Syunik- Khot


The border village of Khot, like neighboring Shinuhayr and Halidzor, was founded as a result of the relocation of an old settlement. Due to the lack of basic living conditions, the village was relocated in the 1960s by the decision of the Soviet leadership, and people left their ancestral homes. Due to its proximity to the road to Tatev, Khot is noticeably more lively than other border settlements.

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Holy Etchmiadzin


The Holy and Immortal Liturgy was celebrated under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. His Holiness, the clergy and the faithful prayed for the stability and eternal radiance of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Amid the sounds of the Patriarchal greeting, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, distributed a blessing to the people gathered at the Mother See on the occasion of the feast of the Catholicos of Holy Etchmiadzin.

 

Catholicos of All Armenians Voted at the 14/11 Polling Station in Etchmiadzin


His Holiness arrived at the polling station accompanied by the Brotherhood of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. After the election, the Patriarch of All Armenians answered questions from journalists gathered near the polling station.
 

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the memory of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s release from imprisonment in the deep pit of Khor Virap


On the occasion of the release from Virap, a festive liturgy was served by the Primate of the Diocese of Masyatsotn, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan. With the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the cross-shaped reliquary containing the relics of the first patriarch, St. Gregory the Illuminator, was transferred from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to Khor Virap. This symbolic return unites holiness, the historical past, and living faith.
 

The Armenian Apostolic Church is one of the most trusted institutions in Armenia


According to the results of periodic sociological surveys conducted by the “Arar” Civilization Research Foundation since 2023, the most trusted institutions are the Armed Forces with an index of 69.6 percent and the Armenian Apostolic Church with an index of 65.3 percent. The director of the foundation, Armen Khachikyan, summarized the results of the research of “Arar” and other international institutions in the collection entitled “The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church in the Conditions of Modern Transformations”. The work was published with the author’s editing and initiative of Father Ararat Poghosyan, director of the Tamar and Vache Manukyan Matenadaran of the Mother See.
 

Values ​​and Choices


Why is our statehood facing an existential threat today, and who benefits from it? Why does political power violate moral norms? Anna Sargsyan spoke with lawyer Taron Simonyan.

The Court of Appeals has considered the issue of changing the preventive measure of Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan


The lawyers have petitioned to lift the preventive measure of Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, the leader of the Shirak diocese, which is house arrest. The defense side emphasized that Archbishop Mikayel has been in prison for a year, while the intended sentence is two years, meaning that the bishop has already served half of it. The court decided to postpone the consideration of the petition and address it in the final court session. The next session is scheduled for June 17.
 

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Second Palm Sunday


The Second Palm Sunday, which heralds the Lord's triumphal entry into Upper Jerusalem, is celebrated only by the Armenian Church. The sacred tradition is recounted in detail in the hymn "This Wonderful Sign" written by Catholicos Grigor the Witness. The festive Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the St. Hripsime Church in the old district of Goris by the Primate of the Syunik Diocese, Bishop Makar Hakobyan.
 

Nork Armenian Children's Home Students Present Children's Circus Show at Tashir Arena


At Tashir Arena, the students of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and AGBU Nork Armenian Children's Home presented a synthesis of art, with the Circus School, the "Narek" dance ensemble, and the "Armenner" percussion ensemble performing simultaneously. The Gevorg Ginosyan Armenian Children's Home Circus School has performed concerts and tours in the United States, Canada, Italy, France, Beirut, and Turkey.
 

The Hymn of Zechariah (1:67-80)


The Hymn of Zechariah is presented in verses 67-80 of the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Father Markos Mangasaryan interprets.

Does Armenia have a foreign policy


What defines Armenia's foreign policy today: economic zones, the search for political identity, or simply the instinct for survival? Anna Sargsyan spoke with political scientist Hrant Mikaelyan.

Master's thesis defense held at Gevorgyan Theological Seminary


Three seminarians presented their thesis: Deacon Armen Mkrtchyan, Deacon Alik Harutyunyan, and Deacon Arsen Martirosyan. Deacon Armen tried to present the preaching significance and content of all ritual ceremonies, particularly the Holy Liturgy. Deacon Alik Harutyunyan's work, through the analysis of historical data, counteracts the Azerbaijani narratives that Artsakh is an Udyan, Azerbaijani territory.