Pilgrims celebrated the feast of the memory of the holy virgins in Tsaghkevank


October 7 marks the feast of the memory of the holy virgins Tekh, Varvara and Peghagea. With the blessing of the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, the Relic of the Holy Virgin Varvara was transferred to Tsaghkevank on the occasion of the day of the memory of the holy virgins. Father Yeghishe Barseghyan, the spiritual pastor of the Mughni parish, celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the cave.

The 20th anniversary of the urology department was celebrated at the Izmirlian Medical Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


The department was established in 2005 by the efforts of Professor Arthur Grabsky and his colleagues with the aim of providing modern, professional urological care. In 2024, Izmirlian Medical Center acquired the latest and unique technologies for the treatment of urolithiasis and other urological diseases.

 

The Catholicos of All Armenians received the members of the Board of Directors of the ARF and benefactors


Members of the Board of Directors and benefactors of the Armenian Relief Fund of the Armenian Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church of the United States, the Primate of the Diocese, President of the Armenian Relief Fund, His Grace Bishop Mesrop Parsamian, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund, Randy Sapah-Gulyan, visited institutions where the Armenian Relief Fund Armenia Office is implementing programs. During this visit, the Board discussed multi-component programs aimed at overcoming poverty in Tavush and Syunik, initiatives implemented in the areas of child protection, education and science, high technologies, economic and community development, healthcare, social assistance, and work with families forcibly displaced from Artsakh.

 

Vardenut community celebrated the 6th anniversary of the consecration of St. Mercerius Church


By the Patriarchal direction of the Catholicos of All Armenians and with the blessing of the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, the relic of Saint Gevorg Zoravar was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the church for the first time. The festive Divine Liturgy was celebrated by the spiritual pastor of the Aragats diocese, Father Maghakia Gevorgyan. He considered it important in the life of a Christian to have unshakable faith, to follow the example of the saints, and to be faithful to the Mother Church.

Students of the Youth Center in Malatia won 1st place in the "Univers Art" competition


The miniatures of the students of the miniature painting class of the Armenian Children's House in Malatia: "Empty Tomb" by Mane Javadyan, "Ascension" by Elen Tsaturyan, "Annunciation" by Tigran Hovsepyan, and "Destruction of Hell" by Karina Ghazaryan participated in the "Univers Art" international festival and won first place. About 600 children aged 5-18 participated in that competition. The works were exhibited at the Artists' Union.

The feast of St. George was celebrated in the church of the Garnahovit community of the Aragatsotn diocese


Pilgrims participated in the Liturgy and experienced the mystery of the sacred ceremony at the St. George Church in Garnahovit. The church was renovated in 2017. The feast day of St. George was declared the day of the feast of the Holy Church in Garnahovit. On that occasion, the relic of St. George was transferred from the Mother See to the church so that the faithful could receive his power.

17 students from the Youth Centers in Malatia received awards at the "Universe Art 2025" festival


About 600 children aged 5-18 participated in the international festival. In the final round, an exhibition was opened at the Artists' Union of Armenia, then a solemn award ceremony and a gala concert were held in the hall of the Armenian-Slavonic University. 17 students from the two classes of Painting of the Youth Centers of Malatia returned with awards, eight of them took 1st place.

A festive liturgy was served at the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir


A festive Liturgy was served at the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir on the occasion of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. The Holy Cross in Arabkir was built on the initiative of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, with the philanthropy of Louise Simone Manukyan. The architect of the church is Artak Ghulyan.

 

Participants of the procession in Gyumri prayed for Bishops Michael and Bagrat, and for Samvel Karapetyan


The participants of the procession, led by Father Makar Galamdaryan and Father Hakob Grigoryan, walked to the Holy Nshan Church with prayers, hymns, and spiritual songs. Near the Holy Mother of God Yot Verk Church, the participants of the procession prayed for the speedy release of Archbishops Michael and Bagrat, Samvel Karapetyan, and other detainees. With the blessing of the Primate of the Shirak Diocese, Archbishop Michael Ajapahyan, the Pre-Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross has already become a tradition.

 

Father Aram Asatran has never appealed to any church authority regarding problems


The Diocese of Aragatsotn publishes a clarification regarding the issue of Father Aram Asatran, according to which the scandal began with the fact of the distortion of the ritual order and the arbitrariness shown by the Father during the Baptism ceremony. Father Aram was subjected to a disciplinary reprimand by the Diocesan Primate. The Father accepted and fulfilled the Primate’s instructions and continues his service in Hovhannavank. Then, Father Aram initiated his famous publications.

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Birth of the Mother of God


A festive liturgy was celebrated at the Mother Cathedral of Etchmiadzin on the occasion of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most important links in the chain of salvation of humanity. Pilgrims and believers who arrived at the Mother Cathedral participated in the sacred ceremony, the rite of confession, and received communion.

The 12th International Festival of Contemporary Art and Spiritual Films "Fresco" was held


It is a unique platform in the cultural life of Armenia, which combines art, spiritual, and humanitarian values. The festival was held from August 18 to September 5. In a number of cities of Lori and Kotayk regions and in Yerevan, people participated in concert evenings, which were followed by film viewings and discussions. The festival selected films that emphasize spiritual and humanitarian values, which preach love, kindness, peace, and perseverance in overcoming difficulties.