Armenian Apostolic Holy Church The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin

Currently 10 newly ordained priests are undergoing a traditional 40-day seclusion period of fasting in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. During this time they are participating in the Morning, Midday and Evening Services and Divine Liturgy in the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. After the seclusion period of fasting they will celebrate their first Divine Liturgy and will receive appointments by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians; to serve in different Dioceses of the Armenian Holy Apostolic Church and in different departments of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.