The videos attributed to Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan are fake- Lawyer


The defense team of Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan has sent the published videos to international experts, the results of which are almost the same: the videos have been processed, the sound and image do not match each other. According to him, the videos are fake, it is impossible to identify the people appearing in them. Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan has been in prison since December 4. He is accused of an article related to the sale of drugs, which the defense has described as absurd.

Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Mother See under the leadership of the Catholicos of All Armenians


His Holiness the Patriarch, distributing a blessing to the faithful, entered the Mother See. The Holy and Immortal Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Father David Ohanyan. Bishop Vahan Hovhannisyan delivered the sermon on the Sunday of Exile, reminding us that Great Lent is a time of spiritual self-examination and renewal. To the sounds of the Patriarchal hymn, distributing a blessing, accompanied by a procession, the Catholicos returned to the Mother See.
 

A Rest service was held at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Church in Byuravan


The prelate of the Masyatsotn Diocese, Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan, presented the sermon for the “Expulsion Sunday” of Great Lent, with the theme “Where are you, Adam?” The clergy and believers serving in the churches of the Masyatsotn Diocese gathered in the church. During Great Lent, joint services will be held in other churches of the Masyatsotn Diocese as well.g

 

The spiritual pastor of the Holy Mother of God Church in Vedi performed a house blessing for the families of the community


The son of the Zohrabyans, who hosted Father Hovsep Sargsyan, was killed during the Four-Day War. Salt, bread, and water were placed on the table in the hospitable house. Father Hovsep announced the news of the birth of Christ to the family members. With this ceremony, the family members and the goods of the house were blessed.

I have come to the Diocese of Masyatsotn with an agenda of peace and reconciliation. Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan


The Vicar of the Masyatsotn Diocese, Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Mother of God Church in Dalar. Despite threats from various officials and individuals against the priests, the clergy of the diocese expressed unconditional loyalty to the order of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church and the mission of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Archimandrite Ruben stated in a conversation with journalists that he came to the Masyatsotn Diocese with an agenda of peace and reconciliation.
 

On the feast of St. John the Baptist, a liturgy was served at the Holy Mother of God Church


In order to avoid possible clashes, troubles and unpleasant incidents, to respect the spiritual peace and feelings of the pilgrims, as well as the majesty and meaning of the holiday, on the occasion of the feast of St. John the Baptist, a Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served at the Holy Mother of God Church in Karbi, instead of the previously announced pilgrimage from the Holy Mother of God Church to Hovhannavank.

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the naming of Jesus Christ


According to Jewish law, on the 8th day after birth, the baby Jesus is taken to the temple and named. Jesus is the Greek version of the Jewish name Joshua, which means “The Lord saves.”

The last Divine Liturgy of the year was celebrated at the Mother See


The last liturgy of 2025 was celebrated in the Mother See on Sunday under the presiding authority of the Catholicos of All Armenians. Accompanied by a church procession, the Patriarch, conveying a blessing to the faithful, entered the Mother Cathedral. During the singing of “Lord, have mercy” during the Divine Liturgy, the clergy and faithful prayed privately for the freedom of the imprisoned clergy, the national benefactor and all captives, for the clergy, the steadfastness of the church, as well as for the peaceful and prosperous life of the homeland.

On the birthday of Archbishop Michael, believers prayed in the courtyard of Izmirlyan Medical Center


On the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the birth of Archbishop Michael Ajapahyan, believers gathered in the courtyard of Izmirlyan Medical Center, sang spiritual songs and prayed. The bishop greeted the gathering from the window and sent a letter of gratitude. He is being cared for in the hospital by one of his relatives. The surgery was successful.

The Hrach and Susan Armenian Youth Center of Echmiadzin concluded 2025 with a festive concert


The festive concert featured performances by the dhol players, kanon players, violinists, and dance classes. There are 7 Armenian orphanages and one miniature art center in Armenia. 2,631 children study in these institutions. They gain skills in the fields of art, sports, and learn languages.

Priests of the Aragatsotn Diocese performed a joint liturgy in the Mastara Church


The clergy and the faithful prayed for the vigilance of the Armenian Patriarch, the steadfastness of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, the imprisoned Archbishops Mkrtich, Bagrat, Michael, and Arshak, Priest Garegin, and those unjustly imprisoned and in captivity.

The dhol class of the Arabkir Youth Center has won the Grand Prix


The dhol ensemble of the Arabkir Youth Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin participated in the "Kanch" Republican Competition-Festival of Performing Arts and was awarded the Grand Prix. The Arabkir Youth Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and AGBU has 22 classrooms. About 400 children study in music, fine arts, sports, and languages.