The Primate of the Diocese of Russia and New Nakhijevan gave an extensive interview to the "Russia24" TV channel


Armenian Church in Moscow
 
Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan spoke about the persecution that has begun against the church in Armenia. He noted that the authorities are hindering the normal life of the church, and on the instructions of the authorities, judges are appointing a diocesan primate and forcing the deposed clergy to restore order.

The presentation of the picture book "Vrdznyal Sharakanner" was held at the Ashtarak Armenian Children's Home


The little authors, under the guidance of the school's teachers, studied the works of Armenian medieval sharakan writers, learned the sharakans, and then turned them into pictures. With the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the children's works were published in a separate booklet.
 

A collection of archival documents on the renovations of the Mother Cathedral has been published


The volume is dedicated to the rededication of the Mother Cathedral and the 25th anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The collection was compiled by Father Asoghik Karapetyan and historian Gohar Avagyan. The volume includes documents from the 7th to the 21st centuries from the Mashtotsyan Matenadaran, the National Archives of Armenia, and the Archives of the Mother See.
 

The memorial stone for the construction of the Mother Cathedral of Yerevan was laid in 1990, on March 31


36 years ago, on March 31, a memorial stone was laid in the center of Yerevan, which was blessed personally by the Catholicos of All Armenians, the late Vazgen I, announcing that after a break of decades, a new sanctuary would be built in the newly independent country, which had thrown off the yoke of atheism. The foundation ceremony was performed by His Holiness Karekin I, and the opening and consecration were performed by His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians. It was under his care that numerous problems were overcome during the construction of the cathedral and the mother church of the capital was erected in the center of Yerevan.
 

Tumo Center Not Opening in Echmiadzin Due to Administrative and Legal Obstacles


The project for a modern educational complex for about 2,000 children has been ready for a long time. The architectural design, as well as 3D visualization and animation, have been prepared. This important initiative for the city has stalled not due to a lack of ideas or funds, but due to administrative and legal obstacles. With the recently adopted legislative amendments, the church is no longer provided with land.
 

A Liturgy was celebrated in Naples on the occasion of the feast of Descent into the Pit, dedicated to Gregory the Illuminator


Pilgrims from 11 countries, including Greece, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Austria, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and various cities in Italy, arrived at the Church of St. Gregory in Naples to commune with the relics of the saint and participate in the Liturgy. Many of them arrived in organized groups and were accompanied by their spiritual pastors. The Holy Liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Khajak Parsamyan, the Pontifical Delegate to Western Europe and Representative of the Catholicosate of All Armenians in the Vatican, with the participation of spiritual pastors from the Armenian communities of Italy, Spain, and Poland.

 

His Holiness sends condolences on the passing of the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia


The condolence message of the Catholicos of All Armenians states that the long-term pontifical service of Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II was a testimony to the strength of faith and dedicated spiritual leadership. His pontificate was marked by the revival of spiritual life in Georgia, the strengthening and revitalization of church life. In difficult times, the Patriarch of happy memory led his faithful flock with paternal wisdom and love, firmly maintaining the mission of the Holy Church of Georgia.

The Cathedral of the Holy Resurrection has been closed to pilgrims since February 28; no rituals are performed


The three main Christian communities - the Armenian Apostolic, Greek Orthodox and Catholic Churches - are unable to hold services, liturgies or any other rituals in the Church of the Resurrection. This is a place where, according to Christian tradition, the Crucifixion and Resurrection took place. And it is here that every year, on Easter Sunday, the Holy Fire is brought out and distributed to believers. The official explanation is security.

The clergy of the Tavush Diocese held a joint service in Makaravank


During Lent, in anticipation of the Holy Resurrection, contemplation and prayer accompany people striving for spiritual perfection, examining their spiritual life and their own inner world. The spiritual fathers visited 34 families in the village of Achajur, prayed together in the homes of believers, and had spiritual conversations with people. The spiritual fathers presented the “Disciple’s Bible” to the children of all the families.

Catholicos of All Armenians received the Apostolic Nuncio of the Holy See at the Mother See


During the meeting with the Armenian Patriarch and the Papal legate, they touched upon the fraternal relations formed between the Armenian Apostolic and Roman Catholic Churches and the further strengthening of inter-church cooperation. They discussed the complex situation in the region and Church-state relations in Armenia.

Catholicos of All Armenians in constant contact with Armenian communities after Iran war


There are Armenian communities in all countries that have been directly or indirectly involved in military operations. His Holiness Karekin II, Patriarch of All Armenians, is concerned and anxious about the current situation and is in constant contact with the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and the diocesan leaders of the region.

The Powerful Gospel of Shuryshkan is on Display at the Mashtots Matenadaran


From March 10, one of the most famous manuscripts, the Mighty Gospel of Shuriskhan, is being exhibited in the Matenadaran for a month. The exhibition with a unique and unique exhibit has attracted great attention, there are many visitors. The miraculous Gospel of Shuriskhan was written in the village of Aspisnak, Kajberun province of Van, by order of a woman named Turvanda. The Gospel, which has gained a reputation for holiness, has had several names: it has been called the Pope, the Red Gospel, and also Saint Barsegh in honor of the priest Barsegh or the Saint Barsegh Kesaratsi monastery, where it was kept for some time.