Armenian Lacrosse Coach Reads ‘You Are the Temple of the Living God’ on Day 7 of Bible Tour
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian reached the seventh day of his 12-day Bible reading tour across Armenia on Monday, sharing a passage from the Second Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. The reading came from the sixth chapter of 2 Corinthians and focused on the relationship between God and his people, describing believers as the temple of the living God. “For you are the temple of the living God, just as God said, ‘I will dwell in them and walk among the
Armenian Lacrosse Coach Reads Jesus’ Teaching of the True Vine on Day 6 of Bible Tour
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian continued his 12-day Bible reading tour across Armenia on Sunday, sharing Jesus’ teaching of the true vine from the Gospel of John. Mouradian’s sixth reading came from the 15th chapter of John, where Jesus describes himself as the vine, his followers as the branches and God the Father as the vinedresser. “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser,” Mouradian read. “Every branch in me that does not bear fruit,
Lernazang Brings Traditional Armenian Dance and Live Music to Descanso Gardens
Traditional Armenian dances, live vocals and the sounds of the duduk and zurna filled Descanso Gardens as the Lernazang ensemble introduced visitors to Armenian folk culture through an outdoor performance on Thursday. The Armenian Report attended the event, where families and visitors from different backgrounds gathered to watch the Los Angeles-based ensemble perform dances rooted in the traditions of Western Armenia. Lernazang artistic director Armen Adamian said the ensembl
Armenian Lacrosse Coach Delivers Bible Reading at Tsitsernakaberd on Day 3 of Tour
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian continued his 12-day Bible reading tour across Armenia on Thursday, delivering his third reading at the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex in Yerevan. Mouradian again read from the third chapter of the Gospel of Mark, focusing on Jesus’ warning about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. “Truly I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they utter,” Mouradian read. “But
Armenian Lacrosse Coach Reads Jesus’ Words to Peter on Day 5 of Bible Tour
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian continued his 12-day Bible reading tour across Armenia on Saturday, sharing the passage in which Jesus declares that Peter will become the rock upon which he builds his church. Mouradian’s fifth reading came from the 16th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew and began with Jesus asking his disciples who people believed he was. “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, still others Jeremiah, or one of the prophets,” Mour
Armenian Lacrosse Coach Reads Parable of the Sower on Day 4 of Bible Tour
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian continued his 12-day Bible reading tour across Armenia on Friday, sharing the Parable of the Sower from the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Mark. “Listen. A farmer went out to sow his seed,” Mouradian read. The parable describes a farmer scattering seeds across different types of ground. Some seeds fall along a path and are eaten by birds, while others land on rocky soil and wither because they cannot develop strong root
Armenian Lacrosse Coach Reads From Gospel of Mark at Mesrop Mashtots Statue
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian continued his 12-day Bible reading tour across Armenia on Wednesday, delivering the second reading of his journey from the Mesrop Mashtots statue outside the Matenadaran in Yerevan. Mouradian read from the third chapter of the Gospel of Mark, recounting the moment Jesus healed a man’s hand on the Sabbath despite opposition from the Pharisees. “Stretch forth your hand,” Mouradian read. “And he stretched it out, and his ha
Turkey Begins Restoration of 1876 Armenian Church Damaged in 2023 Earthquakes
A nearly 150-year-old Armenian church in southern Turkey is being restored after suffering extensive damage in the powerful earthquakes that devastated the region in 2023. The Karasun Manuk Armenian Church in İskenderun, a coastal city in Hatay province, was heavily damaged in the Feb. 6, 2023, earthquakes. Part of the altar was destroyed, and other sections of the building were left in need of major repairs. Built in 1876, the church has long served the local Armenian commun
64-Year-Old Armenian Man Stabbed to Death After Rent Dispute in Istanbul; Suspect Confesses
A 64-year-old man identified by Turkish media as an Armenian citizen was found stabbed to death in a residential building in Istanbul, and a suspect has been jailed after confessing to the killing, according to reports cited by Ermenihaber. The victim, Agop (Hakob) Degirmencioglu, was found in a building in Beyoglu, a central Istanbul district. Police opened a murder investigation after discovering stab wounds on the back and side of his neck. The case came to light when Mehm
He Built a Tbilisi Landmark, Lost It to the Soviets and Died in Its Basement — Now Its Hidden Levels Have Been Found
Renovation work on Tbilisi’s Rustaveli Avenue has uncovered underground levels beneath the historic Melik-Azaryants building, revealing a long-hidden section of one of the Georgian capital’s best-known architectural landmarks. Excavations are continuing at the building, located at 37 Rustaveli Ave. Previous reports have suggested that up to 2,000 square meters, or about 21,500 square feet, of hidden space may exist beneath the property. The discovery brings new attention to t
Armenian Lacrosse Coach Launches 12-Day Bible Reading Tour Across Armenia
Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian has launched a 12-day road trip across Armenia, sharing daily Bible readings from historic churches, monasteries and cultural sites. The tour begins Aug. 11 at the History Museum of Armenia in Yerevan and will conclude Aug. 22 at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin in Vagharshapat. Mouradian plans to visit a different location each day and record a Bible reading video lasting less than one minute. The videos are intended
Turkey’s Armenian Patriarchate Backs Catholicos Karekin II, Warns Criminal Case Harms Church
The Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey has joined growing criticism of criminal proceedings against Catholicos Karekin II and senior Armenian clergy, warning that bringing Church leaders before the courts threatens the dignity and independence of the Armenian Apostolic Church. In a statement, the Istanbul-based Patriarchate said the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin remains central to the spiritual unity of Armenians worldwide and argued that disputes involving Church governance sh
Sold-Out Armenian Spectacle Returns: ‘Echoes of Our Ancestors 2’ Brings Armenia’s Heroes and Saints to the Greek Theatre Sept. 3
Following the overwhelming success of its sold-out world premiere at the Greek Theatre, People of AR Cultural Foundation proudly presents Echoes of Our Ancestors 2: Heroes & Saints, an epic new musical and visual experience celebrating the enduring spirit, faith, courage, and cultural legacy of the Armenian people. Taking place on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at the historic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Echoes of Our Ancestors 2: Heroes & Saints is an epic musical and visual
Armenian Church Leaders in Lebanon, Jerusalem and U.S. Condemn Criminal Case Against Catholicos Karekin II
Senior Armenian Apostolic Church leaders in Lebanon, Jerusalem and the United States condemned the criminal case against Catholicos Karekin II on Friday, rallying behind the Church’s spiritual leader as he was due to appear in court as a defendant. Catholicos Aram I, head of the Armenian Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia in Lebanon, called Karekin II’s summons to court “unacceptable and condemnable.” He said he had personally urged the Catholicos not to attend the h
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