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	Father Vazgen Hovhannisyan Where to start reading the Bible What is Song of Songs about Can illness have a spiritual basis Why is there no mention of the story of Hayk and Bel in the Bible? Is it possible not to repent, but to approach communion The questions of viewers and users were answered by Father Vazgen Hovhannisyan. Write your questions on the “Questions and Answers” Facebook page.
	Hovhannes Chilingiryan Library Opens at Gevorgyan Theological Seminary The Hovhannes Chilingiryan Library will operate in the Komitas Hall of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary. The initiative was brought to life with the support of the daughters of the great Armenian, Shamir Avagyan Chilingiryan and Ani Srmakesh Chilingiryan. His Holiness awarded the spouses the highest order of honor of the Armenian Church, “Saint Gregory the Illuminator.”
	Rev. Fr. Andreas Karapetyan Is it possible to wear a headscarf outside the church? Who is the people of the covenant? Is it possible to baptize a newborn without waiting for it to turn 8 days old? Can prayer be considered atonement for sins? When did the tradition of seeing off the deceased from the church begin? How does something become sacred? Fr. Andreas Karapetyan answered the questions of viewers and users. Write your questions on the “Questions and Answers” Facebook page.
	Ruben Sevak Museum presents Yervand Kochar's portrait of Saint Mesrop Mashtots The exhibition of the decorative collection of Holy Etchmiadzin will be on display until November 1. After returning to Yerevan from Paris, Kochar painted a series of paintings dedicated to prominent Armenian figures, one of which is this painting. In 1962, he dedicated his work to Vazgen I, Catholicos of All Armenians, on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of his accession to the throne.
	A church-owned Sunday school has opened near the Holy Mother of God Church in Dashtavan The clergy performed a Home-blessing ceremony, blessed the household goods, members, and benefactors. Sunday school groups will operate, youth union meetings will be held, as well as Bible study classes, and dinners will be organized after Sunday services.
	Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan delivered a speech for the people of Artsakh The Artsakh Diocese's "Entsa" Social-Spiritual and Psychological Center is organizing Bible study and interpretation courses for Artsakh youth. This time, the speaker for them was Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan, a member of the Brotherhood of the Mother See.
	Avetis Social-Cultural Center opened in Sevkar community of Tavush A music school used to operate on the site of the Avetis Social and Educational Center. Over time, the building fell into disrepair and was in poor condition due to lack of renovation. In 2004, it was transferred to the Armenian Apostolic Church through the efforts of the late Archbishop Sepuh Chuljyan. Since May 2025, the Vicar of the Tavush Diocese, Archbishop Samvel Mkhitaryan, has been seeking the help of benefactors to thoroughly renovate the center. Sasun Avetisyan, Hakob Menemshyan, Karen Grigoryan, and the Armenian Eastern Diocese of the USA were assisting.
	Rev. Fr. Shmavon Ghevondyan Why are there five tabernacle feasts? When addressing the Catholicos, why do they use the Grabar form: All Armenians, and not all Armenians? Is the removal of the myron a popular or spiritual ceremony? Since when has the custom of lighting candles been practiced in our church? How not to fall into the sin of anger? Rev. Fr. Shmavon Ghevondyan answered the questions of viewers and users. Write your questions on the “Questions and Answers” Facebook page.
	The opening ceremony of the Armenian-Ukrainian International School took place in Odessa The official opening ceremony of the Armenian-Ukrainian International School was held under the chairmanship of Bishop Markos Hovhannisyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Ukraine. The construction of the church-owned school began in 2021 and was built with the funds of the Grigor Lusavorich Charitable Foundation. Education is bilingual, with the main subjects being Ukrainian. The school is designed for 100 students.
	On the feast of the Holy Cross of Varaga, the St. Nshan Church in Yernjatap was reconsecrated The consecration ceremony began with the opening of the doors, then the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, anointed the church's holy table, baptismal font, columns, and the iron cross placed on the top of the church with holy myron. After the consecration, Father Hovhannes Torgomyan celebrated the Holy Liturgy under the presiding authority of the diocesan Primate.
	Students of the Alex and Marie Manoogian School met with the Patriarch of All Armenians Twenty students and teachers from the Alex and Marie Manoogian School, which has been operating in Detroit, Michigan since 1969, accompanied by AGBU Armenia President Vazgen Yacoubian, met with the Patriarch of All Armenians. His Holiness urged the school students to support their homeland through education, faith, and good deeds.
	The Holy Savior Church of Aragatsavan was consecrated The church was started to be built in 2011 through the efforts of philanthropist Hakob Sargsyan. Currently, a bell tower is being built next to the church, with a rectory. At the opening of the church, the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, urged the community residents to show daily love and care for the church, to keep it constantly filled with their presence, and to strengthen and strengthen others through deeds of faith.

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