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Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem in the Square of Stepanakert


On the occasion of Artsakh Independence Day, on September 1 the premiere of Giuseppe Verdi’s Requiem was performed in Stepanakert. It was devoted to the victims of Armenian Genocide and Artsakh war victims. The concert was attended by the Presidents of Armenia and ArtsakhSerzh Sargsyan and Bako Sahakyan, the Primate of Artsakh Diocese Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan and other officials. The initiative was implemented within the scope of the state events dedicated to the centenary of Armenian Genocide.

 
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Holy Muron Doves kept in the Museums of the Mother See


On September 27, the Patriarch of All Armenians will bless the Holy Muron in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. During the ceremonies held in the Armenian Apostolic Church, the Holy Muron is poured from a dove-shaped vessel. The video is about the dove-shaped vessels used for pouring Muron during the liturgical ceremonies.
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Gospel of Mark 9. 13-28


“Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech. Whenever it seizes him, it throws him to the ground. He foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth and becomes rigid. I asked your disciples to drive out the spirit, but they could not.” 
What did Christ answer to him, how did He heal the devil-possessed child and what did He command to his disciples? 
Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.

 
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Around 30 interchurch delegation to attend the ceremony of blessing the Holy Muron (Chrism)


These days, the Armenian Apostolic Church is preparing for the ceremony of Holy Muron blessing. Around 30 interchurch delegations are expected to attend this remarkable event. 25 of them already responded positively to the invitation of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. 
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Gospel of Mark 9. 1-12


“After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them.”
What mountain did Christ’s transfiguration took place, why did the prophets Elijah and Moses appear next to Him and how did His disciples respond to transfiguration? 
Why did Christ command the Apostles not to tell people about what happened? 
Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.

 
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Wounded Deacon in recovery


On the evening of August 11, Deacon Hovhannes Galstyan serving in a military unit, had sustained a gunshot wound to his head during Azerbaijan’s intelligence-gathering and diversionary infiltration attempt into one of the military units in Karabakh. Two of the accompanying soldiers are unharmed, while the driver sustained a wound to his shoulders. Deacon Hovhannes already underwent a surgery and as the doctors report, his life is no longer in danger.

 
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Gospel of Mark 8. 34-39


“Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me”, - says Jesus. What does this mean? Who are Archimandrite Hovhannes Hyusyan, Bishop Smbat Haadetyan, and over 4000 priests whose example is brought by Father Markos Mangasaryan to explain this passage of the Bible?
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Pilgrimage of Italian Armenian youth to Haghpat


A group of Italian Armenian young people guided by the pastor of St. 40 Children Church of Milano Tovma Khachatryan went to Haghpat Monastery for pilgrimage. They were joined by the youth of Propaganda Center in the Mother See. The pilgrims were there to improve the surroundings of the Monastery.

 
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Feast of Assumption of the Holy Mother of God is the day of pilgrimage of Saghmosavank


The Feast of Assumption of the Holy Mother of God is a double joy in Saghmosavank. It is the day of pilgrimage and it’s a jubilee year. Today, the 800th anniversary of the establishment of Church was celebrated.

 
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Pre-examination preparations in Gevorkian Theological Seminary


Over the last days, preparatory classes are offered for the applicants of Gevorkian Theological Seminary. Last year, the examination consultations were run by the Seminary professors, however, this year the same task has been entrusted to the deacons.  

 
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Ararat Patriarchal Diocese provides assistance to the military servants and freedom fighters with di


Within the scope of the program “We Stand with Our Soldier”, a number of military servants and war veterans registered as first group of disability since 1989, in the communities of Nor Nork, Avan, Kanaker-Zeytun and Arabkir, were provided financial aid. A healing ceremony for military servants was held in St. Sarkis Church of Nork. 

 
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Gospel of Mark 8. 27-33


“Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am? They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.”
What did Christ have in common with these 3 persons? What did Peter answer to Christ’s question “Who am I?”, and why did the Lord call him a satan? Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.