Etchmiadzin
Last updated: May 29, 2026
Holy Etchmiadzin, located in the city of Vagharshapat in Armenia, is the spiritual and administrative center of the Armenian Apostolic Church and one of the oldest Christian cathedral complexes in the world, dating to the early fourth century. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a pilgrimage destination for Armenians worldwide.
As the seat of the Catholicos of All Armenians, Etchmiadzin holds a significance in Armenian national life that goes well beyond religious observance. Groong episodes referencing Etchmiadzin often touch on this intersection of faith and politics — the role the institution plays in shaping Armenian identity, its relationship with the diaspora, and the tensions that have emerged between the Catholicosate and the Pashinyan government over the church’s place in Armenian society.
Groong episodes that include this tag
Below are all Groong episodes tagged with Etchmiadzin.
Suren Sargsyan - Armenia and Trump’s Election as President Again | Ep 384 - Nov 9, 2024 [EP384]
Posted on Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, USA, Middle East, Ukraine, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Israel, Lebanon, Genocide, Armenian Church, China, Russia, NATO, Iran, Economy, Human Rights | Series: cog
Groong Links:
Guest:
Topic:
- Armenia, Armenian Americans, Artsakh
- Ukraine War, NATO, China
- Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran
Episode 384 | Recorded: April 3, 2023
Suren Sargsyan - Armenia and Trump’s Election as President Again | Ep 384 - Nov 9, 2024 [EP384]
Posted on Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 | Category: Armenia, Politics, USA, Middle East, Ukraine, Artsakh, Nagorno Karabakh, Israel, Lebanon, Genocide, Armenian Church, China, Russia, NATO, Iran, Economy, Human RightsGroong Links:
Guest:
Topic:
- Armenia, Armenian Americans, Artsakh
- Ukraine War, NATO, China
- Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran
Episode 384 | Recorded: April 3, 2023
Hagop Djernazian - Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate Land Lease Angers Worldwide Community | Ep. 261 - June 11, 2023 [EP261]
Posted on Saturday, Jun 10, 2023 | Category: Diaspora, Israel, Jerusalem, Middle East, Armenian Church, Armenia | Series: cog
Hagop Djernazian - Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate Land Lease Angers Worldwide Community
Guest:
Topics:
- Intro to Armenians in Jerusalem
- Escalating violence on Armenians
- Intro to the Armenian Patriarchate
- On the contract of the 99-year lease and its consequences
- About the community protest movement
- What if the contract goes forward?
Episode 261 | Recorded on Wednesday, June 11 2023
Hagop Djernazian - Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate Land Lease Angers Worldwide Community | Ep. 261 - June 11, 2023 [EP261]
Posted on Saturday, Jun 10, 2023 | Category: Diaspora, Israel, Jerusalem, Middle East, Armenian Church, ArmeniaHagop Djernazian - Jerusalem Armenian Patriarchate Land Lease Angers Worldwide Community
Guest:
Topics:
- Intro to Armenians in Jerusalem
- Escalating violence on Armenians
- Intro to the Armenian Patriarchate
- On the contract of the 99-year lease and its consequences
- About the community protest movement
- What if the contract goes forward?
Episode 261 | Recorded on Wednesday, June 11 2023