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World famed soprano Montserrat Caballe visited Mother See.
The Project “Light to Children” is finalized. The official ceremony was attended by Danish sponsors.
St. Grigor Lusavorich Church did not collect money from anyone. Priests comment on the issue.
Eartern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America produces spiritual electronic books.
Divine Liturgy for the Repose of Souls of seven Georgian soldiers deceased in Afghanistan was offered in the Georgian (Virahayots) Diocese.
“Dedication to Komitas”.Youth Choir of St. Grigor Lusavorich Church prepared a concert with individual performers in Narekatsi Art Union.
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Enthronement ceremony of new Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Armenian clergy discussed issues related to cremation.
The Twelve Holy Apostles Church (Kandilli, Istanbul) was re-opened in Turkey following a capital renovation.
The documentary film “Bavakan” was screened in Gevorgian Theological Seminary. The film deals with issues related to gender-selection abortions.
Satik Avalyan, the kindergarten teacher of “Manushak” Kindergarten in Ashtarak, is one of the pedagogues who won the prize for “Best Teacher, Best Headmaster”.
With the support of Inter-Church Charitable Round Table Foundation, the members of Vanadzor St. Grigor Narekatsi Church Youth Center, established a puppet theatre.
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Khor Virap Monastery was presented with new and sonorous bells by philanthropists. The bells will be even heard in the Western Armenia.
On June 1, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Feast of "Deliverance from the Pit" of Gregory the Illuminator from Khor Virap.
On the Feast of Deliverance from the Pit, the Primate of Artik Diocese offered Divine Liturgy in the St. Gregory the Illuminator Church built in Artik Criminal-Execution Institution. June 1 is the day of the Church vow.
On June 2, the believers of the Armenian Church celebrated the Feast of establishment of Holy Etchmiadzin Cathedral.
On June 1, the Catholicos of All Armenians blessed over 600 children visiting the Mother See.
Several units of Russia and Nor Nakhijevan Diocese went on pilgrimage to the Holy Trinity Monastery of Sergiev Posad with the blessing of Bishop Yezras Nersissian, the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Russia and New Nakhijevan.
The final concert of "Shoghakat" Choir of Nork Youth Center took place in Narekatsi Art Union.
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The Prince of Wales was welcomed by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, to the spiritual center of Armenia.
Today was the eve of Deliverance from the Pit in KhorVirap Monastery and consecration of new bells.
12 beneficiary pensioners from Masis city Charity Canteen were baptized today.
Best headmaster and nurse. A republican competition was held in preschool institutions. The winners will be awarded their prizes by the Catholicos of All Armenians and the RA Minister of Education and Science.
Last week was rich in public and ecclesiastical holidays. On May 28, we commemorated the feasts of St. Hripsime and her Companions, St. Gayane and Shoghakat Monastery vow day. Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin participated in First Republic Day Events.
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The ecclesiastical life commencing from May 27 opens with the Commemoration of St. Hripsime and her Companions.
"All graduates of Gevorgian Theological Seminary do serve in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia", - announced Father Vahram Melikian, Director of Information Services of Mother See, at the press conference.
On the day of Commemoration of the Prophet Elijah, a Requiem (Repose of Souls) Service was offered in memory of Karekin I, the Blessed Memory.
AGBU headquarters in New York extends services to over 400 000 people. Most of the programs are addressed to the education of youth.
21 questions to the priest --initiative of "Tsirani" NGO.
On the initiative of soloist Sipan Hakobyan, London, a classical concert was held in Gevorgian Theological Seminary.
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Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II congratulated the graduates on the occasion of the blessing.
Eornekyan Institution gave the graduates to their benefactor Eduardo Eornekyani bank deposits as defined by:
Holy Echmiadzin soldiers collective baptism took place
His Holiness received the "Hayastan" All-Armenian Fund representatives.
Holy See new appointments were made.
"The unity of the cross" and karpetagortsutyan Gegharqunik Getik carpet weaving center in the village where girls and women in rural and sell ekogorger.
Former chemaranakan Thomas Apart from the folk ensemble to perform at the Kevorkian Theological Seminary.
Nor hayordyats grade made a report to the House of the People dance concert
The Armenian Apostolic Church's calendar on May 27 to start a week full of important religious holidays.
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This year for the first time ever, Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin joined the Museum Night movement. In addition to old artifacts, new exhibitions were also held in the Mother Cathedral.
Renovation of Kobayr Monastery was suspended as the constructor was charged with a crime. The palmers visiting the Monastery are excited to know that the renovation will soon resume.
This year, the Feast of Pentecost was marked on May 19th by the Armenian Apostolic Church. Divine Liturgy in the Mother See.
By the Pontifical Order of the Supreme Patriarch of All Armenians, the Feast of Pentecost is the day of vow in Sevan St. Arakelots Church. This year the relics of St. Andrew the Apostle were taken there.
Two bells will be hung in the bell-tower of Etchmiadzin Surb Shoghakat Church, which were previously owned by the Churches of Shurishkan and Sangibaran villages in Iran. The bells were moved to Armenia by Iranian Armenians.
A concert to mark the 110th anniversary of Aram Khachaturian was held in the Concert Hall of Pavel Slobodkin in Moscow organized by the Armenian Diocese of Nor Nakhijevan and Russia.
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On May 14, His HolinessKarekin II consecrated the St. Hovhannes Church of Abovyan.
The Supreme Patriarch received the bishops of Russian and Romanian Orthodox Churches paying a visit to Armenia on the occasion of consecration of St. Hovhannes Church.
An agreement of cooperation between Moscow Theological Academy and Gevorgian Theological Seminary was signed.
SurbZoravor Churchof Yerevan acquired its name in honor of miraculous Gospel. On May 14, theGospel was taken out from Matenadaran to be taken to SurbZoravor Church.
The Supreme Patriarch of Armenians visited Nagashian child-care home. The Catholicos was accompanied by Rita Sargsyan, First Lady of Armenia, and HasmikPoghosyan, the Minister of Culture of Armenia.
Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of North Americaelected a new chairman.
The competition “Hayarpi” recommenced in Nork District Youth Centerfollowing an extensive interval.
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In the USA, His Holiness Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, bestowed the title and Pontifical Medal of "Knight of Holy Etchmiadzin" to national philanthropists Nazar and Artemis Nazarians.
The Supreme Patriarch presided over the placing of the relic of Saint Hovhannes Mkrtich in the Reliquary Cross, which will be moved to St. Hovhannes Church built in Abovyan.
The soldiers of "Yeghnikner" (Deers) voluntary squad accomplished the dream of their martyred friend by placing the cross of the dome of Yeritsmankants Monastery in Artsakh.
On May 18th, the museum-sanctuary of Mother Cathedral, Holy Etchmiadzin, for the first time ever will also join the Museum Night movement.
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His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, delivered amessage on Victory Day and Liberation of Shushi.
On May 9, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Feast of Ascension of Christ. DivineLiturgy was served in the Mother Cathedral.
In 1441, the Patriarchal See was moved from Sis to Holy Etchmiadzin and since then wasreinstated there. This event is also commemorated on the Feast of Ascension.
On May 9, the clergy of the Armenian Church laid flowers on the Memorial to the UnknownSoldier in the Victory Park.
The students of the Etchmiadzin Armenian Youth Center staged a performance dedicated to the Feast of Ascension.
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It’s already 13 years that no new sects penetrated to Nerkin Dvin village of Artashat.
Holy Fire taken out from the Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre by Armenian and Greek priests. It will travel to the capitals of orthodox countries to celebrate Holy Easter.
Artur and Hermine from the Youth Union of St. Katoghike Church in Jrvezh already have three children.
Out of 38 students of Harrich high school, 12 have submitted applications to enter Gevorgyan Seminary this year for further studies.
Requiem service dedicated to the memory of Arab pioneers martyred in May 6, 1916, held at the Monument of Armenian-Arabic Friendship.
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The Catholicos of All Armenians received the Managing Director of ECLOF Pat Gleeson.
A Dental Clinic has been opened for the students of Sevan Vaskenian Theological Seminary.
Under the sponsorship of Karekin II, the Patriarch of All Armenians, and with the support of the RA Ministry of Culture, a concert in memory of renowned composer Alexander Harutyunyan, was held.
The student of Calcutta Charitable Seminary Tatevik Tadevosyan has returned to Armenia and is looking for a job.
St. Sarkis Church of Nork is 13 years old.
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