Interview with Father Issahag Minasyan in Jerusalem

It is sad that many Armenian communities living in the Middle East can't make pilgrimage to Jerusalem, says Father Minasyan.

Azad-Hye Special

You have been in Jerusalem for more than a decade now? What changes do you notice during this period?

It depends what kind of changes you are looking for. A decade ago I haven't had chance to know the city and the people so well. I guess some positive changes have taken place, but they are tiny and do not allow to evaluate correctly. Read more.

The Birds' Nest: home for Armenian children in need

“The Birds' Nest”, an orphanage directly supported by the Catholicosate of Cilicia is the home of our entire nation. As the shelter of Armenian children in need of care, it is the center of attention to all the philanthropists of the Armenian nation.

As an expression of continued Pontifical support for the “Birds' Nest”, Catholicos Aram I recently appointed V. Rev. Yeghishe Mandjigian as the new spiritual dean and Mr. Kevork Toroyan as its new principal. The new heads of this institution work hard - in consultation with His Holiness and the board of trustees - to create a cozy Armenian environment and make the Armenian children happier. Read more.