On February 18, with the blessing of His Grace Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, the youth unions of Aragats and Shenavan communities, led by the spiritual leader of Aragats Diocese, Father Makar Gevorgyan, embarked on a pilgrimage to the sacred sites of the Gugark Diocese. During the pilgrimage, they visited the monastic complexes of Kobayr, Sanahin, and Haghpat, where they united in prayer for the stability and peace of their homeland.
The pilgrimage was part of their preparation for the intellectual game competition, "The Youth is the Strength of the Church," where they aimed for first place.