The relics of Hovhannes Karapet and Bishop Atanagineh have been transferred to the Holy Shoghakat Monastery


The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the commemoration day of Saint Hovhannes Karapet and Bishop Atanagineh. His Holiness the Patriarch, accompanied by a procession, solemnly marched from the Cathedral to the Holy Trinity Cathedral, accompanied by the singing of hymns and the faithful. The procession of clergy, accompanied by the loud sounds of drums, moved to the Holy Shoghakat Monastery, this day is also the day of the consecration of the sanctuary.

Members of the Brotherhood Assembly participated in a service at the Church of St. Gregory the Illuminator


The start of the Assembly was announced on June 17. Before that, the participants jointly participated in the evening service at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Church in Yerevan. Later, the clergy visited the Yerablur Military Pantheon to pay tribute to the memory of the brave soldiers who gave their lives for the homeland and to pray for the repose and peace of their souls.

 

A military quiz on Bible knowledge was held at the "Young Defender of the Land" club


At the initiative of the Bible Society of Armenia and the Spiritual Leadership of the Armed Forces, a joint program “The Bible Transforms a Soldier’s Life” was held under the “All-Army Bible Knowledge Contest.” For the first time, the Young Yerkrapah Club of the Yerkrapah Volunteer Union submitted an application to participate in the annual quiz. The teams from Kotayk, Aragatsotn, and Armavir, which took the first three places, were awarded with Bibles, Bible dictionaries, and “Shushan Varden” books.

 

The mother church of the Sassounik church complex, the Holy Cross, is already ready


Currently, the interior decoration of the church is underway. Cross stones, sculptures and bas-reliefs with various evangelical plots will decorate the church, and the seventy-two stone crosses on the dome symbolize the disciples of Christ. Surb Khach is the first church in Sasunik. With the consistency of the diocesan Primate and the support of the patron Armenians, today numerous churches are being reconstructed and built in different communities of the Aragatsotn diocese.

 

The Araratian week started with the commemoration of St. Hripse and her Companions


The Araratian week symbolizes the conversion of the Armenians and the victory of the Christian faith over paganism. The events commemorated during this week are related to the establishment of Christianity in Armenia in 301 AD and took place in the Ararat Valley, which is why the week was named "Araratian".

 

A concert by the "Shoghakat" children's choir of the Nork Youth Center was held at the "Naregatsi" Art Institute


The “Shoghakat” children’s choir of the Nork Youth Center completed the academic year with a closing concert, which took place at the “Narekatsi” Art Institute. Children’s, spiritual, patriotic, and humorous songs were performed in Armenian and other languages. The eight Armenian Youth Centers, which operate with the support of the Mother See, AGBU, and church-loving Armenians, have a thirty-one-year history. Children attending these educational institutions learn to love and stand up for their state and mother church.

 

His Holiness the Patriarch received young people participating in Armenian studies courses


The aim of the courses organized at the Mother See with the blessing of His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians is to strengthen the knowledge and spiritual knowledge of the young people in the Armenian language and history, as well as to provide an opportunity to communicate with the spiritual and cultural heritage and values ​​of the homeland. The duration of the program is 21 days, and young people from different countries live and are educated at the Mother See.

For the first time, the Nork Youth Center participated in the "World of Childhood" exhibition


There are six classes of decorative applied arts at the Nork Youth Center: batik, tuscarame, tapestry, pottery, carpet weaving, and wood carving. About 150 children study at the Youth center. Such classes operate in all eight Youth Centers. These classes regularly participate in thematic exhibitions.

 

The first round of admissions for applicants to the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary has begun


Applicants will take exams in the Armenian language, Armenian literature, and history of the Armenian people. This year, the number of applicants to the seminary has increased. Since 2016, the seminary has been providing a full three-level education: 4 years of bachelor's degree, 2 years of master's degree, and 3 years of postgraduate study. In Armenia, the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary is the only higher educational institution providing higher theological education. The second round of admissions will begin in August.

Tenth anniversary of the consecration of St. Anna Church celebrated in Yerevan


Ten years ago, the Catholicos of All Armenians consecrated the Church of St. Anna, located at the Sayat-Nova-Abovyan crossroads. The new church was built next to the 12th-13th century Catholic Church of the Holy Mother of God. After the Sunday liturgy, a requiem service was held in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Hrayr and Anna Hovnanyan. Afterwards, a ceremony was held at the Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall.

Students from Youth centers celebrated Children's Day in Vardenis


The students of the Youth Center congratulated the children of the city of Vardenis in the Gegharkunik region and the surrounding communities with a festive concert program. The Youth Centers of Yerevan, Echmiadzin, and Ashtarak participated in the concert held at the Mher Mkrtchyan Palace of Culture. The students of the Youth Centers ended the day with a pilgrimage to Hayravank.

 

On Children's Day, educators and parents took to the stage at the Youth Center in Arabkir


The teachers of the national song and dance, painting, sculpture, kanon, dhol classes and the choir conductor performed. Latin American and folk dance groups presented guest numbers. The Arabkir Youth Center is trying to create a warm and positive atmosphere for the students with these initiatives.