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5 deacons defended their master's theses at Gevorgyan Theological SeminaryDeacons examined the evidentiary layer in Arakel Davrizhetsi's "Book of History", the life and activities of Catholicos Gevorg Chorekchyan, the understanding of the terms Hypostasis and Person in the theological heritage of the Cappadocian Fathers, Armenian ecclesiology in the 12th-13th centuries, and the reflection of doctrinal thought in the baptismal rite of the Armenian Church. |
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Fr. Andreas Karapetyan
Why is it necessary to give alms?
Why do priests wear slippers in the altar? Is it hypocritical to pray for someone who offends you?
Is it okay to wear wedding rings after a divorce?
Why is Christmas celebrated late in Jerusalem?
Who will be saved at the second coming of Christ?
Fr. Andreas Karapetyan answered the questions of viewers and users. Write your questions on the “Questions and Answers” Facebook page.
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A Divine Liturgy was celebrated with the blessing of the Armenian Patriarch
Under the leadership of His Holiness, the spiritual leader of the Armed Forces, Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Movses Sargsyan, served the Divine Liturgy. Every year, on the Sunday close to the day of the formation of the Armenian Army, a Divine Liturgy is served in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, followed by a Republican prayer. The Archimandrite who officiated urged people to pray together for the armed forces, to reflect on the selfless love and mission of the dedicated
officers and soldiers serving in the army.
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FaithWhat role does faith play among the virtues, what trials or difficulties might a person lacking this virtue face, and how is it instilled in us? Archbishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan comments. |
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Rev. Fr. Vigen Ghazaryan
Is there a concept of a deceased person's "first new year"?
Why should salt be present on the tables?
Why can't a priest get married a second time?
What is the meaning of the word "katoghike"?
Are basilicas or domed churches considered Armenian architecture?
Who can replace a godfather after his untimely death?
Fr. Vigen Ghazaryan answered the questions of viewers and users. Write your questions on the "Questions and Answers" Facebook page.
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Rev. Fr. Levon Hovhannisyan
When creating man, why does God mention the plural: “let us make man?”
How do we know the names of the 3 wise men who came to Jerusalem?
How are the ritual objects placed on the altar chosen?
Why does the deacon read the word “attention” in Greek during the Gospel reading?
Why do people continue to prepare sumptuous tables on New Year’s Eve?
Rev. Fr. Levon Hovhannisyan answered the questions of viewers and users. Write your questions on the “Questions and Answers” Facebook page.
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Common sense- Discussed by Rev. Fr. Adam MakaryanWhat role and importance does common sense have among the virtues, who is a common sense person, what period or path of preparation must a Christian go through? Rev. Father Adam Makaryan discusses. |
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The first home-blessing of the year was performed in the Residency after the Candlelight Liturgy
The salt, bread, and water were blessed by Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan, Archbishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan, and Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan. The ceremony was attended by the Brotherhood and clergy of the Mother See. According to the ritual adopted from today, the clergy will visit the homes of the faithful, bless the goods of the house, and convey the good news of the Holy Nativity.
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Rev. Fr. Husik Nurijanyan
What spiritual songs are there dedicated to Christmas?
What does the added part at the bottom of the Orthodox church cross symbolize?
How is the name of the church determined?
What is the meaning of the forty-day fast of the deceased?
What does the Holy Bible say about gifts?
Should we eat or keep the blessed pomegranate?
Father Husik Nurijanyan answered the questions of viewers and users. Write your questions on the “Questions and Answers” Facebook page.
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21 Artsakh children living in the Mother See's shelter received Christmas giftsThe Social Service Office of the Mother See organized a New Year's celebration for the children of families forcibly displaced from Artsakh living in the shelter under the auspices of Holy Etchmiadzin. Currently, 17 families, 54 people, live in the shelter, one large and peaceful family, constantly under the attention and care of the Mother See. |
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The degrees of acolytes, oratory, and semi-deaconry were given at the Mother Cathedral.In front of the Holy Table of the Descent, Bishop Makar Hakobyan, Primate of the Diocese of Syunik, conferred the degrees of scholastic, oratorical, and semi-deacon upon the students of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary and the Priest Training Course. A Liturgy was celebrated under the presiding authority of the Catholicos of All Armenians. 11 students of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary and one graduate of the Priest Training Course were ordained deacons by His Bishop Makar. |
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The ARAR Choir's concert dedicated to Yervand Yerkanyan was held at the Ruben Sevak Museum
The ARAR choir performed spiritual and secular choruses developed by Yervand Yerkanyan: Mashtots, Shnorhali, Komitas, Tumanyan, Klayetsi. Yervand Yerkanyan was also present at the evening. He expressed his gratitude and thanks to the choir and the museum for new inspirations and exciting moments. The composer expressed his admiration for the girls, Gor Melkumyan, who not only keep his works alive, but also increase their number in the repertoire year after year.
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