Faith


What is faith, how can it be manifested in daily behavior, what is the content of the Creed recited during the liturgy? Bishop Vahan Hovhannisyan speaks on this.

ACYO 25


The World Armenian Church Youth Organization celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. It all began in 2001, when Armenia celebrated the 1700th anniversary of the proclamation of Christianity as the state religion. Under the direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, a youth office was established, the goal of which was to activate the involvement of youth in the life of the Armenian Church. It was on the basis of this structure that the World Armenian Church Youth Organization- the ACYO, was established years later.

His Holiness the Patriarch received young people participating in Armenian studies courses


The aim of the courses organized at the Mother See with the blessing of His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians is to strengthen the knowledge and spiritual knowledge of the young people in the Armenian language and history, as well as to provide an opportunity to communicate with the spiritual and cultural heritage and values ​​of the homeland. The duration of the program is 21 days, and young people from different countries live and are educated at the Mother See.

Hundreds of people welcomed the Catholicos of All Armenians at Zvartnots Airport


His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, made a one-day visit to the United Arab Emirates, where he met with the trustees of the Holy Nazareth Church of Calcutta and the Armenian Philanthropic Academy. On the day of his return, hundreds of people came to Zvartnots Airport to express their filial support and love.
His Holiness delivered a paternal message, urging everyone to remain steadfast, not to give in to excessive emotions, and to overcome the challenges facing our country together.
 

State Orchestra of National Instruments of Armenia


The State Orchestra of National Instruments of Armenia was established in 2005 on the initiative of Ara Gevorgyan and conductor Norayr Davtyan. It has undertaken a mission to preserve and develop the folk orchestral performing art formed in Armenia. From film music to adaptations of classical works, the orchestra presents national instruments in a new way.

Genocide Museum publishes diary of Norwegian missionary Bodil Bjorn


These notes are of primary value for the study of the Armenian Genocide. The Norwegian woman's rich archive - diaries, photographs, medical instruments, and personal belongings - was donated to the museum-institute by her grandson, Jussi Bjorn, the son of Raphael, an Armenian son she adopted from an orphanage.

 

Oghbi


One of the 60 abandoned villages in Vayots Dzor is Oghbin. It is not known what the name of the settlement means or how it is explained. The village borders Azerbaijan, located about 8 km northeast of the village of Khndzorut. The only remaining witness to the abandoned village is the Oghbin church, built in 1666 and carved into the rocks.

 

Martirosats Monastery


The 13th-century rock-cut Holy Mother God Church in the village of Martiros in Vayots Dzor is the largest rock-cut architectural complex in Armenia after Geghard. It is built entirely inside Mount Nzar. The square-shaped complex consists of a vestibule, a prayer room, and a church. It is entirely carved into the rock, with only a small entrance from the outside, which was much more inconspicuous in its time.

Catholicos of All Armenians awards "Saint Gregory the Illuminator" medal to businessman Arthur Grant


With his philanthropy, the first Armenian church was built in Minsk, which bears the name of the first Armenian Patriarch, Saint Gregory the Illuminator. The Patriarchal canon was sung to the accompaniment of the hymn "The Only Begotten in the Father", in which His Holiness expresses his appreciation to the benefactor for his church-pious and patriotic work.
 

The Pan ACYO is preparing for the pilgrimage organized on the occasion of its 25th anniversary


During the Pan-Armenian pilgrimage "The Armenian Family, the Anchor of Armenian Identity", July 2-7, about three hundred young people from Armenia and the Diaspora will gather in the homeland. Applications have already been filled out, numerous organizational issues are being resolved. Over the years, the ACYO has become a bridge of cooperation for thousands of young people living in different countries of the world.
 

The history and daily life of the border village of Khndzorut


Khndzorut was founded by Armenians who migrated from the Khoy and Salmast regions of Persia as a result of the Russo-Persian War of 1826-1828. The residents of Khndzorut settled in the current area of ​​the village later, starting in 1969. The history of Khndzorut is in the area called "Old Village", which is above the village.

State Dance Ensemble of Armenia


The 65-year-old State Dance Ensemble of Armenia operates with youthful enthusiasm, working on new productions in the rehearsal room and correcting previously performed ones. The parent company is facing financial problems, but if they are resolved, they will have new costumes and new instrumentation options.