Two-Day Concert Program in the Courtyard of Saint Anna Church


On September 11, the Hovnanian Family Foundation hosted a concert evening in the courtyard of the Katoghike Holy Mother of God and Saint Anna churches—located at the intersection of Abovyan and Sayat-Nova streets—to mark the 96th birth anniversary of the foundation's founder, the American-Armenian philanthropist Hrair Hovnanian. The event featured performances by pianist Hayk Melikyan and the "Komitas" Choir of the Komitas Conservatory.
The program continues on the evening of September 12 with performances by the "Hrach and Susan Tufayan" Qanun Quartet and the "Nairyan" Vocal Ensemble.

The Feast of the Birth of the Holy Mother of God Celebrated at the Mother Cathedral


On September 8, a festive Divine Liturgy dedicated to the Birth of the Holy Mother of God was celebrated at the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin by Father Andreas Ezekyan. During the sermon, the minister reflected on the beloved image of the Virgin Mary, emphasizing that her birth is one of the most important links in the chain of salvation of humanity.

 

Does business have an identity?


How is the world moving from globalization to deglobalization, both in the economic and business spheres? It turns out that business is a continuation of geopolitics.
How does Christian leadership differ from just good leadership, and can a businessman be guided by faith and morality? Can being a member of a traditional church hinder doing business with a modern mindset, if the term “Christian leadership” itself originated in Western-Protestant culture? Anna Sargsyan spoke with businessman and social entrepreneur Manuk Hergnyan.
 

The Miraculous Gospel of Sangibaran at the Holy Shoghakat Monastery


Every year, on the feast of St. John the Baptist and Hob the Just, Armenians who moved to Armenia from the Persian province of Periya in 1972 arrive on pilgrimage to the Holy Shoghakat Monastery in Vagharshapat, and the Miraculous Gospel of Sangibaran, proclaimed to have healing powers, is brought to the church from the Matenadaran. The festive Liturgy was served by the spiritual minister of the Holy Shoghakat Monastery, Archimandrite Gabriel Sargsyan.

 

Knowledge Day at the Eurnekian Secondary School


The new academic year began with a symbolic bell at the Eurnekian Secondary School, operating under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, and the school’s spiritual director, Father Arsen Mirzoyan, congratulated the students, teachers, and parents. The spiritual director of Saghmosavank, Father Paren Arakelyan, also delivered a welcoming speech. This year, the school received 162 applications for admission to the first grade, but due to limited places, 32 children were admitted.

Blessing Ceremony for Education Workers in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On August 30, on the occasion of the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin by Father Virap Sargsyan. After the Liturgy, the traditional blessing ceremony for education workers took place under the presiding authority of His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians.
Ahead of the new 2026-2027 academic year, representatives of educational institutions, educators, as well as the teaching staff of the Eornekian Secondary School visited the Mother See to receive a Pontifical blessing.

Press conference of Archbishop Bagrat and lawyers


On August 21, a press conference was held at the residence of Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, where he is under house arrest, with the participation of lawyers Tatevik Soghoyan and Hovhannes Khudoyan, during which the communication with the UN expert group regarding the “Holy Struggle” and the events of June 12, 2024 was discussed.
The lawyers once again emphasized that the response of the UN expert group also confirms that the “Holy Struggle” case has no connection with terrorism and was initiated exclusively for political reasons.

Blessing of grapes at the Holy Virgin Mary Church in Ghukasavan


A prayer and a Grape Blessing ceremony were held at the renovated and restored Holy Virgin Mary Church in Ghukasavan community, Ararat region, led by the Primate of the Masyatsotn Diocese, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan, with the participation of the spiritual shepherd of the area, Father Grigor Hovhannisyan. 
Archaeologists Artak Gnuni and Levon Mkrtchyan participated in the restoration work, which began four years ago on the initiative of Vache Topuzyan. The restoration project was authored by architect Amiran Badishyan, and the project was supervised by Garegin Knyazyan.

Kanachut St. Gevorg Church Celebrates Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Grape Blessing


On the occasion of the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan, Primate of the Diocese, celebrated a liturgy at the St. Gevorg Church in the Kanachut community of the Masyatsotn Diocese and performed a Grape blessing ceremony. 
During his sermon, the Bishop expressed his appreciation to the spiritual minister of this pastoral ministry, Father Beniamin Tsaturyan, the community members and the pilgrims.

His Holiness Receives Priests of the Diocese of Aragatsotn and Their Families


On August 13, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, received at the Mother See the priests of the Diocese of Aragatsotn and their families, who have suffered greatly in recent months due to the administrative surveillance of the diocesan primate, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, and the abbot, Father Karekin Arsenyan, as well as the searches and detention of the priests’ homes.
His Holiness emphasized the importance of the meeting as an opportunity to strengthen spiritual ties with the clergy, highly appreciated their unwavering dedication, and concluded by conveying his pontifical blessing, wishing them good health and a prosperous life.

 

15th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Holy Nshan Church in Berkarat


On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of the consecration of the Holy Nshan Church in the village of Berkarat, Aragatsotn region, a Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served. The celebrant was Father Nshan Alaverdyan, and the spiritual pastor of the area was Father Hayk Kocharyan.
Under the Pontifical direction of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and with the blessing of the Primate of the Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, a rite of the Andastan was performed with the Khachatryan Relic of Jesus Christ brought to Berkarat from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
 

Second Group of Diaspora Armenian Youth at the Mother See


On August 12, the Catholicos of All Armenians received the second group of Diaspora Armenian youth who arrived to participate in three-week Armenological and religious studies courses.
His Holiness blessed the young people who arrived from different countries, urged them to diligently strengthen their knowledge of the Armenian language and history and their spiritual knowledge, to become acquainted with the spiritual and cultural heritage and values ​​of the homeland, and also assured that despite the current difficulties, the Church is steadfast and unwavering in its mission.