The organizers of the "Moving Towards Freedom and Peace" march were in the Mother See


October 2 marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Indian spiritual and political leader Mahatma Gandhi. On that day, the "Moving Towards Freedom and Peace" march will start. On July 2, His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, received the organizers of the march in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, accompanied by Gandhi Foundation Armenian Representative Arsen Kharatyan.
 
 
 

Sculptor Lorenzo Quinn visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Famous Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn paid a two-day visit to Armenia at the invitation of "Naregatsi" art project producer Yulianna Parakshieva. The sculptor decided to visit the places where Pope Francis was. Lorenzo Quinn was the first to visit the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to discover the beauty and strength of the Armenian Spiritual Center.
 
 
 

12 deacons were ordained to priesthood in the St. Gregory the Illuminator Church


The ordination and consecration of 12 deacons took place on July 7 in the St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Church in Yerevan. The liturgy was presided over by Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II.

Conference dedicated to Chekidjian's 90th birthday organized by the RA Academy of Sciences


On July 12 and  13, a scientific session dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Hovhannes Chekidjian, National Hero of the USSR, People's Artist of the USSR, Laureate of State Awards, Artistic Director of the National Academic Choir of Armenia, was held in the conference hall of the RA NAS.
 
 
 
 

Press cocktail on the 5th day of the "Golden Apricot" film festival


The traditional "Press Cocktail" of the "Golden Apricot" International Film Festival took place on July 11 at the "Golden Tulip" Hotel, during which journalists had the opportunity to talk to guests. Supporters, sponsors and partners of the festival were also present. The founder of the festival Harutyun Khachatryan handed medals to some of them for effective cooperation.
 
 
 

The French National Day was also celebrated with a concert in Armenia


France celebrates its national holiday on July 14. On the initiative of the French Embassy in Armenia, a festive concert was held at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. The string quartet of the French Republican Guard performed. The group was performed by French Army Choir soloist Jeremy Delver.
 
 

Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ on July 28


This Sunday, July 28, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the third of the five pavilion feasts, the Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ . 
 

Exhibition dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Levon Shant at the National Library


An exhibition was organized at the National Library of Armenia on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the famous Armenian writer, playwright, pedagogue, state and public figure Levon Shant.
 
 
 

Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ inthe Mother See


On July 28 Armenian Church celebrated the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord Jesus Christ which is one of the five tabernacle feasts of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Festive liturgy was served in all churches. 
 
 
 

Open discussion on the Istanbul Convention


The central office of the World Youth Union of the Armenian Church organized an open discussion on the Istanbul Convention. State officials, clergy, lawyers, public figures, members of youth organizations were participating.

 

 

The creative team of "Tigran the Great" opera - in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Conductor George Pehlivanyan from France and director Georgi Isahakyan from Russia arrived in Armenia at the invitation of Gagik Manasyan, Chief Producer of "Tigran the Great" opera. On July 31, the creative staff of the opera met with His Eminence Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan, Director of the Foreign Relations Department of Etchmiadzin.
 
 

Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra to end concert season with Verdi's Othello opera


On July 29, Verdi's "Othello" opera will be performed from the stage of Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, the Armenian National Academic and Vocal Choir School of Yerevan.