The youngest muesum of the Mother See, the "Ruben Sevak" museum, is ten years old


Sargis Muradyan's painting "Calvary of Armenian intellectuals" will be placed in the museum named after Ruben Sevak in Holy Etchmiadzin. 

Clergy Conference in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On the occasion of the feast of thr Ghevondian priests, the clergymen gathered at the Mother See.  Around the Armenian Patriarch there were 13 diocesan Primates, 34 Brotherhood members serving at the Mother See, and 184 priests.

Rev. Fr. Hovel Ohanyan is Answering


What is our church's position on the teaching of yoga? Are there days of prohibition in the sexual relations of spouses? How does the church deal with plastic surgery? Why do they wash their hands after returning from graves? What are the differences between the order of ordination for married and celibate clergy? Is the ceremony performed by a disbanded clergyman valid? The questions of viewers and users were answered by Rev. Fr. Hovel Ohanyan. Keep posting your questions on the Question and Answer Facebook page.

Rev. Fr. Davit Gishyan is Answering


Is marriage allowed during fasting? How to resolve fasting at home? Is it true when it is said that the mijink breaks the fast? Why is fish considered the main dish of the Easter table? Can children of families related by godparents marry each other?  Is giving birth the purpose of marriage? When healing prayers do not help the patient, how to find strength to fight and believe? The questions of viewers and users were answered by Rev. Fr. Davit Gishyan. Keep posting your questions on the Question and Answer Facebook page.

Rev. Fr. Markos Mangasaryan is Answering


What programs does the Holy Etchmiadzin implement to help the people of Artsakh? In what case is the sin of suicide forgivable? Where are the souls of the dead before the Day of Judgment?  What does the phrase "don't give your sacred things to dogs" mean? The questions of viewers and users are answered by Rev. Fr. Markos Mangasaryan. Keep posting your questions on the Question and Answer Facebook page.

Rev. Fr. Arnak Harutyunyan Is Answering


How to convince a child to serve in the church?  Will we be physical or spiritual beings in the kingdom of heaven? Why doesn't God prevent calamities? Can I drink water before receiving communion? How much should a clergyman be paid to perform an ordination ceremony? The questions of viewers and users were answered by Rev. Fr. Arnak Harutyunyan. Keep posting your questions on the Question and Answer Facebook page.

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.
 

Rev. Fr. Yesayi Artenyan is Answering


Did Armenian saints have predictions about the future of the Armenian nation? Do angels captured by Satan have salvation? What is luck or fate? Are there any surviving relics from the Ark of the Covenant? Why were animals sacrificed in the Old Testament? On the cross, then at the tomb, what kind of dialogue takes place between Jesus and the thief in one case, and Jesus and Mary Magdalene in the other? The questions of viewers and users were answered by Rev. Fr. Yesayi Artenyan. Keep posting your questions on the Question and answer Facebook page.

Sergeant Artur Hovhannisyan, who completed his treatment in Canada, was hosted in Holy Echmiadzin


Artur Hovhannisyan, who was wounded in the 44-day war, went to Canada in September, with the blessing of the Patriarch of All Armenians, to receive treatment and prosthetics with the support of the Canadian Armenian and Aragatsotn dioceses. After returning, together with his family, he visited again to receive the blessing of the Armenian Pontiff.

The Armenian Patriarch wished the deacons courage in their difficult service


On the day of the commemoration of St. Stepanen Proto-Deacon, the Patriarch of All Armenians received both newly ordained deacons and deacons serving in various structures of the Mother See. The Patriarch urged to remain brave and indomitable in difficult situation.

"Artsakh is our homeland, the interests of Armenia and Artsakh are identical"- Catholicos of all Armenians


At the end of the Sunday liturgy held on December 18, a prayer for peace and solidarity was performed under the solemn leadership of the Patriarch of All Armenians Karekin II, for the sake of the safe, secure and peaceful life of the people of Artsakh.  Then the Catholicos of All Armenians sent his message to the people of Artsakh and all Armenians.

The Armenian "Round Table" Foundation of the WWC is celebrating its 25th anniversary


The main activities of the Round Table Foundation are community development and diaconia, programs aimed at regional peace and reconciliation, response to emergency situations.  Under the patronage of Patriarch of All Armenians Karekin II, the trustees, employees and partners of the foundation gathered at the Mother See.