His Grace Bishop Narek Avagyan offered his Inaugural Episcopal Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral


After graduating from the Gevorkian Theological Seminary, under the direction of the Patriarch of All Armenians, Bishop Narek started working at the Mother See. In 2003 he was ordained a celibate priest, in 2005 was appointed spiritual pastor of Abkhazia, in 2013 he served in the Armenian Diocese of Iraq. Since 2015, he has been appointed vicar of the Diocese of Artik.

The Primate of the Diocese of Gegharkunik offered his Inaugural Episcopal Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral


By the appointment of the Patriarch of All Armenians, from 2019 His Grace Bishop Parthev Barseghyan is the vicar of the diocese of Gegharkunik. Before that, he served in the Christian Education and Information Departments of the Mother See, taught at the Vazgenyan Theological Seminary in Sevan, and served in the Armenian community in Paris for about six years.

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Holy Translators


This year, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church celebrated the feast of the holy translators on October 12. Many pilgrims visited the Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church in Oshakan. The translator's day is also the day of the vow of Saint Mesrop Mashtots Church. Every year, on this day, the Shukhonts Gospel is brought to the church from Mashtots Matenadaran and a festive liturgy of the covenant is offered.
 

After the renovation, the St. Narek Church of Ghazaravan Monastery was re-consecrated


With newly blessed muron and prayers, the Primate of Aragatsotn Diocese, His Grace Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, re-consecrated the Holy Altar and the icons of the renovated church. Saint Narek Church of Ghazaravan Monastery was in need of partial repair. With the benevolence of the Avetisyan family, the Holy Altar and Holy Table of Descent of the church were repaired, and the tiled roof was replaced with tiles. In addition, utensils and property necessary for church ceremonies were donated to the church.

 

The relic of St. Gevorg was taken to the church of Kosh village of Aragatsotn diocese and a Liturgy was offered


Kosh was once a village of Ejmiatsin. Traditionally, a week after celebrating the feast of Saint Gevorg, the saint's relic is also brought to this church and a liturgy is offered. A water blessing ceremony was also performed. A few days ago, the clergyman blessed the water with the new blessed muron in the Holy Mother See of Holy Etchmiatsin. Believers took the blessed water home with them, believing in its healing, purifying power.
 

A three-day conference dedicated to Ecumenical Diakonia was held in Armenia


More than 20 representatives of the ecumenical diakonate working group of the World Council of Churches arrived in Armenia to participate in the three-day conference. The meeting was initiated by the World Council of Churches with the support of the Armenian Round Table Foundation. The participants visited Saghmosavank, got acquainted with the socio-educational programs for children and adults sponsored by the Round Table. At the initiative of clergy and social workers, the foundation sponsors 9 projects.

 

Bishop Vardan Navasardyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of the Baltic States, celebrated a liturgy in the Mother Cathedral


After the consecration, the Cathedral and the surrounding area are crowded at all hours of the day. Pilgrims go with their families to see the renovated temple and offer their thanksgiving prayers. In the evening, at seven o'clock, the liturgy begins, the church is full of believers. On October 3, Bishop Vardan Navasardyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of the Baltic States, offered a Divine Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral.
 

Bishop Narek Berberyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Brazil, celebrated a liturgy in the Cathedral


Believers are delighted, excited, longing, people walk around the Cathedral, and in the evening participate in the holy liturgy. This time, Bishop Narek Berberyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Brazil, celebrated the Holy Liturgy. In the Cathedral, every day this week, in the evening, liturgy is offered. Pilgrims from all dioceses of Armenia and Diaspora are participating.
 

Before the re-consecration, the nuns of Ghazaravan, finally cleaned the renovated Cathedral


The Temple has already been cleaned of construction debris. The final cleaning was entrusted to Ghazaravan nuns. Under the direction of the Patriarch of All Armenians, the Brotherhood of the Mother See is involved in the ongoing work to properly carry out the ceremonies of the blessing of the Holy Muron and the opening of the Temple.
 

More than 700 Artsakh residents participated in training courses with AGBU support


AGBU "Learn and earn Artsakh" continues to support Artsakh Armenians within the framework of the project. This program was implemented back in 2019 in Artsakh, aiming to help the people of Artsakh in matters of education, employment, and economic activity. Now the program has been transformed and provides support to Artsakh Armenians settled in Armenia after forced displacement in various fields.
 

A relic of Holy Cross was brought to the Holy Mighty Mother of God Church in Apna village


The Holy Cross liturgy was performed by Reverend Fr. Maghakia Gevorgyan, spiritual pastor of Aragats Parish. He urged never to be weak, as a Christian, to carry one's own cross with faith and to overcome all trials relying on the cross. The believers received a blessing by touching the relic of Holy Cross. After the festive Liturgy, an offering was distributed to the pilgrims.

 

8 Youth Centers operating in Yerevan and regions have started the new academic year


In Yerevan, there are 3 Youth Centers in Nor Nork, Malatia, Arabkir administrative districts and "School of Miniature Painting" in Kanaker. There are Youth Centers in Etchmiatsin, Ashtarak, Gyumri and Vanadzor. During the thirty years of activity, several generations of Armenians were educated in these institutions. In all departments of the educational institution: performing arts, sports, foreign languages, journalism and applied arts, drawing, admissions are currently ongoing either to supplement existing classes or to open new classes.