The news coverage “Ecclesiastical Life” features Armenian Apostolic Churchactivities in the spheres of education, cultur, public, health and others. It also addresses Church Feasts, tells about public structures, youth movements, activities of District Youth Centers functioning adjacent to Dioceses. It also presents the ministry in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the life of an Armenian believer in congregation both in Armenia, as well as in foreign Dioceses.
Frequency: Every Monday and Friday, at 19:30 and 21:30
Rerun:Tuesday and Saturday, at 08:00 and 10:30
Broadcast also by the satellite channel of Armenian Public TV.

Ecclesiastical life 11.03.2024


The topics of this edition of "Ecclesiastical Life" are:
Divine Liturgy was served in Saint Gayane Monastery, the parable of the unjust judge and the widow was mentioned
A gathering of clergy serving in Belgium, Holland, Italy and Spain took place.
The Armenian youth of Antwerp visited the Armenian Apostolic Church Community of Gerardsbergen on a pilgrimage.
On March 6, Great Lent was shared by the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church
The mijink was solemnly celebrated in the general vicarage of Samtskhe-Javakhk and Tsalka.
The ACYO office organized a course for young people
The participants of the "Armenian University" educational program visited Saghmosavank

Ecclesiastical life 08.03.2024


On the occasion of Women's Day, the Catholicos of All Armenians sent a message
The presentation of the book "Mural paintings of the Holy Mother of God Monastery of Akhtala" took place
A Peace service was held in St. Thaddeus Church of Masis
A concert was held on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the "Lusavorich" choir
The celebrabt clergy will interpret the parable of the unjust judges

Ecclesiastical life 04.03.2024


The topics of this edition of "Ecclesiastical Life" are:
An exclusive exhibition was opened in Mashtots Matenadaran
Divine Liturgy was served with a reference to the parable of "The Steward".
A tripartite memorandum has been signed, according to which one of the buildings of the ARF will be repaired
The presentation of the picture book "Splendid and colorful Holy Etchmiadzin" was held.

Ecclesiastical life 26.02.24


The topics of this issue of Ecclesiastical Life are:
The meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council discussed the security issue of Armenia
The ceremonies of re-consecration of the Mother Cathedral and Blessing of the Holy Muron will take place on September 28 and 29.
In Oshakan, the congregant of the Armenian Patriarchate of Constantinople received a doctrinal degree
The innocent victims of the Sumgait pogroms were commemorated in Tbilisi
In the St. Gayane monastery, a Divine Liturgy was offered: the parable "The Return of the Prodigal Son" was mentioned

 

Ecclesiastical Life 23.02.2024


The topics of this issue of Ecclesiastical Life are:
A Rest service was performed in the Saint Gayane monastery
A thesis on an exceptional topic was defended in the library of the Mother See
The Armenian community of Tbilisi celebrated the 155th anniversary of Hovhannes Tumanyan
Sunday of Prodigal symbolizes repentance
 

Ecclesiastical life 20.02.2024


The topics of this issue of Ecclesiastical Life are:
The Catholicos of All Armenians received clergymen participating in the priest Accelerated program
An exhibition dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Nersisyan Spiritual School of Tbilisi was opened
On the book donation day, Sardarapat school received books
The tapestry with the image of a woman holding the Bible received an international award

 

Great Lent: punishment or medicine?


Great Lent began on February 12, which is one of the most important events in a Christian's life. Fasting is neither a duty nor a punishment. It is medicine for the soul. It is also a unique spiritual experience during which purity of heart and body is achieved. Father Moushe Vahanyan speaks on the details of the great fast.

Ecclesiastical life 16.02.2024


The topics of this issue of Ecclesiastical Life are:

Mother See helps families forcibly displaced from Artsakh.

The Armenian Bible Society has appointed a new general secretary

The general meeting of the "Association of Religious Women of Holy Etchmiadzin was held in Beirut.

The Eve of Great Lent was celebrated in Tbilisi with the Harisa festival, and Holy Liturgy was served in the functioning churches of the Armenian Diocese of Georgia.

An Evening Service, the order of blessing the newlyweds and the eve of Tearnandaraj were held in the St. Grigor Narekatsi Presbyterian Mother Church of Vanadzor.

In Akhalkalaki's Holy Cross Presbyterian Church, the ceremony of blessing the newlyweds was performed

A commemorative ceremony was organized in the Ruben Sevak Museum of the Mother See

The students of Youth Center have given a new breath to Mesropean letters

February 18 is Sunday of Expulsion according to the church calendar

The Catholicos of All Armenians participated in the Rest service at the Saint Gayane Monastery

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The Armenian Diocese of Armenia celebrated the feasts of Saints Ghevond and Saints Vardan, a festive liturgy was held in Dalarik's Saint Vardan Church, a blessing ceremony was performed in the school named after Nairi Zaryan. Churches are preparing to close the curtains of the tabernacle. Great Lent begins

Ecclesiastical life 05.02.2024


11 deacons of the Mother See were ordained priests with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians. At the end of the Sunday liturgy, 52 Artsakh citizens were baptized. The students of the Youth Centters occupy high positions in the chess championships

Ecclesiastical life 02․02. 2024


On the occasion of the Day of the Armenian Army, a republican prayer and an order of blessing of young people on the occasion of the Day of Saint Sargis were performed in the St. Vlas Church in Rome. An ecumenical prayer for the sake of Christian union was held in the Cathedral of the Holy Hakobyans Monastery in Jerusalem. In January, an ecumenical prayer dedicated to the unity of Christians took place in Tbilisi. The regional phase of the Olympiad in the subject "History of the Armenian Church" has ended. The circus school named after Gevorg Ginosyan is preparing for a performance.

Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II sent a message on the occasion of Army Day


The Patriarch of all Armenians expresses his concern for the current tense and warlike situation in the world, particularly because of the events unfolding around Armenia and the conquest ambitions shown against our state. His Holiness expressed his hope that with the help of God, a strong army and a national unity, it will be possible to face the challenges.