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Meeting of future pedagogues with the Supreme Patriarch


How can we use the archival materials of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, are there any student exchange program in place, why isn’t the subject Armenian Church History introduced across all faculties of higher educational institutions? All these and other similar questions were asked... more
2014-04-11 22:02:24
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Palm Sunday in Yerevan St. Zoravor Church


Father Vahan Heboyan, who was anointed 40 days ago in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, served his very first Divine Liturgy in Yerevan St. Zoravor Church. The clergy conducted the service Andastan, the Blessing of Four Corners of the Earth, and later – the blessing service of children.
2014-04-13 21:57:16
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Opening of the Doors Service (Drnbatsek) at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


In the evening of Palm Sunday, during the Divine Liturgy, Opening of the Doors Service is offered. It is performed in the form of dialogue between the priests kneeling in front of the closed altar and those beyond the curtain. The curtained altar symbolizes the kingdom of Heaven.
2014-04-13 21:59:36
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Chalk painting contest in the yard of St. Sarkis Church in Nork


On Palm Sunday, the members of Nork District Youth Center organized a contest of chalk painting in the yard of St. Sarkis Church. The results will be finalized on April 14.
2014-04-13 22:03:29
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Palm Sunday at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Today, on April 13, the Armenian Church celebrated Palm Sunday. Traditionally, the feast sets off by the ceremony of Andastan, Blessing of Four Corners of the Earth. His Holiness offered the blessing service of children.
2014-04-13 22:06:58
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Message of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, On Holy Week


Message of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, On Holy Week
2014-04-13 22:09:09
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Armenian Culture Days in Turkmenistan


Armenian Culture Days were organized in Turkmenistan from April 7-12. The Armenian delegation was guided by the Minister of Culture Hasmik Poghosyan. The program was implemented under the auspices of the Cooperation Agreement signed between the Ministry of Culture of Armenia and the Ministry of... more
2014-04-14 20:08:11
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Museum of Holy Etchmiadzin obtained a ceremonial carpet of XVII-XVIII centuries


Carpet collection of the Mother See Museum was replenished with a valuable carpet typical for the carpet weaving centers in the Northern Artsakh for the XVII-XVIII centuries.
2014-03-31 19:58:09
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“Medieval churches of Yerevan”: in attempt of revealing the unknown Yerevan


Third discussion of the series “Araratian discussions” was on the medieval churches of the capital destroyed during the Soviet times and turned into buildings to be used for different purposes. The project is implemented by the Araratian Patriarchal Diocese and Tsirani NGO.
2014-03-31 20:01:33
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Concert of National Gusan and Folk Ensemble


On March 31, the National Gusan and Folk Ensemble of Armenia had a performance in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. A number of Syrian Armenians had a special invitation. The Ensemble invited the students of Chukhajyan Music School for a joint concert.
2014-04-02 20:42:56
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Scholarships to Matenadaran researchers


Armenian General Benevolent Union has assigned scholarships to post-graduate students of Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts. Post-graduate courses were made available since 2012.
2014-04-02 20:51:21
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Spiritual Film Festival “Fresco” in Armenia


On June 20, the International Modern Art and Spiritual Film Festival will be held in Armenia. Complete information on the festival is available on fresco.am official web-site. The details on the festival were reported by the festival Chairman Shahen Nazarenko.
2014-04-03 19:55:24