40 scribes from 12 pastorates of the Aragatsotn Diocese have been awarded the title of scribe


At the St. Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan, 40 scribes serving in the churches of the diocese have received the title of scribe. They wear a vestment every Sunday and help the priests. The bishop gave the donors a key, a candlestick, and a Bible. With the scribe's title, the boys receive the right to perform the duties of doorkeeper, reader, torchbearer, and oath taker.

The relic of the Cross of Christ has been moved to the Holy Cross Church in Aparan


For the 10th consecutive year, on the feast of the Apparition of the Holy Cross, the sacred relic of Christ's Cross was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the Holy Cross Church in Aparan, and a Liturgy of the vow was served. Believers from different communities of Armenia joined the vow of the Aparan people and went to be strengthened by the blessing of the sacred relic.
 

Harutyun Arakelyan after the 44-day war


Only after the 11th surgery were they able to save the leg of Harutyun Arakelyan, a participant in the 44-day war. After being wounded in the war, doctors did not give him hope that he would walk, even the option of amputating his leg was discussed, but everything ended successfully. Although Harutyun can now walk, he can no longer fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a boxing champion. Now he has founded the “Legends” boxing club in Hrazdan, where he trains children.

A festive liturgy was served at Noravank Church


After the reconstruction and re-consecration of Noravank in 1999, the monastery's feast day was established. In the Armenian Church's calendar, that day coincides with Ashkharamatra or Green Sunday. The festive liturgy was celebrated by Archbishop Abraham Mkrtchyan, Primate of the Vayots Dzor Diocese, and Archimandrite Zareh Kabaghyan, the abbot of Noravank and deputy primate of the Vayots Dzor Diocese.

 

Meetings with clergy are being organized at the Artsakh Diocese office


Members of the Youth Union of the Holy Mother of God Church in Stepanakert are organizing discussions with clergy. This time, the Director of the Church and Youth Training Programs, Bishop Vahan Hovhannisyan, met with the youth. At the meeting, they discussed the topic of "The Existence of Evil Contrary to the Resurrection of Christ."

 

Believers survived the final hours of Christ's earthly life


After the order of crucifixion, the commemoration of the descent of Jesus from the cross and his burial was performed on Good Friday evening. The service of Christ's burial was performed in the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin under the presiding authority of the Catholicos of All Armenians.

A festive liturgy was served on the occasion of Palm Sunday at the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir


Even before the liturgy began, the roads leading to the church were crowded. Children with flower wreaths and willow branches, accompanied by their parents, participated in the Palm Sunday liturgy. The Holy Cross of Arabkir is the most beautiful church in the community, uniting the Arabkir and Kanaker-Zeytun communities.

Bible study classes are being held in the Artsakh diocese


Bible study classes have begun at the "Entsa" center. The meetings were initiated by members of the Artsakh Diocese Youth Union. The classes are held in a question-and-answer format. The center has also been conducting Bible study classes for Artsakh children for a long time. In addition, the center, in collaboration with public and social organizations, implements psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and educational programs.

 

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the sixth Sunday of Great Lent, Advent Sunday


The sacrament of Advent Sunday is a call to patience and a pious life. With the first coming, Christ opened the way of salvation to man, teaching him how to live in order to deserve the kingdom of heaven. The second time, Christ will come to the world as a king to judge the righteous and the sinners.

Hamid Broyan after the 44-day war


Hamid Broyan served in the "Martuni 2" military unit in Artsakh. During the 44-day war, he fought in Hadrut and Varanda, where he was seriously wounded by an anti-aircraft gun on October 24. He underwent twelve surgeries, had his right heel amputated, and underwent a long rehabilitation period at the Soldier's Home. After searching for a job, he decided to become a hairstylist. He has been opening his own hair salon in Armavir for a year.

A liturgy was served in the Cathedral, and the parable of the unjust judge and the widow was commemorated


A closed liturgy was celebrated under the auspices of the Catholicos of All Armenians, Rev. Father Adam Makaryan, during which the parable of the unjust judge and the widow was read. For Christians, this Sunday is an important reminder not to give up, not to despair, and to rely on the just judge through prayer.

A Peace service was held at Masis St. Thaddeus Church


For three years now, the Masyatsotn Diocese has been organizing joint prayer days, in which residents of remote rural communities participate. The spiritual pastor of the St. John the Evangelist Church in Artashat interpreted the parable of the unjust steward, highlighting the important messages.