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Blessing of water source in ArzniIn expectation of the Feast of Transfiguration (Vardavar), Father Hakob Khachatryan blessed the water sources accessing the city prior on the eve of the Feast.
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Allocation of funds in St. Hakob and Holy Mother of God Churches in Ararat MarzWithin the framework of the initiative “We are Next to Our Soldier”, the Armenian Church continues allocating funds to the families of current and former soldiers.
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Official closing of academic year in Gevorkian Theological SeminaryThis year 32 students graduated from Gevorkian Theological Seminary, and 10 students from the Priest Auditorium. At the official closing ceremony of Gevorkian Theological Seminary the Patriarch of All Armenians exhorted them to be a deserved son of the Seminary, help others to empower their spiritual life.
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Armenian priests serving in IraqArmenian Diocese of Iraq was established in 1944. Up till now, no priest from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin had ever been appointed to Iraq. Fr. Petros Azaryan and Fr. Narek Avagyan serve in Iraq with the blessing of the Patriarch Karekin II.
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Memorandum of Understanding signed at the Mother See of Holy EtchiadzinPresided by the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Armenian Apostolic Church, United Nations Children’s Fund and “MGA Waters” Company.
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Supreme Spiritual Council session at the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinOn July 23, under the presidency of Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, a supreme spiritual council session was held at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. It was determined to have the upcoming blessing of Muron on September 27, 2015, on the Feast of the Holy Cross of Varag.
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The Feast of Deliverance from the Pit in St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Artik Criminal-ExecutToday, the Feast of Deliverance from the Pit was celebrated in St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Artik Criminal-Executive Institution. Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin intends to turn this feast into a pilgrimage day for the Churches operating in detention spots.
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Today is the Feast of St. Gregory the Illuminator’s Deliverance from the pitThe relic of the Illuminator was solemnly taken from the depository of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the Monastery Complex. A festive Divine Liturgy was offered.
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Feast of St. Gayane and Her CompanionsArmenian Church commemorates St. Gayane and Her Companions one week after the Feast of Pentecost, on Tuesday. On the day of Feast, the clergy from all dioceses of the world participated in the Divine Liturgy at St. Gayane Monastery.
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Feast of St. Hripsime and Her CompanionsOn June 15, the Armenian Church celebrated the feasts of St. Hripsime and Her Companions. St. Ganaye. The relics of the virgins was taken to St. HripsimeChurch accompanied by many priests and believers. A festive Divine Liturgy was also offered.
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June 16 marks the Feast of Commemoration of St. Hripsime and Her CompanionsOn June 16, a Divine Liturgy will be offered in St. Hripsime Monastery to celebrate the Feast of Commemoration of St. Hripsime and Her Companions. That day is the naming day of all women bearing the name Hripsime.
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Educational institutions of the Mother See during summer holidaysEducational institutions of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin currently are in examinations. After the examinations over the summer holidays all students will be assigned to different diocese, Church organizations, camps and various youth structures.
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