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Pope Francis Hails St. Gregory of Narek as Armenian Spiritual Guide
St. Gregory of Narek: The spiritual constitution of Armenians
Pope Francis has described St. Gregory of Narek's Book of Lamentation as "the spiritual constitution of the Armenian people," according to commentary published in The Armenian Weekly. The remarks reference Francis's 2016 ecumenical prayer service in Yerevan with Armenian Catholic
Vardavar Water Festival Celebrations Return to Yerevan Streets
Vardavar Celebrations Fill Yerevan’s Streets with Water and Festivity
Vardavar celebrations took place Sunday morning throughout Yerevan, marking the traditional Armenian water festival that fills the capital's streets with festivities. The holiday, rooted in Armenian Christian and pre-Christian traditions, is celebrated annually during summer and
Yerevan Marks Vardavar, Armenia's Ancient Water Festival
Yerevan Celebrates Vardavar Folk Holiday
Yerevan celebrated Vardavar, a traditional Armenian folk holiday centered on water as its primary element. The festival also features mountaintop fire lighting, communal picnics, and the preparation of traditional foods. Vardavar holds significant cultural importance in Armenia,
Armenian Catholic Church Marks Catholicos Aram I Anniversary
Celebration of the 31st Anniversary of His Holiness Aram I’s Enthronement as Catholicos
The Armenian Catholic Church celebrated the 31st anniversary of His Holiness Aram I's enthronement as Catholicos, the spiritual leader of the Armenian Catholic community. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan led the thanksgiving prayer during the observance, while V. Rev. Fr. Sarkis Aprah
Armenian Parliament Considers Establishing Navasard Day
Armenian lawmakers consider establishing Navasard Day
The Armenian Parliament discussed a bill Tuesday that would designate August 11 as the Day of National Traditions, Culture and Armenian Unity, reviving observance of Navasard, the ancient Armenian New Year. Introduced by MP Gegham Nazaryan, the proposal seeks to add the date to A
Armenia Holds Military Parade for Republic Day
Military parade on the occasion of Armenia’s Republic Day
Armenia commemorated Republic Day with a military parade, celebrating the country's declaration of independence on May 28, 1990. The parade featured armed forces personnel, military equipment, and representatives from government institutions, marking a significant national observ