The Catholicos of All Armenians received Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti


The Catholicos of All Armenians expressed his appreciation to the
Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches for his contribution to Armenology. The Armenian Patriarch expressed concern to the Cardinal about the difficult situation in the region and the challenges facing Armenia.

 

The Catholicos of All Armenians received clergymen participating in the Priest Accelerated Course


Lectures, meetings and discussions of various formats were on the agenda of the Priest Accelerated program. The priests participated in prayers, devotions and liturgies together for three weeks. They had the opportunity to summarize their concerns in writing. Based on them, a guidance manual for priests will be prepared in the near future.
 

The Armenian "Our Lady of Armenia" choir was invited from the Vatican to sing hymns


On the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the performance of the liturgy by the "Our Lady of Armenia" choir in St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome was an exceptional event. Until then, no liturgy was held in St. Peter's by a foreign choir. Moreover, during the Pope's visit to Armenia, the choir of "Our Lady of Armenia" sang again at the liturgy in Gyumri. How did the choir get that exclusive invitation? At the "Artfocus" pavillion, the artistic director and chief conductor of the Armenian State Chamber and "Tiramayr Armenia" choirs, Robert Mlkeyan, presented the details.

The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Celebrated the Eve of Great Lent


On the occasion of the Eve of the Great Lent, a liturgy was held in the Saint Gayane Monastery under the solemnity of the Catholicos of All Armenians. On the eve of the feast, during the Evening Service, the curtains of the Altars were closed. This symbolizes that man has been deprived of paradise. The feast itself is followed by a quartile retention period.

The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Celebrated the Eve of the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple


On the evening of February 13, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Eve of Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple, symbolizing the offering of the baby Jesus to the temple. The procession of the clergy met the Catholicos of All Armenians at the Saint Gayane Monastery. An Evening Service was held, then the Andastan service was held, the four corners of the world were blessed. Later, the Catholicos of All Armenians lit the Tearnyndaraj fire from the fire taken from the church torches.

 

Feast of Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple in the Mother See


On the occasion of the feast of the offering of the baby Jesus to the temple, a festive liturgy was held in the Saint Gayane monastery. Under the direction of the Patriarch of All Armenians, for years, at the end of the festive service, the blessing of newlywed couples has been performed. They received wishes for a peaceful and strong family life and a patriarchal blessing from the Catholicos of All Armenians.

 

Not scared, but disoriented


The question where is our intelligentsia today has a simple answer: where we sent it: the suburbs and "Vernisage". What kind of society are we today? Are we under the influence of fear or are we simply undecided on what to do, what kind of state to build? What has the Artsakh conflict changed in our national behavior? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with YSU professor, sociologist, political scientist Artur Atanesyan.

Erik Mkrtchyan after the 44-day war


The ill-fated ATS strike in Jarakan changed the life of Erik Mkrtchyan. He and his family moved from Vanadzor to Yerevan so that he could receive long-term treatment first in the hospital and then in the "Soldier's House". Eric now considers that after being injured, he appreciates life, his relatives and the world around him. He believes that difficulties have made him stronger.

Aram Terzyan after the 44-day war


The prayer book saved the lives of father and son Terzyans during the 44-day war, Aram Terzyan's life was saved by the pocket prayer book and cross. The enemy's bullet hit the prayer book of the pocket-pock, which protected Aram like a bulletproof vest. The same prayer book also protected Aram's father during the first Artsakh war. After being treated in the "Soldier's House", Aram donated the prayer book to the chapel opened in the rehabilitation center. Now Aram is the coordinator of "Soldier's house" in Shirak region.

Bare diplomacy


The country has found itself in a zone of complex turbulence of national, state, legitimacy and political identity. The range of these political topics is so wide and diverse that it seems that the establishment is specially involving the public in this constant conversation. This is such a dangerous process that the result may be the Republic of Armenia, but not an Armenian state. How to stand up and march under your own banner? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ruben Karapetyan.

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11 deacons of the Mother See were ordained priests with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians


They studied at the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary, then served until the determination to choose the spiritual path became stronger. Five out of 11 chose the path of celibate priesthood. After ordination, six deacons will serve as a married priest in the church. The newly ordained priests will spend a forty-day period of preparation and prayer in Holy Etchmiatsin, following which they will be called to serve in various structures and dioceses of the Armenian Church.
 

Details of the Winter Book Festival


On February 10, the "Winter Festival" of the "Newmeg" publishing house will take place at the "Dvin" music hall. This year, the publishing house has turned the "Winter Festival" into a celebration of literature and modern art. On that day, it will be possible to attend not only book presentations, but also theater performances, poetry evenings, concerts, exhibitions. Gnel Nalbandian, editor-in-chief of the publishing house, spoke about the "Winter Festival" of Newmag and modern publishing problems in "Artfocus".

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