Prayer for the Republic Dedicated to the Independence Day of Artsakh

Prayer for the Republic Dedicated to the Independence Day of Artsakh

On September 3, under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; during the Divine Liturgy a Prayer for the Republic on the occasion of the Independence Day of Artsakh was held in the St. Gayane Monastery. The clergymen and the faithful people offered a united prayer to the Almighty God for the peaceful and safe life of Artsakh statehood and people.
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The Supreme Spiritual Council, referring to the ontological challenges facing the motherland and the situation created as a result of them in the Republics of Armenia and Artsakh, notes that the current situation in domestic life is extremely worrying. The rhetoric used by the Azerbaijani authorities, as well as the steps initiated, make it evident that the latter has officially adopted not only the Republic of Artsakh, but also the policy of occupying the sovereign territories of the Republic of Armenia, destroying traces of ethnic Armenian identity and heritage, with the aim of destroying the Armenian statehood.
Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God Celebrated in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God Celebrated in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

On August 13, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church celebrated the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God. On this festive Day, the Brotherhood of the Mother See attended the Divine Liturgy in the St. Gayane Monastery. The Celebrant was His Eminence Archbishop Vasken Mirzakhanyan, Director of the Ecclesiastical Conceptual Issues Office of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Following the Divine Liturgy, under the presidency of His Grace Bishop Moushegh Babayan, Grand Sacristan of the Mother See; the Service for the Blessing of the Grapes was offered at the St. Trdat Open Air Altar of the Mother See. At the conclusion of the Service, the blessed grapes were distributed to the faithful.
The Catholicos of All Armenians Received the Director and Deputy Director of Mashtots Matenadaran

The Catholicos of All Armenians Received the Director and Deputy Director of Mashtots Matenadaran

On August 8, in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians; received Ara Khzmalyan, the newly elected Director of the Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran, and Vahe Torosyan, Deputy director for scientific affairs. His Holiness, congratulating them on the occasion of assuming new positions in the Matenadaran, wished them fruitful activities for the brightness and glory of the Mashtotsyan Matenadaran. His Holiness emphasized that Matenadaran is one of the most cherished centers of national pride, being a source of development of universal scientific and cognitive thought with its manuscript heritage.
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS ON THE OCCASION OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC DAY

MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS CATHOLICOS OF ALL ARMENIANS ON THE OCCASION OF THE ARTSAKH REPUBLIC DAY

Dear pious people, More than three decades ago, our children of Artsakh declared their independence with persistent struggle and collective will. With the vision of creating a free, independent and dignified life on their historical land, the brave Artsakh citizens, with the support of all Armenians and their hard work, built the homeland and strengthened the foundations of the newly independent Republic of Artsakh with significant achievements. Today, we welcome the Independence Day of Artsakh with a heavy heart and deep concerns. Artsakh is once again facing ontological threats. Azerbaijan, having made Armenian hatred a state policy, continues to openly implement its criminal intentions to depopulate and occupy Artsakh, with new manifestations of genocidal actions. Azerbaijan has turned the Berdzor Corridor, illegally blocked for more than nine months, into a tool for the realization of its criminal goals, consistently intensifying repression and intimidation against our children. In this seemingly insurmountable difficult situation, there is no other way than nationwide consolidation and unification of efforts for the sake of protecting the right of self-determination of our people of Artsakh, for the sake of the free and safe life of Artsakh Armenians. With the slogan "Everything for the sake of Artsakh" we must face and overcome the trials that plagued us, because, according to the words of the apostle, "tribulations bring patience, patience brings experience, experience brings hope." Hope never puts you to shame" (Romans 5:3-5). With this faith, on the occasion of Artsakh Republic Day, from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, we convey our blessings and good wishes to the brave people of Artsakh, statesmen and the spiritual servants of the Diocese of Artsakh, wishing strength of faith and hope, endurance and courage in the struggle for the salvation of Artsakh. May the Lord's love, blessing and peace protect our benevolent people and the whole world.

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