With the blessing of Haghartsin Monastery’s abbot, Reverend Father Samvel Vardapet Mkhitaryan, the "Avetis" Youth Union of the Tavush Diocese was established on January 27 of this year.
The first meeting of the Youth Union began with the Lord's Prayer, followed by a word of blessing and welcome.
The Youth Union has gathered young people from four regions of the Tavush Diocese: Dilijan, Ijevan, Berd, and Noyemberyan.
During the initial meeting of the Youth Union, the following members were elected to the board:
1. Chairperson: Monika Manucharyan — Teghut administrative district
2. Secretary: Vardine Nerkararyan — Gandzakar administrative district
3. Disciplinary Officer: Mher Gharsyan — Noyemberyan city
4. Organizational Officer: Vahagn Yeganyan — Ijevan city
5. Treasurer: Seda Bayramyan — Aygehovit administrative district
6. Archive Officer: Ida Smbatyan — Gandzakar administrative district
The following members were elected to the General Assembly of the Youth Union:
1.Shushan Sargsyan — Gosh Administrative District
2.Suzanna Yeremyan — Berd City
3.Meline Kuchukyan — Victory Administrative District
4.Lilit Vardapetyan — Achajur Administrative District
5.Nelli Gulyanyan — Haghartsin Administrative District
The Youth Union aims to develop the spiritual, cultural, and social life of the young people in the Tavush Diocese.