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St. Karapet Church of Karinj village re-consecrated
On August 15, Karinj village of Lori celebrated a long-waited festivity. St. Karapet Church renovated by the efforts of co-villagers was re-consecrated. The Primate of Gugark Diocese Archbishop Sebou Chouldjian exhorted to hold prayers in St. Karapet and keep the road to the Church live.
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The cross of the bell tower near the cemetery-chapel of Hovhannes Odznetsi Patriarch in Ardvi was consecrated
On August 2, Archbishop Sebou Chouldjian, the Primate of Gugark Diocese consecrated the reconstructed cross of the bell tower near the cemetery-chapel of Hovhannes Odznetsi Patriarch in Ardvi community.
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More than 100 young people hosted in tent camp of Odzun Monastery
The traditional tent camp has kicked off in Odzun. Over 100 young people aged 15-30 from Aragatsotn Diocese were hosted in Odzun St. Astvatsatsin Monastic Complex.
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AGBU Scouts camped in Gugark Diocese
This year, the members of Antranik Scout Camp came to Armenia from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Georgia. Receiving the blessing of the Supreme Patriarch, they have settled their camp in Gugark Diocese, in the Valley of Tezh Ler. These days they met the Primate of the Diocese Archbishop Sebou Chouldjian.
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22nd charity apartment presented to the family living in cottage district in Gugark Diocese
22nd charity apartment “Extend Your Hand to Your Brother” was given to the family of Nalbandyans in Vanadzor.
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This year too Tsitsernak Camp of Gugark Diocese opened its doors to children of 6-15
It’s been 17 years now since by the blessing of Archbishop Sebouh Chouldjian, Tsitsernak Camp of Gugark Diocese opens its doors to children of 6-15. This year, 1200-1500 children enjoyed the camp.
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Pilgrimage to Ardvi on the occasion of the 1300th anniversary of the enthronement of St. Hovhan Odznetsi
April 17 in the commemoration day of St. Hovnan Odznetsi Patriarch. By the blessing of Archbishop Sebou Chouldjian, the Primate of Gugark Diocese, starting from 2017 every year the same day, a pilgrimage is organized to Srbanes chapel-cemetery of Ardvi, where the relics of the saint are contained.
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Regional Festival “Spiritual songs “ in Odzun Holy Mother of God Church
In Odzun St. Holy Mother of God Church, Gugark Diocese Archbishop Sebou Chouldjian blessed the opening of the Regional Festival “Spiritual Songs”. The first day of the concert, the Elderly Choir “Nare” from Yerevan and Komitas Art School Choirs of Vanadzor performed for the guests.
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Under the guidance of the Primate of Tavush Diocese a Divine Liturgy was offered
On the preceding Sunday of the 4th Sunday of the Great Lent, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the commemoration day of Hovhannes Yerusaghemtsi, Hovhan Odznetsi, Grigor Tatevatsi and Hovhannes Vorotnetsi. Every year, despite the Lent, an open-curtain Liturgy is served across all Armenian Churches and numerous pilgrims visit Holy Mother of God Church in Odzun with their spiritual leaders.
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Blessing of the ground of the social-educational, cultural and youth building of Tavush Diocese
On April 8th the building of the diocesan center with social-educational, cultural and youth departments of the Tavush Diocese was blessed. The architect is Mariam Movsisyan, the construction works are coordinated by the chief architect of Tavush Marz Misak Melkumyan. The building is built through the funds provided by sole benefactors, as well as a number of organizations and foundations of the United States, Canada and Armenia.
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Initiatives by clergy in Vanadzor State University
The clergy of Gugark Diocese visit Vanadzor State University quite often with the Primate of the Diocese Archbishop Sebouh Chouldjian attending different initiatives, organizing lectures and conferences on various topics. The recent discussion was dedicated to the topic of sex selective abortions.
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Sunday School was opened in Haghartsin village
Within the project “One Community, One School”, Sunday Schools are opening in different communities of Tavush Diocese. Another one opened in Haghartsin village.
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