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All Churches to hold the Opening of Door Ceremony in the evening of Palm Sunday


In the evening of Palm Sunday, the Armenian Church holds the Opening of Door Ceremony. It is the mysterious prelude to the Holy Week. During the ceremony, people gather in front of the closed door, and the priest approaches the door and singing psalms knocks on the door. 

 

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33rd day of the Great Lent


Today is the 33rd day of the Great Lent. Father Vahram Melikyan, the Director of Information Service of the Mother See reminds the words addressed to Cyrus recorded in the Prophecy of Isaiah: “I called you by your name and I received you but you didn’t know me that I am the Lord and there is no other but me”. 

 

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26th day of the Great Lent


The Director of Information Service in the Mother See continues presenting the daily readings to the Facebook user. Today we read a passage from the Prophecy of Isiah: “First you must confess your unlawfulness, so as to be justified”. 

 

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19th day of the Great Lent


Father Vahram Melikyan, the Director of the Information Service in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, reminds the word of God addressed to the Prophet Isaiah and explains it in his Facebook page. 

 

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First week of the Great Lent was finalized


The Expulsion Sunday is the haven of wrapping up the first week of the Great Lent as we recall our pre-parents get deprived of the heavenly happiness because of disobeying the Lord. 

 

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Today is the fifth day of the Great Lent


In these days of Great Lent, Father Vahram Melikyan, the Director of the Information Service Department of the Mother See, presents everyday Scripture passages defined by the Patriarchs in his facebook page.

 

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The trials of Mosul Armenians


Until recently, over 125 Armenian families lived in Mosul, Northern Iraq. They were engaged in craftsmanship and trade. In August, 2014 the Armenian community in Mosul were forced to flee the city within one day’s time. 

 

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Today is the 80th anniversary of Hrant Matevosyan


On February 12, 80 years ago was born one of the greatest figures of the Armenian literature of XX century Hrant Matevosyan. Komitas Pantheon hosted the relatives of the Master, artists and readers. 

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Inappropriate clamor around the bank account owned by the Catholicos of All Armenians indecorous


Lately, the press covers extensive discussions on the issue of a bank account in the Swiss branch of HSBC, owned by the Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians.  Doctor of Law, Professor Gevorg Danielyan noted, that the disclosure of confidential information doesn’t contain any illegitimate element in it. The issue was commented by Gagik Minasyan, Editor-in-Chief of “Education” Weekly. The speakers also addressed the issue of tax exemptions granted to the Armenian Apostolic Church. 

 

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This year marks 130th anniversary of Kostan Zaryan


The memorial plaque of Kostan and Armen Zaryan is located on Abovyan 17. The writers, artists and art lovers gathered here to pay tribute to the memory of the writer. This year marks 130th anniversary of Kostan Zaryan. 

 

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Bewilderment over the film “The Scar” by Fatih Akin


The premiere of “The Scar” by German-based Turkish film director Fatih Akin was held in Yerevan. Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan, Head of Conceptual Issues Department of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, and filmmaker, Merited Artist Ruben Babayan express their impressions on this film about the Armenian Genocide. 

 

Iosif Brodsky


Year 1964.  24 years old poet stood in the Soviet Court. The conviction – loitering. He was arrested while walking carelessly in the streets. However, the young man was also charged with another verdict – degradation of younger generation by dissemination of such author’s work as Anna Akhmatova and Marina Tsvetayeva. The name of the defendant was Iosif Brodsky, one of the greatest figures of Russian literature of XX century.