A celebratory Liturgy was celebrated in the Holy Cross Church of Arabkir


In the Holy Cross Church of Arabkir, Reverend Fr. Partev Muradyan presented the events of the capture and recovery of the cross from Jerusalem in the 6th century, and the role of Armenians in them. The Holy Cross touches the Armenian soil and cleanses it. When Christ shed his blood on the cross, he made an instrument of death an instrument of salvation.

8 Youth Centers operating in Yerevan and regions have started the new academic year


In Yerevan, there are 3 Youth Centers in Nor Nork, Malatia, Arabkir administrative districts and "School of Miniature Painting" in Kanaker. There are Youth Centers in Etchmiatsin, Ashtarak, Gyumri and Vanadzor. During the thirty years of activity, several generations of Armenians were educated in these institutions. In all departments of the educational institution: performing arts, sports, foreign languages, journalism and applied arts, drawing, admissions are currently ongoing either to supplement existing classes or to open new classes.

 

On the day of the birth of the Holy Mother of God, a liturgy was offered in the Holy Mother of God Church in Nork


The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the birthday of the Holy Virgin Mary on September 8. Mary was the long-awaited child of pious parents Joachim and Anna. According to the sacred tradition, both receive the good news through an angel. Mary is considered the child of the covenant, because the parents, upon receiving the good news, promise to give their child to the temple. Mary is born 15 or 16 years before Christ, grows up in the temple whose high priest was Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist.

 

A new silver commemorative coin was put into circulation on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary


The coin was minted in Poland in proof quality, 925 sterling silver, weighing 33.6 grams. 500 pieces were issued, with a nominal value of 1000 drams. On the obverse side of the commemorative coin is the logo of the Seminary, a fragment from the hymn of the seminary, a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit and a rosette of khachkar. On the reverse side is the building of the seminary and the portrait of Catholicos Gevorg IV of Constantinople, through whose efforts the seminary was founded in 1874.coin was put into circulation on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary The coin was minted in Poland in proof quality, 925 sterling silver, weighing 33.6 grams. 500 pieces were issued, with a nominal value of 1000 drams. On the obverse side of the commemorative coin is the logo of the Seminary, a fragment from the hymn of the seminary, a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit and a rosette of khachkar. On the reverse side is the building of the seminary and the portrait of Catholicos Gevorg IV of Constantinople, through whose efforts the seminary was founded in 1874.A new silver commemorative coin was put into circulation on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary The coin was minted in Poland in proof quality, 925 sterling silver, weighing 33.6 grams. 500 pieces were issued, with a nominal value of 1000 drams. On the obverse side of the commemorative coin is the logo of the Seminary, a fragment from the hymn of the seminary, a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit and a rosette of khachkar. On the reverse side is the building of the seminary and the portrait of Catholicos Gevorg IV of Constantinople, through whose efforts the seminary was founded in 1874.ew silver commemorative coin was put into circulation on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary The coin was minted in Poland in proof quality, 925 sterling silver, weighing 33.6 grams. 500 pieces were issued, with a nominal value of 1000 drams. On the obverse side of the commemorative coin is the logo of the Seminary, a fragment from the hymn of the seminary, a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit and a rosette of khachkar. On the reverse side is the building of the seminary and the portrait of Catholicos Gevorg IV of Constantinople, through whose efforts the seminary was founded in 1874.A new silver commemorative coin was put into circulation on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary The coin was minted in Poland in proof quality, 925 sterling silver, weighing 33.6 grams. 500 pieces were issued, with a nominal value of 1000 drams. On the obverse side of the commemorative coin is the logo of the Seminary, a fragment from the hymn of the seminary, a dove symbolizing the Holy Spirit and a rosette of khachkar. On the reverse side is the building of the seminary and the portrait of Catholicos Gevorg IV of Constantinople, through whose efforts the seminary was founded in 1874.

 

FAR promotes youth workforce development with partner organizations


The "Workforce Development in Armenia" program is funded by the USAID and implemented by the "Enterprise Incubator Fund" and consortium partners: Agrarian University, Armenian Relief Fund, and "Civita" Armenia. The goal of the project is to equip 10,000 young people, including women and persons with disabilities, with skills that are in demand in the labor market. 5200 young people aged 15-29 have already participated in the program. 1700 of them were employed.

On September 5, the Holy Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the memory of Saints John the Forerunner (Baptist) and Job the Righteous


A Divine Liturgy was served in St. Shoghakat church. The Gospel of Sangibaran is traditionally brought from Mashtots Matenadaran to St. Shoghakat Church every year on this feast. Sangibaran is one of the villages of Iran, where Armenians have lived since the 17th century, as a result of the deportation carried out by Shah Abbas.

Football clubs have been opened in several settlements of Ararat region


The Armenian Round Table Foundation of the World Council of Churches, in cooperation with Ararat Municipality and Masyatsotn Diocese, has opened football clubs in several settlements of the region and provided the youth with the opportunity to train for free.

An office has been provided to Artsakh Diocese of the MSHE in Yerevan


From now on, Artsakh Armenians will regularly gather at the office to participate in discussions, events, and conversations. The first meeting took place on August 30, which was dedicated to the Artsakh Republic Day. People of Artsakh can get information about the meetings to be held in the office at Baghramyan street 59 from the MSHE Artsakh Diocese Facebook page.

An international scientific conference was organized in Yerevan where historical falsifications were discussed


"Geghard" Scientific Analytical Foundation organized a scientific conference on the problems of historical and cultural heritage.  Historian Hovik Avanesov referred to Azerbaijan's state policy of distortion and destruction of Armenian cultural heritage since the 1960s, the geography of which expanded further since the 2000s.

On the occasion of the re-consecration of Saint Hakob Church, the prayer book of Medicine was brought to the church


This year marks the 12th anniversary of the rededication of Saint Hakob Church of Vardenis community of Aragatsotn Diocese. On that occasion, the Gospel, known for many miracles and healings, was brought to the church from the Holy Narek chapel. The holy book was published in 1710. The people called it Papei Narek because the book was preserved by members of the Papei clan.  Currently, the Gospel has been returned to the village, and is finally resting in the Saint Narek Chapel of Vardenis, under special protection.

Group leader and pedagogue Grigor Harutyunyan developed and published the poems of the major feasts


Presentation of "Creative Children", "Reharmonization of Orchestral Score", "Taghq Taghavarats" educational manual and collections was held in the church of the of the Araratian Pontifical Diocese. The manual and collections were prepared for publication by group leader, pedagogue Grigor Harutyunyan. The author has chosen 12 poems for Major feasts, the authors of which are Saint Grigor Narekatsi, Nerses the Graceful, Ananun Anetsi, Kostandin of Sis, Arakel Syunetsi, Mkhitar Sebastasi.

 

The Catholicos of All Armenians received pilgrims of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Churchof North America


Pilgrimages to the Motherland have been taking place for several years now under the leadership of Reverend Fr. Abraham Malkhasyan, Spiritual Pastor of the Church of the Holy Martyrs in New York. During the meeting, the Armenian Patriarch stressed the importance of the connection of Armenians from all over the world with the Motherland and the Motherland important. His Holiness commanded the pilgrims to return to their communities strengthened by faith and to continue their patriotic activities, to be zealously involved in the national-church life.