The relic of St. Bartholomew the Apostle was presented to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


The Catholic Church of the Czech Republic donated the relics of the Apostle Bartholomew to the Armenian Apostolic Church. The donation received by the archbishop of Prague, Jan Graubner, is a sign of the support and solidarity of the Primate of the Catholic Church towards the Armenian people and the church. In the 14th century, the relic was taken to Prague by King Charles IV.
 

Sunday Liturgy prayers were offered for the prisoners in all the churches of the dioceses of Armenia and Diaspora


Divine Liturgy was served in the Mother Cathedral under the solemnity of the Catholicos of All Armenians. The day was previously announced as a day of pan-Armenian prayer. In the Mother See of Holy Etchmiatsin, in all churches of the dioceses of Armenia and the Diaspora, during the Holy Liturgy, according to the call of the Patriarch of Armenia, a prayer was offered for the servicemen, civilians and representatives of the military-political leadership of the Republic of Artsakh, who were abducted, captured and illegally detained by Azerbaijan. Holy Liturgy was served. The day was previously announced as a day of pan-Armenian prayer. During the Holy Liturgy in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiatsin, in all the churches of the dioceses of Armenia and the Diaspora, according to the call of the Armenian patriarch, a prayer was offered for the servicemen, civilians and representatives of the military and political leadership of the Republic of Artsakh kidnapped by Azerbaijan, captured and illegally held in Baku.

After the reconsecration of the Cathedral, the first episcopal ordination and consecration took place


The Catholicos of All Armenians was led in a church procession to the Cathedral to offer the Divine Liturgy and perform episcopal ordination. Four benefactors of the church were assisiting His Holiness. His Holiness was accompanied by the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople and Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan. The Armenian Patriarch, with prayer and blessing, granted the seven degrees of the episcopal rank on the newly ordained, preached and instructed them to take care of Christ's flock, being faithful to the teachings of the church fathers and saints. Here, six bishops were given the omophorion, which is part of the episcopal vestment.

 

The Catholicos of All Armenians presented a silver jug ​​to national philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan


At the Mother See, His Holiness received the national benefactor, godfather of Muron blessing, Samvel Karapetyan and presented him with a silver jar, made in the likeness of muron distribution jars. On one side of the jar, the Cathedral is depicted, one of the benefactors of whose renovation is Samvel Karapetyan, on the other side, the sanctities of Muron's blessing are depicted.
 

The Catholicos of All Armenians distributed the new muron to the dioceses of Armenia and Diaspora


Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II received the primates of the Armenian and Diaspora dioceses of the Armenian Church, representatives of hierarchical sees at the Holy Etchmiadzin. His Holiness personally handed over the red decorated jars. According to the order of seniority, the first to receive the jars full of holy muron were the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople, the representatives of the Catholicos of Antilias and the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, then the diocesan leaders. In dioceses, holy oil will be distributed to priests.
 

On the occasion of the Pentecost, a festive Liturgy was served in St. Anna Church


The festive service was performed in St. Anna church by Rev. Fr. Vahram Melikyan. Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, Primate of the Diocese of Tavush, on the occasion of the Feast, noticed that the coming of the Pentecost should not only be perceived as a historical event, but also that the presence and power of the Holy Spirit should be used as a guide in everyday life. The Archbishop described the confused and lonely state of mind of the apostles after the resurrection, before the apparition.

From Retreat democracy to demarcation


What is the basis of the illegality of the process carried out under the name of demarcation in the territory of Tavush region? Why does the RA government violate the RA Constitution and accuse those fighting against it of "playing politics"? What legal ways are there to implement the process of reproduction of the Armenia-Azerbaijan interstate border? Anna Sargsyan talked with the member of the Supreme Spiritual Council of the Mother See, doctor of legal sciences, professor Gevorg Danielyan.

Armenia and Azerbaijan in international courts


The Institute of Armenian Studies has organized a scientific conference "Genocide and ethnic cleansing in the 21st century". The first report was on "The legal essence of the concepts of ethnic cleansing and genocide in the context of Azerbaijani crimes against Armenians". According to international law specialist Levon Gevorgyan, the depopulation of Artsakh is a crime against humanity and a continuation of the genocidal policy implemented by Turkey at the beginning of the 20th century. The speaker especially stressed the reckless mentality of canceling Armenia's lawsuits against Azerbaijan in the international courts these days within the framework of the supposed peace process. Outside the international judicial processes, the Armenian question is nothing more than textbook material. It is very important to formulate a demand for one's own authorities not to withdraw from judicial proceedings.

"The Birth of the Savior is an invitation from darkness to light". Patriarchal liturgy on the Holy Nativity (06.01.2024)


On the morning of January 6, the bells of Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Yerevan signaled the beginning of the patriarchal liturgy. The Patriarch of the Armenian Church celebrated the liturgy of the feast of the Nativity and Theophany, performed the order of Blessing of the Water. Patriarch of All Armenians addressed the entire nation, encouraged and gave hope to his children forcibly displaced from Artsakh. The entire message of the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II in the video.

 

 

"Summit" international contemporary dance festival in Yerevan


The "Summit" festival program includes modern dance, physical and visual theater productions, performances, master classes, lectures. The "Summit" international contemporary dance festival is being held in Yerevan on August 20-27 for the third year. Co-founders of the festival Hayk Vardanyan and ballet master Arman Balmanukyan spoke about the festival and the process of spreading modern dance in Armenia in "Artfocus". Anahit Margaryan moderated the conversation.

Pontifical Divine Liturgy for the Holy Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ in St. Gregory the Illuminator Church in Yerevan


On January 6, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the feast of the Holy Nativity. The Celebrant was the Catholicos of All Armenians at the Saint Gregory the Illuminator mother church in Yerevan. In his patriarchal message addressed to the faithful, the Patriarch of All Armenians best formulated the universal concerns and anxiety.  With special warmth, His Holiness addressed the besieged Artsakh citizens, encouraged and assured again that the Armenian Church will support Artsakh.

The Catholicos of All Armenians got acquainted with the restoration works of frescoes of the Cathedral


In the cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, along with other construction works, the works of re-installation and restoration of frescoes continue.  The Patriarch of All Armenians, accompanied by the  Grand Sacristan of the Mother See, His Grace Bishop Musegh Babayan, made an evaluation tour.