The "Geghard" and "Shoghakat" children's choirs performed at the Komitas Museum-Institute


In addition to permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Komitas Museum-Institute also organized thematic and educational programs and meetings dedicated to Komitas for different age groups. The “Geghard” singing group and the “Shoghakat” children’s choir of the Nork Youth Center performed. On International Museum Day, “Geghard” traditionally performs at the Komitas House-Museum. The “Shoghakat” children’s choir performed multi-genre and multilingual works. This year, the museum celebrates the 10th anniversary of its founding and the 90th anniversary of Komitas’ death.

 

Students from the Nork Youth Center performed at an end-of-year concert


During the more than 40 years of operation of the Gevorg Ginosyan Circus School, hundreds of young people have been trained. More than a hundred children study at the Nork Youth Center Circus School, which operates under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the AGBU. The school regularly participates in local and international competition festivals, returning with victories every time.

The Zoravor Gospel was moved to the St. Zoravor Church and a vow service was held


On the occasion of the feast day of the Zoravor Holy Mother of God Church, the Zoravor Gospel was moved from the Mashtots Matenadaran to the church. The relics of the apostle St. Ananias are enshrined in a small chapel adjacent to the church. The church is called St. Zoravor because the Gospel called Zoravor was kept here for a long time.
 

Restoration of the Saint Karapet Monastery Complex in Moshaghbyur has resumed


The monastery complex is a medieval historical and cultural monument and the entire restoration process, starting from the design, is being carried out in cooperation with the RA Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Architectural Council of the Mother See. The monastery has suffered from earthquakes and landslides. The restoration project also includes the issue of drainage. There are three structures inside the monastery complex: the Holy Mother of God Church, the Bell Tower and the Tomb, which are being fundamentally restored.

The main work inside the Cathedral's candlelight hall has been completed


In parallel with the restoration of the Mother Cathedral, a candlelight hall was built. Thanks to this, the frescoes of the Cathedral will no longer be damaged by smoke. Now the floor has been covered with granite slabs, retaining walls, stairs, and wide ramps have been built. Currently, issues of internal communications, heating, ventilation, and lighting, are being discussed.

Discussed the role of clergy in preventing domestic violence


Social and psychological problems in families are very often solved with the participation of priests. The Armenian Round Table Foundation of the Armenian Catholic Church has trained more than 85 clergy and social workers, who presented the main problems encountered in families and their experience in solving them. According to the clergy, especially in the regions, families are more closed and prefer not to speak out about their problems.

Catholicos of All Armenians received the students and teachers of the "Hovnanian" school


The "Hovnanian" school operates in the US state of New Jersey. It has about 140 students. It has been operating since 1976 and is the only daily Armenian school in the state. In addition to the American school curriculum, students study Armenian, Armenian history, and get acquainted with Armenian culture. The graduating class visits Armenia every year. His Holiness highly appreciated the efforts of educators, parents, and trustees in the important task of preserving identity.
 

The Kօmitas Museum has acquired a collection of exclusive letters related to the priest's treatment


The letters were written during Komitas' final years in the Villejuif psychiatric hospital. The museum acquired their digital copies through a partnership with the psychiatric hospital. The letters are semi-official, semi-friendly conversations between the archbishop's treating doctor and Margarit Babayan, Astvatsatur Harents, and Komitas' guardianship committee.

Eyewitness accounts on display at the Genocide Museum-Institute


For a year, the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute will host a temporary exhibition titled “Documenting the Crime: Eyewitness Documenters of the Armenian Genocide,” dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the genocide. The exhibition features testimonies from about seventy documenters from thirty countries around the world in the form of photographs, diaries, official correspondence, and personal belongings.

 

The torchlight procession reached the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex on April 23 with the slogan "Do not renounce"


Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan, Director of the External Relations and Protocol Department of the Mother See, joined the Torchlight March on April 23 at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex. In his speech, the Archbishop emphasized the importance of efforts aimed at international recognition of the Armenian Genocide and condemned manifestations of genocide denial.
 

The Opening of the Doors ceremony was held at the Mother Cathedral on Palm Sunday evening


The Order of the Opening of the Doors symbolizes the Second Coming of Christ, when the gates of the kingdom of heaven will be opened for the righteous. It takes place in the form of a dialogue between the clergy, who are veiled, inside and outside the Mother Altar. The clergy kneel and ask the Lord to open the door of mercy so that the righteous may enter there.
 

Pilgrims and clergy participated in the service at the Monastery of St. John


The clergy of the Aragatsotn diocese, diocesan structures and pilgrims participated in a joint liturgy in Hovhannavank. At the initiative of the diocesan Primate, participating in joint liturgies and liturgies in the churches of the diocese during Great Lent has become a tradition. Monastic life has flourished in the Aragatsotn diocese in recent years. The Ghazaravan women's monastery and the St. Stepanos monastery of Kosh are located here.