Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan


Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan answered the questions of viewers and users. Post your questions on the Q&A Facebook page.
 
What is the significance of the drying up of the Euphrates mentioned in the book of Revelation, and who are the kings of the East?
Why does God command to work 6 days and rest on the 7th day?
Can followers of other religions recite the "Our Father" prayer?
Where do the names of the Sundays after Easter come from?
Does the soul of a clinically dead person meet God?
How to distinguish those who mislead people in the name of Christ and those who preach the true faith?

Rev. Fr. Zakaria Avetisyan


Rev. Fr. Zakaria Avetisyan answered the questions of viewers and users. Post your questions on the Q&A Facebook page.
 
How to act when you found out that your child will be born with Down syndrome?
Will Narek have a healing effect if the clergyman does not read it for the patient?
Are all sins forgiven after repentance?
Is there a difference in delivering the candle to the house lit or extinguished on Candllight Day?Why is black considered a mourning color?
Can the portion taken from the church be eaten the next day or days?

Catholicos of All Armenians: Armenian people are facing an ontological problem


In the Old Residence, the Catholicos of All Armenians announced that the feast of the Holy Resurrection of Christ this year does not contain the joy and excitement of the previous years. Times are complicated and full of unpredictable developments for the Armenian people and Armenia. At the same time, His Holiness noted that the people who believe in Christ have been able to overcome difficulties no less severe than today's trials with their faith.

The Patriarch of All Armenians performed the Washing of the Feet service at the Mother See


On Holy Thursday from 4 p.m., the Washing of the Feet service is held in all Armenian Apostolic churches. Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II blessed the water and oil placed on the altar, then washed the feet of 12 congregants, soldiers and children, who symbolize Christ's disciples. After the Last Supper, Jesus knelt before his disciples and washed their feet.

 

Rev. Fr. Artak Simonyan


The questions of viewers and users were answered by Rev. Fr. Artak Simonyan. Post your questions on the Q&A Facebook page
 
Can those who do not know Christ receive the kingdom of heaven?
Why doesn't God prevent man from taking the wrong path in advance?
Can a wedding or baptism ceremony be performed in the church on the feast of the Holy Resurrection?
How many times is marriage allowed in church order?
How to deal with clothes, things of the deceased?
Where does the name Easter come from?
What do the decorations sold in churchyards have to do with the sacrament of the feast? 

Ghazaravan nuns visited the forcibly displaced family from Artsakh


The nuns led by Mother Yeghisabet and the clergy visited the family from Artsakh settled in Ghazaravan village of Aragatsaton diocese. They keep Artsakh families settled in this village in the center of their care and attention, help and support. During the visit Rev. Fr. Yeghishe Barseghyan blessed the members of the house and expressed support.

Rev. Fr. Yeghishe Nurijanyan


The questions of viewers and users were answered by Rev. Fr. Yeghishe Nurijanyan. Post your questions on the "Qurstion and Answer" Facebook page
 
Can sin punish a person?
How do they pray in secret?
Why does the test almost always appear unexpectedly?
Is it a sin not to make the promised sacrifice?
Is it possible to never sin again after repentance?
Why can't a Christian live without fears and worries? What is the sacrament of the day of the dead? 

Rev. Fr. Ghazar Torosyan


The questions of viewers and users were answered by Rev. Fr. Gazar Torosyan. Post your questions on the Q&A Facebook page
 
On what principle were the names of the books of the Holy Bible chosen?
What is incense for?
Who are the 144,000 saints of Revelation?
How to properly use stored foods during Lent?
On what principle did the Sundays of Great Lent get their names?
Is fasting an aim or a means?

Rev. Fr. Makar Galamdaryan


The questions of viewers and users were answered by Rev. Fr. Makar Galamdaryan. Post your questions on the Q&A Facebook page.
 
Topics for this issue:
 
Can a believer participate in the gatherings of the "Word of Life" religious organization and the liturgies of the Armenian Apostolic Church?
Why doesn't the priest turn around and cross the believers while saying "Peace be eternal" during the liturgy?
When will the crosses be uniform?
Can a newborn be baptized before the age of forty?
When should the faithful kneel during the liturgy?
Is human hopelessness dangerous?

In the early morning, Sunrise service was performed


The Brotherhood of the Mother See led the Patriarch of All Armenians and His Eminence Archbishop Sahak Mashalyan, the Armenian Patriarch of Constantinople to the St. Vardan and St. John the Baptist Chapel-baptistery where the Sunrise service was performed. This service is performed during Great Lent and reminds the faithful about the Second Coming of Christ and the resurrection of the Righteous.
 

Feast of Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple in the Mother See


On the occasion of the feast of the offering of the baby Jesus to the temple, a festive liturgy was held in the Saint Gayane monastery. Under the direction of the Patriarch of All Armenians, for years, at the end of the festive service, the blessing of newlywed couples has been performed. They received wishes for a peaceful and strong family life and a patriarchal blessing from the Catholicos of All Armenians.

 

Mother See helps families forcibly displaced from Artsakh


Artsakh residents sheltered under the auspices of the Mother See were visited by the head of the Social Service Office of the Mother See, Rev. Fr. Markos Mangasaryan. Currently, 16 families, around 60 people, live in the shelter. The problems of those forcibly displaced from Artsakh are in the center of attention of the Armenian Church. Both in the Mother See and in different dioceses, there are many programs to help the displaced people.