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Blessing day of the youth in Gugark Diocese


On the blessing day of the youth, Divine Liturgy was offered in St. Sarkis Church of Gugark Diocese. The initiators of the Feast of St. Sarkis were the members of Narekatsi Youth Union. 

 

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18 military officers awarded in Gugark Diocese


On the occasion of 23rd anniversary of the Armenian Army, high-rank officials of Third Army Corpus organized an event in the Official hall of St. Grigor Narekatsi Church in Vanadzor. During the event, 18 military officers were awarded.

 

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Painting of Akim Avanesov “From Century to Century” to be exhibited on April 24 in the National Gall


To commemorate the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the painting of Akim Avanesov “From Century to Century” was brought to Armenia for restoration. This action was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Armenian community structure in Doni Rostov “Nor Nakhijevan”, Yerevan State University and the National Gallery of Armenia.   

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Armenian Church Youth Centers of the Mother See perform in the National Academic Theatre


The New Year event of the Armenian Church Youth Centers of the Mother See was held in the National Academic Theatre of G. Sundukyan. For the first time, the members of Ashtarak Armenian Church Youth Center took part in the event. All the proceeds from the event will go to the socially insecure families.

 

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Phase 4 of charity program “Extend Your Hand”


Phase 4 of charity program “Extend Your Hand” came to life in Gugark Diocese. The participants of the initiative install food boxes in the largest supermarkets of Vanadzor and collect food, items for hygiene care, clothes and money to further pass them to socially insecure families.  

 

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Memorial Divine Liturgy in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On the day following Holy Nativity, the Christians pray for those departed taking the Good Tidings of Holy Nativity to them. The Memorial Divine Liturgy was served by Rev. Fr. Torgom Tonikyan. 

 

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“Let’s Donate Happy New Year”: end-year initiative by the Social Department of the Mother See


The staff of the Social Department of the Mother See and Etchmiadzin Town Hall visited the city hospital and maternity hospital. The Director of the Social Department, Rev. Fr. Isahak Poghosyan, personally distributed the gifts covering a wide range of sweets, items of prime necessity, children’s clothing etc.

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Members of Holy Trinity Church community with hearing disability bestowed certificates


For three months, the members of Yerevan Holy Trinity Church community with hearing disability, participated in hair dressing, cosmetics, buffet reception and cooking training courses. 19 young people were trained with the support of Art House Training Center and World Vision International and given the opportunity of finding a job.

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Concert of Ensembles “Zangakner” (Bells) and “Hosanna” in St. Hovhannes Church


First joint concert of Ensembles “Zangakner” and “Hosanna” was held in St. Hovhannes Church, which was dedicated to Holy Nativity. Both ensembles are directed by conductor Shahe Keshishian.

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The cross of Geghtsonts Zham (St. Grigor Lusavorich Church) was consecrated in Gyumri


St. Grigor Lusavorich Church destroyed in 1988 earthquake is currently under renovation. These days, the cross of Geghtsonts Zham (St. Grigor Lusavorich Church) was consecrated by the Primate of Shirak Diocese Bishop Michael Ajapahian.

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Second stage of the program “One Postcard – One Apartment” completed


This time, within the scope of the program “One Postcard – One Apartment”, the youth of St. Yotverk (seven wounds) Church of Shirak Diocese sold around 13000 postcards. The raised funds were used to purchase an apartment for the family of Artyom Poghosyan, who has a third degree disability.

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Concert dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex


The students of Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex met the guests at the entrance of Komitas Chamber Music House of Yerevan to accompany them to the concert exhibition “Fine Arts at the Educational Complex”. The night was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Educational Complex. For the first time, the ensemble Maracas (Shrkhkan) gave a performance.