Author Victoria Karapetyan

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	Offerings to the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide in Gugark Diocese On April 24, following the Divine Liturgy served in the Holy Mother God Church in Vanadzor, the Primate of the Diocese, His Grace Sebouh blessed a khachkar in Mrgashat community devoted to the Genocide victims.
	The Feast of Holy Resurrection in Verin Artashat The Feast of Holy Resurrection had hundreds of pilgrims hosted under the hospitable arches of churches. The backyard of Holy Mother of God Church in Verin Artashat was crowded likewise, the community decided to jointly celebrate the Passover with everyone.
	Mourning Day (Merelots) of the Holy Resurrection at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin The next day of the Feast of Holy Resurrection, as it is traditionally accepted in the Armenian Church, is the Mourning Day of the deceased. Upon the completion of the Divine Liturgy to the memory of the deceased, Archbishop Tatev Sargsyan offered the Repose of Souls Service at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
	Home blessing of Holy Resurrection at the Mother See Following the Candlelight Divine Liturgy, the congregation of the clergy accompanied the Patriarch of All Armenians from the Mother Cathedral to the old Seat, where the first Home Blessing of the Holy Resurrection was performed.
	Service of the Washing of Feet in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Before the crucifixion, at the guest-chamber,Christ kneeled and humbly washed his disciple’s feet as an example of humbleness and meekness. This service mentioned in the Gospel – Washing of the Feet, is traditionally offered by the Patriarch of All Armenians in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
	“Communion Fully Changes One’s Life”: Armen Hyusnunts Leader of State Jazz Band of Armenia, Armen Hyusnunts shares his thoughts and feelings on the sacrament of communion.
	Palm Sunday at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin Today, on April 13, the Armenian Church celebrated Palm Sunday. Traditionally, the feast sets off by the ceremony of Andastan, Blessing of Four Corners of the Earth. His Holiness offered the blessing service of children.
	Motherhood blessing day in Vanadzor maternity hospital By the presidency of the Patriarch of All Armenians, the Feast of Annunciation of Virgin Mary is declared as the Motherhood blessing day. On the Feast of Annunciation, the members of Narekatsi Youth Center in Gugark Diocese, guided by Father Stepanos Margaryan, visited the mothers in Vanadzor maternity hospital. The priest offered a blessing service in the hospital.
	Demonstrations in the Armenian Diocese in Romania and Georgia Demonstrations against terrorist attacks on the Armenian-populated city Kessabof Syria still continue in various countries. The participants of protests held in the Armenian Dioceses of Romania and Georgia required to terminate the violations against peaceful population in Syria and condemn the actions of countries supporting the terrorists.
	Yeretsgins’ (priests’ wives) meeting at the Mother See With the blessing of the Patriarch of All Armenians, a meeting of Yeretsgins was held at the Mother See for the first time. “Mission of the Yeretsgin in Pastoral Life”: this topic was presented by Rev. Fr. Zorayr Karapetyan, Parish Priest of the Voskevaz community in Aragatsotn Diocese and Yeretsgin Zinarik Antonyan.
	Feast of Annunciation of Virgin Mary at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin On the Feast of Annunciation of Virgin Mary, the curtains of church altars shut throughout the Lent were opened up. A blessing service was offered for mothers and mothers-to-be. Under the presidency of the Supreme Patriarch, the Divine Liturgy was served by Rev. Father VardanNavasardyan.
	Feast of the Commemoration of St. Grigor Lusavorich commitment to the pit in Holy Etchmiadzin Today, on April 5, our Church celebrates the entry of St. Grigor Lusavorich to Virap. Yesterday, on the Eve of Feast, the relic of the Holy Patriarch was brought to the Mother Cathedral.

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