A concert dedicated to the 155th anniversary of Komitas was organized in the Holy Trinity Church in Constantinople


The concert was initiated by the parish council of the Holy Archangels' Church. 
The Enlightenment School Choir of Constantinople, under the direction of Hakob Mamikonyan performed. The ceremony was presided over by Patriarch Sahak II with the participation of the spiritual class of the patriarchate. The choir presented Komitas polyphonic songs. Tamar Eskenyan, a relative of Komitas, played the flute, shvi and duduk, and also sang.

In all the churches of the dioceses of Armenia and Diaspora, a universal prayer will be offered for the prisoners


Under the direction of Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians, a pan-Armenian prayer will be held in all the churches of the dioceses of Armenia and the Diaspora on November 10. At the call of the Armenian Patriarch, a prayer will be offered for the protection of the rights of Artsakh Armenians, in particular the servicemen who were abducted, captured by Azerbaijan and illegally detained in Baku, for civilians and representatives of the military-political leadership of the Republic of Artsakh.

The members of the SSC expressed concern about the security and internal political problems of Armenia


In the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians and the chairmanship of the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople His Eminence Archbishop Sahak Mashalyan, the meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council was held, whose members expressed concern about the security and internal political problems of Armenia, emphasizing the need for national unity and consolidation in order to strengthen the homeland and preserve its sovereignty. They confirmed that the issues of return of illegally held captives in Azerbaijan, preservation of Artsakh's spiritual and cultural heritage, protection of Artsakh Armenians' rights, condemnation of Azerbaijan's genocidal actions should be kept open on the international agenda.

After the reconsecration of the Cathedral, the first episcopal ordination and consecration took place


The Catholicos of All Armenians was led in a church procession to the Cathedral to offer the Divine Liturgy and perform episcopal ordination. Four benefactors of the church were assisiting His Holiness. His Holiness was accompanied by the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople and Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan. The Armenian Patriarch, with prayer and blessing, granted the seven degrees of the episcopal rank on the newly ordained, preached and instructed them to take care of Christ's flock, being faithful to the teachings of the church fathers and saints. Here, six bishops were given the omophorion, which is part of the episcopal vestment.

 

His Holiness received the pilgrims from Greece and Crete


Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II received pilgrims from the Armenian communities of Greece and Crete. They arrived in Holy Etchmiadzin to receive the blessing of His Holiness the Patriarch and to be next to their spiritual leader during his ordination as a bishop. Father Khoren, who served in Greece for about ten years, will be ordained a bishop. At the meeting with them, His Holiness emphasized that episcopal ordination is a significant phenomenon in the life of the church. The Armenian Patriarch said to support their leader, because in this way they will also support the church, Armenia, the state and the people.
 

The Armenian Diocese of Canada celebrated its 40th anniversary


At the official event dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Armenian Diocese of Canada, Fr. Abgar awarded the 40th anniversary commemorative medal to the chairmen, members, clergy and people who have served in the Diocese for nearly four decades. Dean of YSU Theology Faculty, Bishop Anushavan Zhamkochian, offered a liturgy in Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church in Montreal, where he also blessed the water with new muron together with the diocesan leader and spiritual fathers.
 

The students of Gevorgyan Theological Seminary defended theses about national identity and neo-charismatic movements


The seminarians defended a master's thesis about the church and national identity, neo-charismatic movements, and the Molokan community in Armenia, which was led by Rev. Fr. Ghevond Mayilian, who teaches modern sectarianism at the Gevorgyan Seminary. After the approval of His Holiness the Patriarch, seminarians will receive master's degrees and diplomas.
 

A new exhibition hall on Medieval Armenia was opened in Mashtots Matenadaran


A new exhibition hall has been opened in Mashtots Matenadaran, where the skills, arts and crafts of medieval Armenia, thanks to which manuscripts of spiritual, scientific and church significance were born, are presented. The exhibition hall presents the medieval laboratory of how manuscripts were made, written and illustrated, the tools, utensils and dyes.
 

The private meeting of the Catholicos of All Armenians and the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople took place in the Pontifical Residence


The Brotherhood of the Mother See led the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople in a procession to the Mother Cathedral, where the "Hrashapar" ceremony was performed in front of the Holy Altar of the Descent. This ceremony was performed for the first time after the re-consecration and reopening of the temple. Later, a private meeting between the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II and the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople took place in the Pontifical Residence. In the coming days, Patriarch Sahak will participate in the meeting of the Supreme Spiritual Council to be convened at the Mother See.
 

Eventful week in one breath


Archbishop Khajak Parsamyan blessed and anointed the khachkars of the yard of the St. Nicholas church.
An event dedicated to the 740th anniversary of Gladzor University was held in Yeghegnadzor Geology Museum.
The youth of the Armenian Western Diocese went to Japan to participate in the "Kakehashi" program.
 

Diaspora Armenians donated medieval manuscripts to Mashtots Matenadaran


New manuscripts have been added to the Mashtots Matenadaran exhibition "Gifted Names - The Homecoming of the Records". 4 old medieval Armenian manuscripts, an ancient book from the beginning of the 19th century, came to Matenadaran from Lebanon and the United States. One of the two manuscripts also has a parchment fragment-conservator, which is much older, dating to around the 10th century. One is an 18th-century psalter, the other a hymnal. The ancient book is Tomar printed at the beginning of the 19th century.
 

The Catholicos of All Armenians received the priests participating in the Clergy Training Course


His Holiness Karekin II urged the clergymen to support the overcoming of the challenges faced in the domestic and spiritual life with their service, pursuing also the preservation and strengthening of spiritual and national values ​​and the education of the nation's children with these values. His Holiness answered the questions of the clergy, which were related to the problems of the canonical, ritual and pastoral life of the Church.