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The court hearing in the case of the participants of the "Holy Struggle": 16.10.25


The regular October 16 court hearing on the case of the participants of the "Holy Struggle" was held behind closed doors.

 

Vahan


The border village of Vahan is the northeastern gateway to Armenia. The village borders Azerbaijan for about 27 km. In some parts, the border is only 2-3 km away. The century-old village has had other names in the past. It was founded in 1925 under the name Rubenakert, renamed Ordzhonikidze during the Soviet era, and in 1991 received its current name in honor of the brave eagle of Artsvashen, Father Vahan.

Ulikhanyan sisters


Victoria and Liana Ulikhanyan have been engaged in classical music since childhood. They have already managed to perform on international platforms, participate in festivals, competitions, and have concerts on international stages. In addition to performing arts, the violinist and cellist sisters also create, and a video clip of Victoria Ulikhanyan's piano trio composition "Mechanics of the Sun" was recently shot, with which the girls are trying to popularize classical music.

Defenders petition to stop criminal prosecution of participants in the Holy Struggle


The defense has filed a motion with the court to terminate the criminal prosecution of all 18 supporters of the struggle and to dismiss the proceedings, based on the lack of evidence of a crime. It has presented the manipulations of high-ranking officials, publications by pro-government media outlets, and successive searches.

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 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.

 

Choir of the Church of the Holy Archangels


Every Sunday at the Holy Archangels Church in Sevan, the children's choir sings at the liturgy. They travel with the priest, climb mountains, and attend classical music concerts. The children have come together with great love and spend the whole day together.

Based on the fabricated recording, the defense attorney of Archbishop Bagrat challenged the prosecution


The defense attorney of the archbishop, Hovhannes Khudoyan, stated in court that the statements attributed to the archbishop in the famous recording about “shooting two people, imprisoning 15 people, and burning a bus” are a forgery. Hovhannes Khudoyan was also joined by other defense attorneys. Judge Karen Farkhoyan rejected the motion to disqualify the prosecutors. The next court hearing in the “Holy Struggle” case will be held on October 9.

The court will announce the verdict in the case of Archbishop Michael on October 3.


The public prosecutor did not present any mitigating or aggravating circumstances for Archbishop Michael's sentence and requested that the bishop be sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison. The defense believes that the authorities are pursuing political persecution against Archbishop Michael.

Catholicos of All Armenians receives Brazilian Armenian pilgrims


The Catholicos of All Armenians highly appreciated the work carried out by the diocesan primate and the spiritual ministers of the diocese in community life. He urged the pilgrims to remain steadfast in their faith, make every effort to strengthen the community, and bring useful service to the nation, homeland, and Church.

Harutyun and Vahe (Aparan)


The altar of the Holy Cross Church in Aparan is full of children. Harutyun and Vahe became close friends when they started attending services. They also gladly participate in services during the holidays. They believe that they still have a lot to learn, and they overcome difficulties with the help of their older friends.