Catholicos of All Armenians Urges Priests to Remain Vigilant and Firm in Faith


The gathering at the Mother See concluded with a statement from the clergy, in which the clergy expressed their loyalty to the muron-distributing Holy Etchmiadzin and the Catholicos of All Armenians for leading the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church with patriarchal wisdom, spiritual courage, and peaceful steadfastness in these trying days. The Armenian Patriarch urged them to reject ideas and actions that are detrimental to the nation. His Holiness highly appreciated the courageous spirit, steadfastness, and zeal shown by the clergy in these difficult days for the preservation of canonicality and unity in our Holy Church.

 

Policeman Witness in Nersisyans’ Case Did Not See Any Illegal Actions During Campaign


Two policemen from the Vagharshapat Police Department were questioned during the Nersisyans’ case. One of them interrogated Garnik Ghazaryan, the main witness in the case, and the other accompanied the Republic Party’s campaign. One of the witnesses stated in court that Harutyun Mkrtchyan was also present with Garnik Ghazaryan during the interrogation. That is why Garnik Ghazaryan’s personal information was filled in with his phone number. The second witness stated that he did not notice any circumstances hindering the campaign in the Voskehat community; he was informed about the alleged incident by the Republic Party candidate in a neighboring village. The policeman stated that he himself filed the report with the Vagharshapat Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but he personally did not see any illegal actions during the campaign.
 

Bishop Anania Tsaturyan celebrated the first liturgy in the Mother Cathedral


Bishop Anania Tsaturyan celebrated the first episcopal liturgy at the Holy Altar of the Descent in the Mother Cathedral. He was recently ordained and consecrated as a bishop by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The Bishop has been the scepter bearer of His Holiness the Patriarch and the director of the ceremonial department for many years. Since May 2025, he has been appointed the abbot of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin by the Patriarchal decree.

 
 

Bishop Isahak Poghosyan celebrated his first liturgy in the Mother Cathedral


The prelate of the Gegharkunik Diocese, Bishop Isahak Poghosyan, celebrated his first liturgy after being ordained a bishop. According to the established procedure, newly ordained bishops celebrate their first liturgy in the Mother Cathedral. Next Sunday, the newly consecrated bishop will celebrate a liturgy in his diocese, the Holy Mother of God Prelacy Church in Gavar, and will distribute his blessing to the faithful of the Gegharkunik Diocese.
 

As a result of contact with priests in Goris, young people have expressed a desire to become clergy


Several boys from the community have been ordained as scribes, have the opportunity to wear the rosary and support the priests with their service. The church choir is also made up of students from the Goris music school and believers, who serve on a volunteer basis in the holy places of their community. Fr. Tigran has been serving in the Syunik diocese for more than 4 years and serves with Fr. Aharon in Goris.
 

Bas-relief of Khoren Palyan placed on the wall of Lusine Zakaryan's house-museum


On the birthday of People's Artist of Armenia Lusine Zakaryan, the anniversary of the founding of the house-museum was celebrated and a bas-relief perpetuating the memory of Khoren Palyan was placed on the wall of the building. The museum does not have state support, it operates with the financial support of relatives and friends of Raffi Palyan and the Lusine Zakaryan-Khoren Palyan couple. The board of trustees of the museum has established a scholarship named after Lusine Zakaryan in almost all musical educational institutions, with which talented young vocalists are encouraged.
 

Syunik: Bardzravan


The village was named Bardzravan in 1940, before that it was known as Yeritsatumb or Yeritsatun and was included in the Zangezur province of Yelizavetpol. Due to being cut off from the Goris-Kapan road, it has many problems, despite this, it is in an advantageous position for agriculture. There is no shortage of arable land and pastures for livestock, unlike other villages in Syunik, part of whose gardens or pastures have passed to the enemy. Residents are concerned that the number of people living in the village has sharply decreased, there is no young workforce.

 

The case of the holy struggle is a means to stop the political struggle for power


At the trial in the case of the holy struggle, the lawyers stated that there is no real evidence in the case that would substantiate the accusations of an attempt to seize power or preparation of terrorism. According to the lawyers, the fundamental rights and freedoms of people have been grossly violated. They believe that the criminal case was a means for the government to stop the political struggle, and innocent people have been put in the defendant's seat.
 

Defrocked Arman Saroyan Withdrawn 15 Million AMD from the Mother See’s Account as of April 1


Defrocked cleric Arman Saroyan continues to manage the financial resources of the Mother See. As of April 1, he has withdrawn more than fifteen million AMD from these accounts, and there is a suspicion that he squandered these accounts. After being declared defrocked and removed from the position of the Primate of the Diocese, he went to court, challenging the management of the Catholicos of All Armenians. For four months now, the Primate and clergy of the Masyatsotn Diocese have been subjected to various repressions by the law enforcement system. Father Ruben regularly receives notices from the Compulsory Enforcement Service, threatening to bring him to criminal liability if he fails to comply with their demands. The priest has already been summoned to the Investigative Committee and questioned as a witness.

Catholicos of All Armenians Visits National Benefactor Samvel Karapetyan


His Holiness wished Samvel Karapetyan, who is illegally under house arrest, to face the current difficulties and trials with endurance and faith. The Catholicos of All Armenians expressed confidence that despite these hardships, Samvel Karapetyan, with his characteristic spirit of hopelessness, patriotism and church-loving spirit, will continue to make his significant contribution to the benefit of the nation for the sake of the homeland and the brightness of the lives of Armenians throughout the world.
 

The anti-church provisions in the CC party's election program are inhuman


Lawyer Hovhannes Khudoyan believes that it is not worth taking seriously the provisions of the Civil Contract party's election program regarding the Church, because they are elected with one program, but they do the opposite. According to lawyer Emil Khachatryan, the provisions in the election program regarding the church are not only unconstitutional, but also inhuman and anti-Armenian.

 

Defense attorneys at hearing in holy struggle case consider parliament speeches to be obvious forgeries


At the court hearing, Archbishop Bagrat stated that this week high-ranking officials in parliament ignored the presumption of innocence, showed disrespect for the court and the entire legal system. The defense argued that the judge in this case has a biased attitude and knows exactly what decision he will make.