Renovation of the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin


The project for the renovation and strengthening of the Mother Cathedral in 2013 is being agreed with UNESCO. The fresco restoration research center is beginning to study the temple frescoes.  In 2017  the construction work begins in the summer. In the film shot at the end of 2021, the head of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the chief architect of the Mother See, and the author of the fresco restoration project represent the process of repairing the Holy Etchmiadzin, surprises, completed and expected works.

Clergy Conference in the Armenian Diocese of New Nakhichevan in Russia


Under the presidency of Archbishop Ezras Nersisyan, the annual two-day meeting of the clergy of the Armenian Diocese of New Nakhichevan in Russia took place in Moscow, which was attended by 40 priests from different parishes.
The arrival of the clergy coincided with the visit of the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II to Moscow, during which the priests had the opportunity to meet and receive the blessing of His Holiness.

Our Life with God. Part 6


Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Mesrop Parsamyan speaks on spiritual themes. 

Our life with God. Part 5


Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Mesrop Parsamyan speaks on spiritual themes. 

To Hear the word of God in the Bible


Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Mesrop Parsamyan speaks on spiritual themes. 

 

To see God in creation


Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Mesrop Parsamyan speaks on spiritual themes.

Talking to God


Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Mesrop Parsamyan speaks on spiritual themes.

Live with God


Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Mesrop Parsamyan speaks on spiritual themes.
 

Mother Cathedral


A few years, during the cleaning of the vegetation of the Mother Cathedral of Etchmiadzin, it is accidentally revealed that the temple is in danger of collapsing. What do the detailed researches reveal? What solutions are being developed for the salvation of the Etchmiadzin temple. Presented by rehabilitation specialists.

 

 

The solemn opening of the new complex of the Residency


On September 18, under the presidency of Catholicos of All Armenians, in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the solemn opening ceremony of the newly built hall of the Patriarchs Chapel and renovated Old Residency were held. The renovation and construction works of the cathedral complex were carried out with the donation of national benefactor Samvel Karapetyan and the Karapetyan family. Attending the ceremony were RA President Armen Sargsyan, RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, philanthropist Samvel Karapetyan, statesmen, diocesan leaders of the Armenian Church, members of the Mother See, members of the Supreme Council, AGBU President Perch Sedrakyan, philanthropic Armenians from different countries, President Joachim Gauck of the Federal Republic of Germany and other guests.
The ceremony started in the newly built  Patriarchs Chapel! Under the presidency of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the blessing of the whole Residency was performed.
 
 
 
 

The benefactors and donors of the Mother See at the opening ceremony of the Residency


On September 18, benefactors and donors from all over the world came to the Mother See to take part in the opening ceremony of the Residency Complex.

Holy Nativity Divine Liturgy in the Mother Church of Yerevan


On the morning of January 6, the Armenian Apostolic Churches celebrated the Holy Nativity liturgy. The Catholicos of All Armenians presided over a Divine Liturgy in the St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Church. The Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan with his wife, the NA Speaker, numerous statesmen, intellectuals, faithful and pilgrims were present at the Patriarchal Liturgy.