Rev. Father Arakel Amiryan


What is Leviticus 19:19 about?
How to understand the biblical message: “What God has joined together, let no man separate”
What church ceremony should be performed when a couple marries for the second time?
What does the Feast of the Holy Cross have to do with the deceased?
How to understand the Lord’s words: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest”
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A Republican Prayer was held in Holy Etchmiadzin on the occasion of Independence Day


On the occasion of Independence Day, the congratulatory message of His Holiness Karekin II, the Patriarch of All Armenians, in particular, states: “Our responsibility towards the state cannot tolerate injustice and lawlessness, hatred and division, falsehood and deceit, but must lead our people to consensus and unity, so that we can find safe ways out of the current difficult situations. We must turn our love for the state into a zeal for revival, trust and care for each other, and commitment and dedication in every work and field. Independence Day is a message to remain faithful to the aspirations of national awakening, our values ​​and sanctities, and to strengthen and develop our state.” On September 21, at the end of the liturgy in the Mother Cathedral of St. Etchmiadzin, a ceremony of Republican wishes was also held.

 

Narek of the Seven Wounds Church


Narek has attended the Liturgies at the Seven Wounds Church with his grandmother since he was a child. Today, he already wears a vest and goes up to the altar. Narek's day is full and interesting. He loves to sing, play sports, and walk around his beloved city.

Tigran Kamalyan


Vascular surgeon Tigran Kamalyan participated in the 44-day war. The doctors spent sleepless nights in trials and tribulations, and they seemed to never feel tired, their goal was one: to save as many lives as possible. The desire to be by the side of the soldier united everyone.

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Exaltation of the Cross


Amid the solemn ringing of the cathedral bells, the procession of Brotherhood and the faithful accompanied the Patriarch of All Armenians to the Mother Cathedral to celebrate the Holy and Immortal Liturgy of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. On the occasion of the feast, numerous believers gathered in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.

 

Rev. Father Beniamin Tsaturyan


Why do people ask a priest to bless salt
How do the sacraments of the day arise
Who are the three great saints of our church
How often does a priest have to celebrate the obligatory liturgy
How to replace a worn-out icon
Is it possible to pray for the repose of the souls of suicides
 
Father Beniamin Tsaturyan answered the questions of viewers and users. Write your questions on the “Questions and Answers” ​​Facebook page.

 

The scribes of Azatan


Robert and Rafael are brothers, they visit St. Stepanos Church together every Sunday, wear vests and participate in the Liturgy. The brothers talk about their interests, everyday life in the village, and pilgrimages with love.

Artur Avetisyan


During the 44-day war, vascular surgeon Artur Avetisyan traveled to the bombed-out Martuni. The memories of those days are heavy and moving. Every helping hand was very important. Doctors consider the life of every saved soldier a gift.

The Right Hand of Saint Aristakes, the Relic-Bearing Patriarch, was brought out to the Ecumenical Conference


The inter-church conference entitled “Living the Faith Today: Commemorating the 1700th Anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea” that began in the Mother See has concluded. A Sunday liturgy was held in the Mother Cathedral under the presiding authority of His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians. In celebration of the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, the relic-bearing Right Hand of Saint Aristakes, who participated in the Council on behalf of the Armenian Church, was brought out.

Catholicos of All Armenians received the participants of the conference


The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin hosted a meeting between His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and participants of the inter-church conference entitled “Living the Faith Today.” His Holiness welcomed the clergy who came to Armenia for the conference commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. They are representatives of Christian denominations who have come together to speak together about the first Christian ecumenical council and the key issues of the modern world. His Holiness considered the gathering of representatives of sister churches to be important.

 

The opening ceremony of the Ecumenical Council took place at the Mother See


An inter-church conference entitled “Living the Faith Today” has begun in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, dedicated to the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, greeted the clergy during the Echmiadzin meeting. His Holiness emphasized that the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea was of decisive importance not only for the preservation of the Orthodox faith of the Holy Church of Christ, but also for the greater effectiveness of the mission of the Church.

Archbishop Michael Ajapahian's detention extended for another month


The bishop's detention period expires on September 6. The prosecutor has requested an extension of the period for another month, arguing that Bishop Michael, while at large, may commit a new crime. The defense attorneys noted that during the trial he could and did have the opportunity to speak to the media, but did not. Judge Armine Meliksetyan granted the prosecution's motion and extended the bishop's detention for another month. The next hearing is scheduled for September 15. Archbishop Michael faces a fine or up to 5 years in prison.