 27, a Muron blessing ceremony will be held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians sent condolences on the passing of Nerses Bedros XIX, Catholicos Patriarch of Cilicia of Armenian Catholics.
Bishop HovakimManoukian was appointed as the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of the United Kingdom, while Rev. Fr. Shahe Ananian will hereafter be in charge of the Interchurch Relations Department of the Mother See.
Waterproofing activities of the candle-burning hall in the Holy Etchmiadzin is underway.
The Center for Christian Education has organized annual camp in Hankavan.
The launch of II International Contemporary Art and Spiritual Film “Fresco” in Yerevan.
The backyard camo of St. Gevork Church in Marmarashen village wa finalized.

 

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Ecclesiastical life 26.06.2015


A meeting and a Requiem Repose of Souls service in memory of the benefactor Kirk Kerkorian in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. 
Second phase of the charity initiative “We are Next to Our Soldier”. 
International Festival of Spiritual Films “Fresco” kicked off. 
An 18th century manuscript of prayers was handed to Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. 
Old Eastern Orthodox Churched unite their efforts for the sake of peace. 

 

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Ecclesiastical life 22.06.2015


Rev. Fr. IsahakPoghosyan, one of the priests of the Mother See, was elected as a Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Bulgaria.
5 million dollars’ worth new equipment was granted to Izmirlian Medical Center functioning under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
Rare facts from the life of Komitas were presented in Gevorkian Theological Seminary.
How is the children-oriented spiritual literature created?
The khachkar dedicated to St. Sarkis was placed in the yard of St. Sarkis Church in Nor Nork.