The news coverage “Ecclesiastical Life” features Armenian Apostolic Churchactivities in the spheres of education, cultur, public, health and others. It also addresses Church Feasts, tells about public structures, youth movements, activities of District Youth Centers functioning adjacent to Dioceses. It also presents the ministry in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the life of an Armenian believer in congregation both in Armenia, as well as in foreign Dioceses.
Frequency: Every Monday and Friday, at 19:30 and 21:30
Rerun:Tuesday and Saturday, at 08:00 and 10:30
Broadcast also by the satellite channel of Armenian Public TV.

Ecclesiastical life 06.02.2026


The topics of this issue are:
 
The Mother See expressed its support for the hostage-taken state figures of Artsakh
Cilician Catholicos Aram I appealed to the US Vice President regarding the issue of Armenian hostages
Defenders petitioned to release Vahagn Chakhalyan from detention
The Court of Appeal replaced the preventive measure of Archbishop Michael with house arrest
The anti-church campaign is a gross violation of religious freedom and constitutional order. FOREF Europe
The Aragatsotn Diocese held a service for those in detention at the St. Gevorg Church in Kosh

 

Ecclesiastical life 09.02.2026


This issue's topics are:
 
Deposed Arman Saroyan sues the Mother See and fails to appear in court
The Catholicos of All Armenians receives the clergy of the Armed Forces and makes new appointments
Armenians in Yerevan organize a rally in support of the Armenian Apostolic Church
The Armenian community of Los Angeles holds a protest in defense of the Mother See
Clergymen under the ban on absenteeism will participate in the Bishops' Assembly remotely

 

Ecclesiastical life 10.02.2026


This issue's topics are:
 
Deposed Arman Saroyan sues the Mother See and fails to appear in court
The Catholicos of All Armenians receives the clergy of the Armed Forces and makes new appointments
Armenians in Yerevan organize a rally in support of the Armenian Apostolic Church
The Armenian community of Los Angeles holds a protest in defense of the Mother See
Clergymen under the ban on absenteeism will participate in the Bishops' Assembly remotely

 

Ecclesiastical life 13.02.2026


The topics of this issue are:
 
At the end of the evening service, the pre-holiday of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the first day of the year were performed
The authorities violate the presumption of innocence of the members of the "Holy Struggle". Lawyer
Diaspora leaders called on all Armenians to protect the Armenian Apostolic Church
Armenia was the last country where one could imagine an imprisoned archbishop. Joel Veldkamp
The Investigative Committee carried out operations at the Izmirlian Medical Center
Clergy and believers prayed for the detainees and captives in the Aruch Church
The Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on February 14
On February 15, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which will mark the start of Great Lent

 

Ecclesiastical life 16.02.2026


The topics of this issue are:
 
Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, sent a message on the occasion of Great Lent
The proceedings initiated against His Holiness the Patriarch have caused great concern
The international examination of the videos attributed to Archbishop Arshak is ready
An event was held in memory of the writer at the Ruben Sevak Museum

Ecclesiastical life 20.02.2026


The topics of this issue are:
 
Participants of the Bishops' Assembly demanded an end to the repressions against the Armenian Patriarch
The Arevagal service was performed under the leadership of the Catholicos of All Armenians
The videos attributed to Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan are fake. Lawyer
The court extended the detention of Archbishop Bagrat for another 2 months
The lawyer petitioned that Archbishop Mkrtich be allowed to attend the Liturgy
Armenian scientists gathered in a Moscow church on the occasion of the Day of Science
Archbishop Tatev Sarkissian, a member of the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia, has passed away
40% of citizens tested after the war showed signs of moderate and severe depression
February 22 is the first Sunday of Great Lent, the Expulsion Sunday

 

Ecclesiastical life 23.01.2026


The topics of this issue are:
 
The holding of the Bishops' Assembly in Austria is conditioned by the situation in Armenia
The Mother See responded to the bishops supporting Nikol Pashinyan's movement
The clergy of the Aragatsotn Diocese held a joint liturgy in the Aragats Church
The prosecution referred to the record of the items found during the searches
The week-long fast of the Arachavorats will begin on January 26

 

Ecclesiastical life 12.01.2025


The topics of this issue are:

Clergymen made statements supporting the Catholicos of All Armenians
The first Liturgy was served in the church of the village of Ararat under the leadership of Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan
Clergymen who were declared deposed during the reign of the Patriarch of All Armenians
Exhibition of Hasmik Karapulyan's paintings is on display at the Ruben Sevak Museum

 

Ecclesiastical life 15.01.2026


The topics of this issue are:
Our prayer is that all the captives return to their homeland as soon as possible. Catholicos
The thesis of the “intra-church contradictions” being circulated is artificial. SSC
Pressures are being exerted on the colonels serving in the army
The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the naming of Jesus Christ
A liturgy was served on the feast of St. John the Baptist in the Holy Mother of God Church

Ecclesiastical life 16.01.2026


The topics of this issue are:
 
The accusatory facts are not based on the results of the examinations
Blasphemy is condemned before history and the judgment of God
Persecution of the Church completely contradicts the Constitution of Armenia
The appointment of Father Ruben was not a simple administrative decision, but an indicator of trust

Message of His Holiness Karekin II, Patriarch of All Armenians on the occasion of the feast of the Nativity and Epiphany


 “The path to the Lord, to heavenly gifts and eternity is open before us. It is through this path, through the fulfillment of the Lord’s messages, that our people will overcome the darkness of suffering, and, according to the words of the evangelist, light will shine in our lives, on the path to overcoming our troubles and misfortunes. Now, like the simple-hearted shepherds and wise magi, let us unhesitatingly worship the newborn Jesus and open our hearts to receive the incarnate Son of God.” Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians 
Watch the full message of His Holiness the Patriarch in the video.

Ecclesiastical life 06.01.2026


The Patriarchal Liturgy of the Feast of the Nativity and Epiphany. Message of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.