The foundations of a new church were blessed in the Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi


The Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Ukraine, Bishop Markos Hovhannisyan, consecrated 16 stones, then they were embedded in the foundations of the church under construction. This is the first Armenian church in Khmelnytskyi. The architect is Andranik Sargsyan, a native of Armenia. The church will be domed, and a Sunday school will also operate on the territory. The church is being built with the financial support of Armenian believers living in different regions of Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian friends.

11 deacons graduated from Gevorgyan Theological Seminary


At the closing ceremony of the 2024-2025 academic year of the Seminary and Vazgenyan Theological Seminary, 3 students from each classroom received encouraging gifts for their progress. The Armenian Apostolic Church Choir, led by Artashes Baburyan, performed a musical recital for the Brotherhood of the Mother See and long-time lecturers of the Seminary.

Rev. Father Masis Arakelyan


Is it permissible to make notes in the Gospel with a pen? 
Can a follower of the Armenian Apostolic Church bless his cross in an Orthodox church? 
What should one pay attention to when choosing an icon? 
What does the liturgy of the sacrament mean? 
Why do the graces of the Holy Spirit not protect a baptized person from stumbling?
 
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Law enforcement officers invaded the territory of the Mother See to arrest the Primate of the Shirak diocese


Archbishop Michael Ajapahian was coordinating the annual priestly assembly at the Mother See when masked law enforcement officers invaded the sanctuary. Priests from the dioceses of Armenia surrounded and protected the Primate of the Diocese of Shirak and the Catholicos of All Armenians. Then the faithful community joined in the defense of the Archbishop. Archbishop Michael tried several times to get into the car and go with the law enforcement officers, but those gathered resisted, and in the end he decided to walk to the Inquiry.

The depository-museum of the Mother See, closed for more than 8 years due to the renovation of the Cathedral, will reopen


The museum will display relics of pan-Christian and pan-national saints, printed and handwritten manuscripts. In 1869, a depository was built next to the Cathedral, where the church's treasures and pan-Christian relics were stored. Since 1984, during the reign of Vazgen I, the Patriarch of All Armenians, the depository area has been operating as a museum. The oldest exhibit is the 5,000-year-old relic of Noah's Ark, the newest are the handmade, holy altar crosses created at the beginning of the 20th century.

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of St. Gayane and her Companions


The right-handed relic of Saint Gayane was taken out of the treasury of the Mother See and taken to the Gayane Monastery. The Armenian Patriarch, carrying the relic, accompanied by a procession of clergy and pilgrims, distributed blessings to the faithful and walked to the open altar of Saint Trdat. Also present at the Mother See are the Brotherhood serving in dioceses around the world, who have come to participate in the monastic assembly.

Rev. Father Levon Davtyan


Why does the priest spread his robe over the faithful after the liturgy? Is it obligatory for young girls to wear a headscarf in church?
Why don't many churches have a sacrificial altar?
What is the difference between a godfather and a godmother?
Can a couple be married in church after decades?
From what age can one participate in the rite of confession?
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A memorial evening dedicated to the great Armenian philanthropist Gerald Turpanjian was held


Trbanjian has made a great contribution to the renovation of the Mother See and other church-building programs. The Trbanjian Seminary of Harichavank is today one of the most important links in the upbringing and education of clergy, for whose development and normal functioning the benefactor spared no effort and energy. However, in 1995 he founded the Trbanjian Center for Policy Analysis at the American University, which this year was reorganized as the Trbanjian Institute of Social Sciences.
 

Fr. Meruzhan Soghoyan


Why does Christ command us not to judge?
What is the reason for choosing animals for the cross?
What does the phrase “And lead us not into temptation” in the Our Father prayer mean?
What should you pay attention to before buying a Narek and a Bible?
According to the Mashtots Risal, what should an engagement ring look like?
Why is the Vardanants War, which took place in May, celebrated in February?
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The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ


The festive liturgy was celebrated in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin by His Eminence Archbishop Haykazun Najaryan. The Church celebrates the Feast of the Ascension on the 40th day of the Resurrection of Christ, because after the Holy Resurrection, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days, repeatedly appeared to his followers, encouraged, comforted and gave them hope, urged them not to be sad, not to be afraid, to face all trials with hope. At the end of the Liturgy on the occasion of the feast, a Republican Prayer was made for the repose of the Armenian Patriarch and the steadfastness of Holy Etchmiadzin.
 

3 deacons of the seminary defended their master's theses


Deacon Martun Khurshudyan studied the spiritual service in the army in different regions. From now on, deacons who have graduated from the seminary are mandatory conscripted into the army and serve as spiritual servants. He hopes that his graduation thesis will become a useful guide for spiritual servants serving in the Armenian army in the future. Deacon Gevorg Avetisyan studied the division of the Armenian and Georgian churches. Deacon David Mnatsakanyan also touched upon the church-building activities of the Vachutyan princely house.

Rev. Father Kirakos Simonyan


Why do they light the lights when someone dies?
Who can give a blessing except a clergyman?
How to overcome the sin of anger?
How to protect yourself from the evil eye?
What is a parish or parish community?
Can a churchgoer be far from the life of faith?
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