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Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross in the Diocese of GugarkOn the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross, the residents of the city of Vanadzor gather around the St. Grigor Narekatsi Church and, led by their spiritual pastors, participate in the city-wide cross procession. The founder of the tradition is the late Archbishop Sepuh Chuljian, in 2015 he... more |
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The Armenian Patriarch blessed the borders of the country, asked for peace for the entire worldFollowing the evening service, the festive events of the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross ongo. During the liturgy, the relic of the Lord's Cross kept in the Mother See was placed in the open altar of St. Trdat. An order of Andastan was offered. |
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The Holy Zoravor Mother of God Church of Apna village was consecratedOn the Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross, in the Apna village of Aragatsotn region, people from far and near settlements gathered to participate in the consecration ceremony of the Holy Zoravor Mother of God Church. The church was consecrated by the Primate of Aragatsotn Diocese, His Grace... more |
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Feast of Exaltation in the Holy Cross Church in ArabkirHoly Cross called churches are especially crowded during the Feast of Exaltation. His Grace Bishop Vardan Navasardyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of the Baltic States, performed the festive liturgy in the newly built Church of the Cross in the Arabkir community. |
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Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross in the Mother SeeAccompanied by festive ringing of the bells, the procession of clergy and faithful accompanied the Patriarch of All Armenians to Saint Gayane Monastery to celebrate the liturgy of the Feast of Exaltation. |
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Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross to be Celebrated on September 11This church holiday dedicated to the saving cross of the Lord is celebrated on Sundays between September 11-17. A commemoration service for the dead is celebrated on Monday. |
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The World Council of Churches condemned Azerbaijan's actionsOn September 8, the 11th conference of the World Council of Churches ended in Karlsruhe, Germany. On the same day, the Council of Europe issued a joint statement on the challenges in the world and also referred to the disastrous consequences of the 2020 Artsakh war. In a statement, the... more |
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Head Chaplain of the Republic of Armenia Armed Forces Ministry offered a Divine Liturgy in the N. Horatagh church in ArtsakhOn September 8, the birthday of the Holy Mother of God, a festive liturgy was held in the St. Gevorg Church located in the territory of the Horatagh military unit. |
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"Ararat" Camp in CanadaIn August, the "Ararat" summer youth camp was held in Canada under the auspices of the Armenian Diocese. It is one of the largest youth initiatives in the diocese. |
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The children's choir of Tavush on the stage of Starmus, in the heart of the audienceThe children's choir of the Diocese of Tavush was formed six years ago. It operates next to the rectory of the Diocese of Tavush, the rehearsal room is located in the rectory of the diocese in Ijevan. Not only children and teenagers from Ijevan are members, there are also little singers from far... more |
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The solo concert of the Gugark diocese brass bandThe "Descendants of Vardanants" brass band of the Diocese performed a solo concert in the courtyard of St. Grigor Narekatsi of the Diocese of Gugark. |
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The cross of Geghardavank was re-consecrated under the chairmanship of the Patriarch of All ArmeniansThe cross from the dome of the Geghardavank Catholic Church was removed during the church and dome strengthening works. Before re-installation, according to the order of the Armenian Church, the cross was consecrated again. The ceremony was presided over by Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II. |