Postgraduate education launched in the Seminary


For the first time in the history of Gevorkian Seminary, a postgraduate auditorium is made available. On July 2, during the examination-interview, the members of the Commission auditioned 7 candidates.  
 

The members of the Pan-Armenian Church Youth Organization had a meeting with the Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan


Nikol Pashinyan together with the Supreme Patriarch joined the farewell dinner of the Pan-Armenian Church Youth Organization. 
 

Last day of Pan-Armenian Church Youth gathering


July 8 was the last day of the gathering “Towards Homeland, towards Holy Etchmiadzin”. 
It coincided with the Feast of Transfiguration. Divine Liturgy in St. Grigor Lusavorich Church of Yerevan was offered by  Father Hovnan. The Divine Liturgy was attended by the Supreme Patriarch together with the clergy of the Mother See. He sprinkled the believers with rose water and blessed them. On the last day the young people visited Tsitsernakaberd to pay tribute to the memory of Genocide victims.

 

“Tzuk-Mzuk” for the children of Kharberd Orphanage


On July 3, by the initiative of the Social Service Department of the Mother See, 40 children from Kharberd Specialised Orphanage came to watch the performance “Tzuk-Mzuk”. 
 

“Towards Homeland, towards Holy Etchmiadzin”: 4th day of the Youth Gathering


Youth gathering in Etchmiadzin entitled “Towards Homeland, towards Holy Etchmiadzin” hosting 400 young people from 20 countries of the world continues. 
Before meeting the guests of the 4th day, Rev. Fr. Maghakia Peskizian passed the welcome message of Archbishop Aram Ateshian, the Vicar General of Constantinople. 
 

 

Pan-Armenian Youth Gathering “Towards Homeland, towards Holy Etchmiadzin” kicked off


The youth gathering “Towards Homeland, towards Holy Etchmiadzin” brought together 400 Armenian young people from 20 countries. On July 4, the youth gathering organized by the Armenian Church Youth Organization was launched in the Mother See. The youth came to meet Catholicos of All Armenians and receive his patriarchal blessing.

Armenian Patriarch had a meeting with pilgrims arriving in Etchmiadzin


On June 22, Catholicos of All Armenians received the pilgrims visiting Etchmiadzin in “Karekin I" Educational Center. They were the representatives of Masis city's  St. Gevork Church community and the students of FAR's “Child Support” Center.
 

Teaching in Dzoragyugh


Narek and Samvel teach geography and physics in Dzoragyugh, Lori Marz. For years, there have been no subject in the school. The boys also hold extracurricular classes of astronomy, robotics, Turkish and theatre. They are in Dzoragyugh within the scope of "Teach for Armenia" program.
 

Art discussions in Ruben Sevak Museum on the topic of “Romanticism and Ayvazovski”


On June 24, Ruben Sevak Museum of the Mother See hosted a lecture on “Romanticism and Ayvazovski”. Art critic Gayane Hovhannisyan tried to answer the following questions: how does Ayvazovski convey the romantic philosophy of the time; how does he structure the composition of light, why is the topic of salvation the cornerstone of his art?
 

Services of the Holy Thursday in Yerevan St. Sarkis Cathedral


Services of the Holy Thursday in Yerevan St. Sarkis Cathedral.

“Havesin Senyak (Cool Room)”


“Havesin Senyak” of the borderland Vazashen village is only place of entertainment for children. Mariam, the only teacher of the Center, gives free classes of painting, handicraft to the children a couple of times in the week after their classes. The Center does not have a funding. A group of artists support them in certain issues. 

“Ara Harutyunyan: Monumental Vision” exhibition


Cafesjian Center for the Arts features the exhibition “Ara Harutyunyan:  Monumental Vision” dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the artist.