The ceremonies of the blessing of Holy Muron and the re-consecration of the Mother Cathedral became historic


The Catholicos of All Armenians performed a sacred ceremony of blessing of the Holy Muron in the spiritual center of all Armenians. On that and the following days, Etchmiadzin hosted thousands of people-worldly and spiritual high-ranking guests, delegations of Christian churches and inter-church structures, representatives of the Hierarchical Sees, bishops serving in the Mother See, diocesan leaders of the Armenian Church, thousands of pilgrims from different countries.
 

The Catholicos of All Armenians received inter-church delegations in the Pontifical residence


His Holiness the Patriarch received the delegations of the Christian Churches and inter-church structures that arrived at the Mother See on the occasion of the blessing of the Holy Muron and re-consecration of the Mother Cathedral. He told the attendees that the Mother See is deeply moved by their participation in these ceremonies, which are the most important in the life of the Armenian Church. His Holiness the Patriarch noted that the prayerful presence of each of them at the Mother See is encouragement and support for the children of the Armenian people and is the assurance of their sincere respect for our nation and the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church.

 

Medals were prepared on the occasion of the historic event of reconsecration of the cathedral


The highest order of honor was prepared on the occasion of the historical event of the re-consecration of the temple, under the direction of the Armenian Patriarch. For the first time, the Catholicos of All Armenians awarded these medals to benefactors at the reconsecration ceremony of the Cathedral. It was their donations that made the complete renovation and beautification of the Cathedral possible. The ladies of Barrera were also awarded with another, again newly established "Daughter of Holy Etchmiadzin" order.

 

The Catholicos of All Armenians distributed the new muron to the dioceses of Armenia and Diaspora


Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II received the primates of the Armenian and Diaspora dioceses of the Armenian Church, representatives of hierarchical sees at the Holy Etchmiadzin. His Holiness personally handed over the red decorated jars. According to the order of seniority, the first to receive the jars full of holy muron were the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople, the representatives of the Catholicos of Antilias and the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, then the diocesan leaders. In dioceses, holy oil will be distributed to priests.
 

Preparation for the Mother Cathedral re-consecration and blessing of the Holy Muron ceremonies


For the Mother Cathedral re-consecration and blessing of the Holy Muron to be held on September 28, 29, new church festive outfits are embroidered and sewn with Armenian ornaments. The works of restoration of church accessories and dishes of the Mother Cathedral are performed by the best specialists.

 

The mission of the Cathedral Choir


The choir of the Mother Cathedral, which has a rich history of decades, is preparing for the nationwide important events to be held on September 28, 29, during which the choir will take an important part. The Mother Cathedral will be re-consecrated by their singing and the ceremony of blessing of the Holy Muron will be performed.

 

Vigen Archbishop Aikazyan presented precious gifts to the Museum of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Archbishop Vigen Aikazyan presented to the Mother See the cross made in 1839 of the Church of Saint Karapet in Mush, which the Archbishop acquired about fifty years ago. He also presented to the Mother See a unique ring made in 1275 with a coin of the period of King Levon of Cilicia. Archbishop Vigen also handed over to the Museum of the Mother See the box presented by his mother during the episcopal ordination and this unique cross made by the hands of famous Armenian jewelers of the Romanov dynasty.

"Golden generation" summer camp


From June 11 to July 7, the "Miasin" NGO organized a "Golden Generation" socio-educational summer camp in Tsaghkadzor for people aged 63-79 who were forcibly displaced from Artsakh. The purpose of the program is to draw the public's attention to the problems of the elderly, to provide social-psychological support, to contribute to their healthy lifestyle, and to organize a useful and interesting daily routine. The project was implemented through the "Mission Armenia" charitable non-governmental organization and with the financing of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

The revival of Artsakh's original song club


Artsakh original song club was founded by Julietta Arustamyan with her guitar class students in Shushi. They went through several wars together, after being deported to Armenia they are trying to get tools again, to create, to dream of returning to Artsakh. The club now operates in the territory of "Open Platform", the musicians are also supported by composer Areg Nazaryan.

Veraciousness: His Grace Bishop Gevorg Saroyan speaks on this


Why is veraciousness considered a virtue, does speech have power and does it imply responsibility? By what mechanisms can the church protect the truth? How to discern the truth in our changing times? These and other questions are discussed by His Grace Bishop Gevorg Saroyan.

A Divine Liturgy for the Remembrance of the Dead was served in the churches


On the Monday following the Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, a Divine Liturgy for the Remembrance of the Dead was offered in all churches. After the Liturgy, a memorial service was performed, hymns were played, scriptural quotations were read, and all the deceased were remembered, whose names were conveyed by the faithful during the Liturgy.

An international conference entitled "Perspectives of Armenian Philology" was held in the National Library


Philologists living in Armenia and different countries of the world presented three dozen reports during the conference held in parallel in several halls of the National Library. The organizer and sponsor of the "Perspectives of Armenian Philology" international conference, the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America will try to publish a collection that meets international standards based on the articles of the conference, and then will pursue the solution of the problems posed by scientists.