Eve of the Feast of Tearnyndaraj in the community of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Yerevan


The evening Divine Liturgy in St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Yerevanwas followed by lighting the symbolic fire of this national-ecclesiastical feast accompanied by the traditional singing and dancing. National Song-Dance Ensemble “Van” celebrates the feast of Tearnyndaraj with the community for three years now. 
 

Blessing of newly-weds in St. Sarkis Cathedral of APD


The Feast of Tearnyndaraj in St. Sarkis Cathedral of APD, Ararat Patriarchal Diocese. 

3D map of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin published


The booklet “Open Air Museum” was released for tourists, which contains 3 dimension map of the Mother See. 
 

Primate of the Armenian Diocese in Syria on the aid delivered to Damascus


The Armenian Diocese of Aleppo suffered 11 victims and dozens were inflicted as a result of bombing in late September. 40tonnes of humanitarian aid was delivered to Syria from Armenia. Bishop Armash Nalbandyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese in Syria, reports about the distribution process over video communication.
 

150th anniversary of St. Hakob Church in Ararat village


150th anniversary of St. Hakob Church bearing the name of Patriarch Hakob Mtsbnetsi was celebrated in Ararat village of Ararat Marz. 
 

Articles of music critic Tatevik Shakhkulyan featured in international publications


An article-study of Tatevik Shakhkulyan, research assistant in Komitas Museum-Institute was published in the second volume of “International Magazine for Music Studies”. It is entitled “Komitas and Bartok: from Ethnicity to Modernity”. 
 

“Firm Belief, Powerful Army, Protected Motherland”: meeting in Ararat Diocese


The end-year meeting of the program “Firm Belief, Powerful Army, Protected Motherland” was held in Ararat Patriarchal Diocese. The program is implemented by the clergy serving in the Armed Forces of Armenia. 

Meeting in YSU “Spiritual and Therapeutic Impact”


By the initiative of the HEI Spiritual Committee of Pan-Armenian Youth Association of the Armenian Church and Students Academic Association of the Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, YSU, a meeting was convened called “Spiritual and Therapeutic Impact”. 

Students from Karvachar hosted in Armenia by the invitation of Pontiff


The children of Karvachar region, Artsakh, were hosted in Armenia from September 23-25, by the invitation of Catholicos of All Armenia. This invitation was made on September 9, during his visit to Dadivank. 

Sacred places of Mastara village


Mastara village of Aragatsotn village is rich in holy and sacred places: it has 15 chapels, one of which is St. Stepanos the Promartyr. 

Ritual vestments in the Armenian Church


Each part of ritual vestment has its clear symbolic meaning. The video presents key elements of ritual vestment of the Armenian Church. 
 

 

Chaplains of the RA Armed Forces were awarded in Zorats Church


75 Army Chaplains participating in the military parade dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the independence of Armenian Republic were awarded with certificates of gratitude and medals. The ceremony was held in Zorats Church of Vayots Dzor.