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His Holiness Receives Priests of the Diocese of Aragatsotn and Their FamiliesOn August 13, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, received at the Mother See the priests of the Diocese of Aragatsotn and their families, who have suffered greatly in recent months due to the administrative surveillance of the diocesan primate, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, and the abbot, Father Karekin Arsenyan, as well as the searches and detention of the priests’ homes. |
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15th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Holy Nshan Church in Berkarat
On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the consecration of the Holy Nshan Church in the village of Berkarat, Aragatsotn region, a Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served. The celebrant was Father Nshan Alaverdyan, and the spiritual pastor of the area was Father Hayk Kocharyan.
Under the Pontifical direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and with the blessing of the Primate of the Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, a rite of the Andastan was performed with the Khachatryan Relic of Jesus Christ brought to Berkarat from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
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Second Group of Diaspora Armenian Youth at the Mother See
On August 12, the Catholicos of All Armenians received the second group of Diaspora Armenian youth who arrived to participate in three-week Armenological and religious studies courses.
His Holiness blessed the young people who arrived from different countries, urged them to diligently strengthen their knowledge of the Armenian language and history and their spiritual knowledge, to become acquainted with the spiritual and cultural heritage and values of the homeland, and also assured that despite the current difficulties, the Church is steadfast and unwavering in its mission.
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Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Youth of the Armenian Diocese of Argentina
On August 6, at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, received 17-18-year-old graduates of national and secondary schools of the Armenian Diocese of Argentina and their accompanying educators.
His Holiness urged the youth to demonstrate zeal in their studies, to bring benefit to the homeland and the Mother Church in the future, and to discover the mystery of Holy Etchmiadzin.
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Pilgrimage of the youth of the Aragatsotn Diocese to the Diocese of Gugark
About 200 young people from 15 communities of Aragatsotn came on a pilgrimage to the St. Gregory of Narek Church, the seat of the Diocese of Gugark.
The Primate of the Diocese of Gugark, Bishop Hovnan Hakobyan, presided over the Divine Liturgy, and the spiritual leader of the youth unions of the Diocese of Aragatsotn, Father Paren Arakelyan.
The young people prayed for the Primate of the Diocese of Aragatsotn, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, who is under administrative control.
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Diaspora Armenian Youth Visit the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin
On July 31, the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin hosted 30 Diaspora Armenian youth and young adults who had arrived in their homeland from different countries of the world under the AGBU “Discover Armenia” program. They visited the museum, got acquainted with the unique relics kept there, and met with the Catholicos of All Armenians, receiving the Patriarchal blessing and message.
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The court has changed the place where Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan can participate in the liturgies
On July 30, the next court hearing in the “Sacred Struggle” case was held at the “Shengavit” residence of the Yerevan General Jurisdiction Criminal Court. The court extended the house arrest of Vahagn Chakhalyan and Artur Sargsyan, and also changed the place where Archbishop Bagrat can participate in the liturgies to Geghardavank.
The UN expert group has recorded violations of civil and political rights in this case. The next court hearing was scheduled for August 13, at 3:00 p.m.
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"One Year of Eternity": New Exhibition at Matenadaran
The exhibition "One Year of Eternity" was opened at the Mashtots Matenadaran within the framework of the 3rd International Congress of Armenian Studies, which presents unique manuscripts, ancient books, photographs and archival documents that have been handed over to the center over the past year.
The Matenadaran funds have also been replenished with new exclusive donations, including the 17th-century "Zhoghovats" manuscript and valuable printed books.
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Armenologists of the world in Yerevan: Congress of Armenian Studies in Matenadaran
The 3rd International Congress of Armenian Studies has launched at the Matenadaran named after Mashtots, which this year is dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the birth of Mkhitar Sebastatsi.
As part of the event, the agreement on the creation of a digital repository of Armenian manuscripts around the world was extended for another 2 years with the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.
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Summer Camp for 6 to 60 Year Olds
Bishop Isahak Poghosyan
Azhdahak Social and Environmental Center
In the village of Gegharkunik, Gegharkunik region, the “Azhdahak” Social and Environmental Center organized the 20-day “Ecocamp-2026”, which brought together participants aged 6 to 60 under one roof.
The camp hosted the Primate of the Gegharkunik Diocese, Bishop Isahak Poghosyan and clergy of the diocese.
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From military knowledge to spiritual values: Young Yerkrapah Camp
The “Young Yerkrapah” military training camp of the Yerkrapah Volunteers Union operates in the village of Tsovinar, Gegharkunik region, during the two summer months.
Around 1,500 children aged 8-15 receive military knowledge here, gain independence, and are introduced to spiritual and historical values through the deacons of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary.
The next group of campers in the 10-day rotating program will be welcomed on July 27.
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Spiritual Backyard Camp at the Dvin St. Harutyun Church
A week-long spiritual backyard camp was organized at the St. Harutyun Church in the Dvin community of the Ararat region of the Masyatsotn diocese on the initiative of Father Yeghishe Nurijanyan, which included children from Dvin and nearby settlements.
The organization of this phase was initially supported by members of the church community, and the new group program, starting on July 20, will be implemented jointly with the Round Table Foundation of the World Council of Churches.
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