Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 2

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 3

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government 4

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

Germany: 200,000 Rally in Munich Against Iran’s Government

About 200,000 people rallied in Munich on Saturday against Iran’s government as world leaders gathered nearby for a security conference. Demonstrators denounced the Islamic Republic’s crackdown on protests and voiced support for exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, who called for a secular democratic future and urged continued demonstrations. Solidarity rallies were also held in cities worldwide.

Canada: Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Toronto and Vancouver Backing Iran Protest Movement 2

Hundreds of thousands rallied in Toronto and tens of thousands marched in Vancouver on February 14 as part of a global day of action supporting Iranians and calling for regime change in Iran. Demonstrators urged democratic transition under exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and condemned government repression.

Canada: Hundreds of Thousands Rally in Toronto and Vancouver Backing Iran Protest Movement

Hundreds of thousands rallied in Toronto and tens of thousands marched in Vancouver on February 14 as part of a global day of action supporting Iranians and calling for regime change in Iran. Demonstrators urged democratic transition under exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi and condemned government repression.

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

Iranians in Estonia rally outside the US. Embassy in Tallinn

16.01.2026, Tallinn. Estonia's Iranian community held a demonstration in support of people taking part in a wave of deadly protests across Iran and to call on the international community to take action. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Women hold a banner reading ‘Rojava cannot be subdued.’ In Diyarbakir, thousands of people protested the Syrian Army’s attacks on the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods, which are predominantly populated by Kurds. The demonstration, organized following a call by the Democratic Institutions Platform, demanded an immediate halt to the attacks against Kurds and called on the international community and human rights organizations to take action. Photo by Bilal Seckin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Protesters carry a poster of PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan. In Diyarbakir, thousands of people protested the Syrian Army’s attacks on the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods, which are predominantly populated by Kurds. The demonstration, organized following a call by the Democratic Institutions Platform, demanded an immediate halt to the attacks against Kurds and called on the international community and human rights organizations to take action. Photo by Bilal Seckin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

DEM Party MP Ceylan Akca Cupolo chanting slogans during the protest. In Diyarbakir, thousands of people protested the Syrian Army’s attacks on the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods, which are predominantly populated by Kurds. The demonstration, organized following a call by the Democratic Institutions Platform, demanded an immediate halt to the attacks against Kurds and called on the international community and human rights organizations to take action. Photo by Bilal Seckin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Protesters chant the slogan ‘Woman, Life, Freedom.’ In Diyarbakir, thousands of people protested the Syrian Army’s attacks on the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods, which are predominantly populated by Kurds. The demonstration, organized following a call by the Democratic Institutions Platform, demanded an immediate halt to the attacks against Kurds and called on the international community and human rights organizations to take action. Photo by Bilal Seckin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Democratic Regions Party (DBP) Co-Chair Keskin Bayindir delivers a speech. In Diyarbakir, thousands of people protested the Syrian Army’s attacks on the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods, which are predominantly populated by Kurds. The demonstration, organized following a call by the Democratic Institutions Platform, demanded an immediate halt to the attacks against Kurds and called on the international community and human rights organizations to take action. Photo by Bilal Seckin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Thousands Protest Syrian Army Attacks in Diyarbakir - Turkey

Thousands of people are protesting against the Syrian army. In Diyarbakir, thousands of people protested the Syrian Army’s attacks on the Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafiyeh neighborhoods, which are predominantly populated by Kurds. The demonstration, organized following a call by the Democratic Institutions Platform, demanded an immediate halt to the attacks against Kurds and called on the international community and human rights organizations to take action. Photo by Bilal Seckin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced people prepare food at a temporary shelter in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced people are seen at a temporary shelter in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced people are seen at a temporary shelter in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced people are seen inside a tent in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

A displaced boy stands by a tent among the rubble of a destroyed building in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced children are seen at a temporary shelter in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

A displaced woman air-dries clothes at a temporary shelter in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

A displaced girl is seen in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced people are seen at a temporary shelter in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced people are seen inside a tent in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced people are seen at a temporary shelter in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced children are seen in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced people are seen at a temporary shelter in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced people set up a tent at a temporary shelter in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Gaza Seaport Becomes Displacement Shelter

Displaced people are seen at a temporary shelter in the seaport area of western Gaza City, on May 21, 2025. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday called on the international community to take immediate action in response to the "catastrophic and tragic" situation in the Gaza Strip. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

Armenia Blessing Of The Holy Myron

The blessing of the Holy Myron takes place in Etchmiadzin, Armenia for the first time in 9 years on September 28, 2024. It symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and its blessing usually takes place every seven years. It is officiated by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians where he presents the three revered relics of the Armenian Church: the right hand of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the Holy Lance that pierced Christ's side, and the life-giving Cross. His Holiness Karekin Il called on the international community and all attendees to take urgent action towards Azerbaijan and to release unlawfully detained military and political leaders from Nagorno-Karabakh also known as Artsakh. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM