Bishops’ Assembly launches in St. Pölten, Austria


The Bishops’ Assembly is attended by twenty-five archbishops and bishops of the Catholicosate of All Armenians of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, including those from the Armenian Patriarchates of Jerusalem and Constantinople. His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, the Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Nourhan Manukyan, and the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople, Archbishop Sahak Mashalyan, addressed the congregation with their fatherly words and messages.

Court Replaces Arrest of Brother and Nephew of Catholicos of All Armenians with House Arrest


The Armavir Regional Court of First Instance has lifted the arrest imposed on the brother of the Catholicos of All Armenians, Gevorg Nersisyan, and nephew, Hambardzum Nersisyan, and has imposed alternative measures of restraint: house arrest, a 1 million dram bail, and a ban on absence. The key basis for the court’s decision was the defense team’s arguments that all important witnesses in the criminal case have already been questioned, and the fact that the defendants are at large cannot hinder the investigation of the case.
 

The court extended the detention of Archbishop Bagrat for another 2 months


Archbishop Bagrat stated that he is unacceptable for house arrest on bail and a ban on leaving the country, considering it the most insulting measure. Defense attorney Hovhannes Khudoyan stated that the prosecution is illegal, based on false evidence and does not imply a criminal procedural goal. He also noted that the case is being considered in the context of an anti-church campaign, with the isolation of a clergyman with influence within the Armenian Apostolic Church, which, according to him, facilitates the campaign against the church.
 

Sundukyan National Academic Theater


The first state theater of Armenia, during its more than ninety-year history, has had different phases. Vardan Achemyan, Armen Gulakyan, Vahram Papazyan, Metaxia Simonyan, Khoren Abrahamyan, Mher Mkrtchyan… many famous directors and actors have created here. Today, the theater has entered a new era.

The Artsakh State Jazz Orchestra continues to operate


After many trials and hardships, the musicians of the Artsakh State Jazz Orchestra are having their first rehearsals in Armenia and preparing for a concert. Artistic director, renowned trumpeter Tigran Suchyan is convinced that regardless of the circumstances and mood, one must work.

Artsakh's "We Are Our Mountains" Song and Dance Ensemble


Artsakh group tries to reunite
 
After being forcibly deported from Artsakh, the “We Are Our Mountains” state song and dance ensemble is trying to reunite and continue its activities in Armenia. They have already managed to organize a concert, but not with a full lineup. Due to the lack of financial resources, the instrumental part of the group is missing, the musicians from Artsakh have taken on the mission of preserving their culture and are ready to perform regardless of difficulties.

"Karin" traditional song and dance group


Gagik Ginosyan's students are preparing to continue his work
 
The "Karin" traditional song and dance group, founded in 2001 by Honored Worker of Culture Gagik Ginosyan, continues to operate with the same traditions and spirit even after his death. Gagik Ginosyan's students have taken on the task of continuing their master's work with great responsibility and determination.

The mission of the four-part male choir of the Gevorgyan Spiritual Academy


The choir of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary is working to participate in international competitions and release recordings in the near future. The choir's goal is to spread and make Armenian spiritual and folk songs recognizable, to be the bearer and continuer of the work of Father Komitas.

Norayr Kartashyan and Menua Band


A concert entitled "Armenian Contemporary Music" was held, featuring arrangements and original works by Norayr Kartashyan.

Gevorg Jahukyan


Doctor of Philological Sciences-Professor Gevorg Jahukyan considered it his mission to try to make Armenia a center of linguistics. Acharyan, Ghapantsyan studied Armenology outside the homeland, we can now say that there is no branch of Armenology that is not taught and studied in Armenia. He confidently asserted that the center of Armenology is already in Armenia.

The Mother See responded to the bishops supporting Nikol Pashinyan’s movement


The Mother See announced that one of the ways to overcome the worrying situation created as a result of the authorities’ unconstitutional steps is the convening of a Episcopal Assembly, the canonicality of which is in no way conditioned by the place of convening. The most important issues affecting church life, including the issues being raised, must be examined and appropriate solutions found in accordance with the perceived order of the Church, exclusively in church assembly bodies.

 

The prosecution referred to the record of items found during searches


The public prosecutors presented a list of evidence, after which the defense attorneys stated that there was no physical evidence that would confirm that the materials listed by the prosecutors would be used to commit terrorism or any other illegal act. Ara Rustamyan and the other defendants emphasized that the prosecutors, violating the presumption of innocence, call them “terrorists” without having any facts that would confirm the accusation through an expert examination.