The Church of the Holy Virgin Mary in the village of Haghartsin was built back in 1848, thanks to the efforts of Father Voskan. For many years, it served as a spiritual source for the residents of Haghartsin. However, due to repressions against the church during the Soviet years, it ceased its activities. Thanks to the efforts and resources of the villagers, the church has now been renovated, and the courtyard and surroundings have been improved. On September 8, on the feast of the Nativity of the Holy Virgin Mary, the residents of Haghartsin, joining believers from other communities in the region, made a pilgrimage to the church, where the Primate of the Aragatsotn Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich, performed the re-consecration ceremony of the church.
The role and significance of the church built in the 19th century and its last clergyman, Father Hovhannes Tamamyan, remain in the memories of the residents of Haghartsin. Today, renovated and reconsecrated, the church opens its doors again, and the villagers hope that spiritual and community life will be given a new lease of life.
From now on, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary will also be celebrated as the day of the rededication of the church, a holiday that bridges the past and the present, reminding everyone of the importance of preserving what was built with love and faith. The Blessed Virgin Mary, being the mother of every Christian, teaches us to walk as worthy children of God, to pray for our salvation and that of humanity, and to be cleansed from earthly sins.
Thanks to the devotion and unity of the restored generations, this holy place is another reminder that faith never fades where hearts and souls live with Christian values.
