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Church services

There are moments
we entrust to God.

For a new beginning. For a shared path.
For the silence in which we find ourselves.

Services at the Armenian church in Ruse are held regularly and are open to all who seek spiritual comfort, prayer and connection with God.

The next liturgy Sunday
  • 10:00 the church opens
  • 11:00 Divine Liturgy
  • 13:00 the church closes

18 Bratya Miladinovi St., Ruse
Sunday Divine Liturgy at the Armenian church in Ruse
Sunday Divine Liturgy
Father Dirair Hadavyan in the church
Who serves

Father Dirair Hadavyan

The liturgy every Sunday is led by Father Dirair Hadavyan. After the service there is an opportunity for personal prayer and conversation with the priest.

Meet the whole team →
Sacraments and rites

For your most important moments.

From the personal sacraments to shared prayer, the church is with you at the important moments. Everything takes place on a chosen day after prior arrangement, and the required documents and conditions will be explained to you when you register.

A wedding in the church: the hands of the bride and groom and the cross
Illustration
Wedding

A shared path.

A promise you entrust to God and to each other. For the date and preparation, please contact the priest in advance.

Wedding enquiry ↓

Baptism

On a day of your choice, after prior arrangement.

Blessings

The day and details are arranged with the church in advance.

Memorial services and commemorations

Performed by request. Please contact the church council in advance.

Write to us to arrange a day: info@armenian-church.com or use the contact form →
Before you cross the threshold

Coming to the church for the first time?

“Attendance requires no special preparation, and everyone is welcome.”

What should I expect?

The services follow the traditional rite of the Armenian Apostolic Church. They comprise prayers, hymns and liturgical readings that preserve the centuries-old spiritual tradition of the Armenian people. If you are not sure how to take part, you can ask on the spot and simply follow the service.

How do I plan my visit?

The church is open on Sunday from 10:00 to 13:00, and the Divine Liturgy begins at 11:00. During the week, visits are possible by prior arrangement.

Whom should I ask about a baptism or a wedding?

Write to us at info@armenian-church.com. The preparation and the date are agreed with the priest.

Are there services on feast days?

Yes. The feasts of the Armenian Church are movable, so please see the church calendar or subscribe to it below.

The church calendar

The feasts on your phone.

The feasts of the Armenian Church are movable and fall on different dates each year. Subscribe once, and they will appear on their own in the calendar you already use.

https://armenian-church.com/?feed=eo-events

No registration and no email address. Subscribing simply reads a public address. You may unsubscribe at any time by deleting the calendar; your other events are unaffected.

  1. Open Google Calendar on a computer.
  2. On the left, next to “Other calendars”, click + → “From URL”.
  3. Paste the address and click “Add calendar”.
  4. The calendar will also appear in the app on your phone.
  1. Settings → Calendar → Accounts.
  2. Add Account → Other → “Add Subscribed Calendar”.
  3. Paste the address and confirm.
  4. On newer versions of iOS, “Calendar” is found under “Apps”.
  1. Open Calendar.
  2. Add calendar → “Subscribe from web”.
  3. Paste the address and confirm.
  • The Armenian Church in Ruse was originally built in 1610 and renovated after a fire in 1832. It is one of the oldest functioning Armenian churches in the Balkans. For more than four centuries, it has stood as a living symbol of faith, resilience, and cultural heritage, preserved by generations of Armenians in Bulgaria.

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  • Address: Vezhdata, 18 Bratya Miladinovi St., 7001 Ruse, Bulgaria
  • Email: info@armenian-church.com
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This website is funded and maintained entirely at the personal expense of Mari and Armenag Bakardzhiyan © 2026
Armenian Apostolic Church – Ruse

The Armenian Church in Ruse, built in 1610 and rebuilt after a fire in 1832, is one of the oldest functioning Armenian churches in the Balkans.

Pages

  • History
  • Church services
  • Calendar
  • Team
  • Donations
  • Gallery
  • Blog

Contacts

18 Bratya Miladinovi St.,
7001 Ruse, Bulgaria

info@armenian-church.com

All contacts →

Visit us

Sunday 10:00–13:00

Divine Liturgy at 11:00.
Weekdays by appointment.

Get directions ↗
This website is funded and maintained entirely at the personal expense of Mari and Armenag Bakardzhiyan © 2026