The Dean of the Cathedral is the structure that organizes the ceremonial-ritual life of the Mayravank. The Dean of the Cathedral is responsible for overseeing the internal and external decoration of the temple, preparing and carrying out the ritual ceremonies taking place in the Mother Cathedral. The Dean of the Cathedral organizes not only the weekly rituals, the Divine Liturgies, but also the most important ceremonies for the church, such as the Blessing of the Holy Muron, ordinations, etc. The Grand Sacristans are also responsible for the dishes and costumes of the Mother Cathedral.
The St. John the Baptist and St. Vardan Chapel-baptistery of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin also operates under the jurisdiction of the Dean of the Cathedral.
Acting Grand Sacristan: Rev. Fr. Archimandrite Harutyun Kirakosyan
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