Sermon of the Cross in Yerevan bus stations


For the sixth year in a row, on the initiative of the Ararat Patriarchal Diocese, young people are conducting a "Sermon of the Cross" at Yerevan bus stops. The idea is for young people. Vahan Mardyan, chairman of the board of trustees of the AYU Youth Unions, says that for the first time they feared that passengers and drivers would misunderstand, but time has shown that the "Cross Sermon" program is even expected and demanded.

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross to be Celebrated on September 15


On September 15, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, one of the most important feasts dedicated to the Lord's saving cross. It is celebrated on Sunday, September 11-17. It is also the fifth and final pavilion holiday. A festive liturgy will be served in all churches.

The benefactors and donors of the Mother See at the opening ceremony of the Residency


On September 18, benefactors and donors from all over the world came to the Mother See to take part in the opening ceremony of the Residency Complex.

Admission to the postgraduate course at the Gevorkian Theological Seminary


In 2018, for the first time in the history of the Gevorkian Theological Seminary, a postgraduate classroom was opened. This year, the second generation of graduate students took the entrance exams.
 

Argentinean-Armenian Alin Demirchyan implements a new project in Armenia - "One region, one song"


"One region, one song" or how to tell about Armenia and Artsakh through music. Alin Demirchyan's new project.
 

The new project of the State Jazz Orchestra of Armenia "Classics in Jazz"


The State Jazz Orchestra of Armenia performed a unique concert program entitled "Classics in Jazz" in the hall of the Union of Architects: Jazz transfers of famous works by Tchaikovsky, Grigi, Mozart, Bach, Khachatryan, Babajanyan.

The Study "Episodes of the History of the Armenian Church" Has been Published


The Publishing House of the Mother See has published the study of "Episodes of the History of the Armenian Church" by Very Rev. Fr. Yeghishe Sargsyan. The book is dedicated to the transfer of the Patriarchal See from Sis to Vagharshapat.

The 13th "Yerevan Perspectives" International Music Festival launched


The 13th "Yerevan Perspectives" International Music Festival started with the great works of Beethoven, Schumann and Brahms. The invited musicians of the evening were pianist Simon Trpceski and conductor Pier Carlo Orizio.

Holy Archangels Chapel Adjacent to the Bell-tower of Etchmiadzin Cathedral is Being Repaired


According to preliminary forecasts, in 2022, the restoration works of the Etchmiadzin Cathedral which have been ongoing for about ten years will be completed. The Cathedral will not need renovation for the next hundred years.

Celebration of the Feast of the Ascension in Artashat


In the St. John the Evangelist Church in Artashat, the residents of the city attended a Liturgy in the morning, then attended the Morning Service and the celebration of the Feast of the Ascension.

Festive events of the 28th anniversary of independence in Gyumri


On September 21, we celebrated the 28th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia. This year the focus of the festive events was not Yerevan, but Gyumri. Our film crew also celebrated Independence Day in Gyumri.

Re-establishment of the Pontifical See in Holy Etchmiadzin. May 25, 1441


The Armenian Church has declared the re-establishment of the Pontifical See in Holy Etchmiadzin as a national feast. Every year on the Feast of the Ascension, following the liturgy, a Special Prayer Service is held in all Armenian churches.