The phase of preparations for the re-consecration of the Mother Cathedral and the Blessing of the Holy Muron ceremonies has been summarized


A meeting of primates of Armenian dioceses and bishops serving at the Mother See was held in the Mother See. High-ranking clergymen from Armenia and the Diaspora, Armenians who have a significant role in national life, delegates of Sister Churches and inter-church organizations, state, diplomatic, public, scientific-educational, culture and art representatives, as well as pilgrims will participate in the sacred ceremonies.hes and inter-church organizations, state, diplomatic, public, scientific-educational, culture and art representatives, as well as pilgrims will participate in the sacred ceremonies.

 

The football player of St. Hakob Church in Kanaker


Hayk, the scribe of St. Hakob Church in Kanaker, attends Liturgy every Sunday with his family. The future football player dreams of visiting all the churches of Armenia as a pilgrimage.

Vigen Archbishop Aikazyan presented precious gifts to the Museum of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Archbishop Vigen Aikazyan presented to the Mother See the cross made in 1839 of the Church of Saint Karapet in Mush, which the Archbishop acquired about fifty years ago. He also presented to the Mother See a unique ring made in 1275 with a coin of the period of King Levon of Cilicia. Archbishop Vigen also handed over to the Museum of the Mother See the box presented by his mother during the episcopal ordination and this unique cross made by the hands of famous Armenian jewelers of the Romanov dynasty.

A session of the Coordinating Committee for the re-consecration of the Mother Cathedral and the Blessing of the Holy Muron was convened at the Mother See


A meeting of the Coordinating Committee for the re-consecration of the Mother Cathedral, the blessing of the Holy Muron and the organization of related events was convened at the Mother See under the chairmanship of Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. On September 28, at 5:00 p.m., a ceremony of blessing of the Holy Muron will take place in the St. Trdat Open Air Altar open and the next day, September 29, at 10:30 a.m., the Mother Cathedral will be re-consecrated. The coordinating committee discussed in detail the program of ceremonies and related activities.

Rev. Fr. Yeremia Sargsyan


The questions of viewers and users were answered by Rev. Fr. Yeremia Sargsyan. Post your questions on the Question and Answer Facebook page.

Why is the Garni Temple considered pagan?
What does the message "with what measure you measure, God will measure to you" convey to us?
How are the clergy greeted?
Does the Feast of the Holy Cross, have anything to do with the dead? Is Father the correct way to address God?
Why should you not taste grapes until the day of the blessing of grapes?

Rev. Fr. Hovsep Sargsyan


The questions of viewers and users were answered by Rev. Fr. Hovsep Sargsyan. Post your questions on the Question and Answer Facebook page.

Does the church have to have a bell?
After washing the walls of the church and whitewashing the ceiling, is there a need for re-consecration?
Why is bread dipped in wine distributed to the faithful during liturgy?
What if your well-intentioned advice hurt the other person?
Is it a sin to hide the fact of adoption from a child?
Can a child be baptized if the parent is not baptized? 

Military doctor: During the war, the medical service fared better than any other service


After participating in the Artsakh war, Medical University student Gevorg Voskanyan decides to transfer from the Medical Faculty to the Military Medical Faculty. He participated in 3 wars and claims that during the April and 44-day wars, the medical service worked several times better than all other services. It saved many people's lives and many injured people did not become disabled.

 

The uncomplaining scribes of Vardenis village


It is a holiday for the children of Vardenis village of Aragatsotn diocese when Father Moushe visits the village and offers a liturgy. They treat the church with great responsibility and love. After the liturgy, they are not in a hurry to return home, they enjoy the company of their priest father until late in the evening.

 

Aygehovit


Aygehovit was one of the first to bear the brunt of the war in the nineties and suffered significant losses. The village was founded at the beginning of the 19th century, where the people of Artsakh were resettled. The monuments testify that the village was inhabited even before that.

Voskevan


Residents of Voskevan village of Tavush region live under direct enemy fire. In the lower part of the village, the enemy is active, they shoot with rifle weapons, they hit with tanks, artillery, and machine guns. Recognizing the enemy, the villagers claim that it is impossible to live with the Turk.

Doctor Artur Manukyan


Trials and experiences of a military doctor
 
Doctor therapist and pulmonologist Artur Manukyan served his term of service in Artsakh, and during the 44-day war he was an employee of the Ministry of Emergency Situations. His mission was to provide first aid and transport wounded soldiers.

For scribe Aram, the church is unity


For Aram, the St. Hakob Church in Kanaker is unity. He starts any important work with prayer. Every Sunday, Aram's family attends Liturgy with him. Aram's preferences are diverse: sports, rocketry, physics.