Requiem service for servicemen who died in the fire


On January 22, at the end of the Sunday service, a prayer was offered for the peace and tranquility of the souls of the servicemen who died on January 19 as a result of the fire that broke out in the shelter of the engineer sniper company of the N military unit located in the territory of Azat village of Gegharkunik region. Under the chairmanship of the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, the Brotherhood of the Holy Etchmiadzin participated in the memorial service at the St. Gayane Monastery.

His Grace Bishop Gevorg Saroyan was awarded the title of Doctor of Philosophy


His Grace Bishop Gevorg Saroyan, who received the title of Doctor of Philosophy in the field of theology at Durham University in England, was received by the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II.

Master's theses defense at the Gevorkian Theological Seminary


Three deacons of the Chairs of Practical Theology and Biblical Studies defended their master's degrees.

The legal advisory committee of the Mother See discussed the further steps to be taken to support Artsakh


A meeting of the legal advisory committee was held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the chairmanship of the Catholicos of All Armenians.  The steps taken by the Church under the siege of Artsakh were discussed, in particular, the use of necessary legal instruments, as well as issues related to the upcoming actions.

The Catholicos of All Armenians received the delegation of the Mexico-Armenia friendship group


The Patriarch of all Armenians once again emphasized the consistent and active steps of the international community towards the reopening of the Lachin Corridor.

Armenian pilgrims in the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin


On June 13, His Holiness received the pilgrims of the Armenian Diocese of Georgia and distributed his Patriarchal blessings.
 

New strategy of education and science. Part 96


We are discussing the problem of science and education strategy with Artur Ishkhanyan, Academician Secretary of RA Academy of Sciences.

"Beginning, End, Beginning" by Karen Petrosyan


"Gafesjian" art center is hosting the exhibition entitled "Beginning, End, Beginning" by Karen Petrosyan. Canadian artist Karen Petrosyan has been studying the relationship between man and nature in biological, philosophical, cosmic, metaphysical and other dimensions for several decades. The artist and sculptor Karen Petrosyan,  and the curator of the exhibition, director of exhibitions of the "Gafesjian" art center, art critic Armen Yesayants are in "Artfocus". Anahit Margaryan conducts the conversation.
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New strategy of education and science. Part 95


We are discussing the problem of science and education strategy with Ani Shahnazaryan, senior researcher of the Yerevan Mashtots Matenadaran.

The Catholicos of All Armenians was awarded the Order of Honor of the Russian Federation


The Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II was awarded the Order of Honor for his great contribution to the development of cultural-humanitarian ties between Russia and Armenia.

Hayk Jamkochyan after the war


In 2020, Hayk was a conscript soldier. He was four months away from being demobilized when the 44-day Artsakh war began. On October 16, when the order to retreat and attack was given in Hardut, he received a spinal cord injury from a sniper's shot.  Today, the young man moves around in a wheelchair. There is a widespread lack of ramps and other facilities in Nor Hachn, where he lives.  Despite the difficulties, Hayk has plans for the future.

Vatican and the "Heydar Aliyev" Foundation


"Azerbaijan spends millions not only in Vatican, but everywhere in Europe, including in Russia, based on a very well-planned strategy. Therefore, we must accept the reality and, after being emotional, see what our strategy, the Armenian strategy, is in contrast to that strategy"- stared His Eminence Archbishop Khajak Parsamyan, Patriarchal Delegate of Western Europe, and official representative of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin in Vatican.