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Series of concerts to commemorate the centennial of the Armenian Genocide started off


On January 30, National Philharmonic Orchestra hosted famous trumpeter Ram Oren and composer, piano, Alexey Kurbatov in the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet. Performances included Piano Concerto No.2 on themes of David Mnatsakanyan, Trumpet Concerto of Noubar Aslanyan and Aram Khachaturian’s Symphony No.2. The concert was dedicated to the centennial of the Armenian Genocide. 

 

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Patriarchal Message on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of Armed Forces of Armenia


On January 25, on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of the Armed Forces of Armenia, a Patriarchal message was delivered under the presidency of Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenian and Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. A prayer was also made for the endurance of the Republic of Armenia and Armenian Army. After the completion of the Divine Liturgy, a Requiem Repose of peaceful souls of the soldiers deceased for the defense of their Motherland.

 

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Today is the Feast of Naming our Lord Jesus Christ


Eight days after the Hoy Nativity, on January 13, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Feast of Naming our Lord Jesus Christ. According to the Jewish law, on the eighth day of His birth, like any other newborn boy, Jesus was circumcised and given a name. 

 

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Candlelight Divine Liturgy at St. Mariane Church in Ashtarak


The Candlelight Divine Liturgy of Holy Nativity in Ashtarak is followed by a procession march in the city streets. The clergy and community youth under the festive sharakans and spiritual songs walk around the city, knock on the doors passing them the Good Tidings of Holy Nativity and the light brought from the Church. 

 

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New Year night at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


According to the established tradition, every New Year night a Pontifical wish is issued, when the Church prays for the peace and prosperity of Motherland to God. This year the ceremony of pomegranate blessing came to join the Pontifical New Year wish. 

 

The Miracle of Holy Nativity


How should we celebrate Holy Nativity? Rev. Fr. Ruben Zargarian and Father Nshan Alaverdyan answer questions referring Holy Nativity. 

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Pontifical Encyclical of the Catholicos of All Armenians on the occasion of centenary of the Armenia


The Pontifical Encyclical issued on December 28 is an official notification announcing that the victims of the Armenian Genocide will be canonized, with a special ceremony, by the Armenian Apostolic Church on April 23, 2015. 

 

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End year surprise to the children with disabilities organized by Nor Nork Youth Center


The members of Nor Nork Youth Center had a congratulatory concert at the Republican Children’s Rehabilitation Center.

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Pomegranate blessing ceremony to take place on the New Year night


This year, for the first time ever, all Churches will hold a pomegranate blessing ceremony. The blessing order has been established by Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians.

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“We Remember and Demand”: performance in the hall of Holy Trinity Church


The youth of Araratian Patriarchal Diocese go ahead with the program “Ahead of the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide”. On December 24, the performance “We Remember and Demand” was presented for the public appraisal in the hall of Holy Trinity Church of Yerevan.

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Church Calendar 2015 is now ready


The booklet with Grabar (Old Armenian) annotations is the company of an Armenian believer and priest for the entire year, encompassing the lesser and greater feasts of our Church, the Commemoration days, daily Scripture versus for reading and other useful information. The Church Calendar is compiled by the Primate of Shirak Diocese Bishop Michael Ajapahian.

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The film on the veteran of Artsakh heroic war wins a prizes at NUR (Pomegranate) Film Festival in Ca


The documentary of filmmaker Vahe Ian “No One Writes to the Colonel” won “Best Short Documentary of the Year” at the prestigious NUR Film Festival in Canada. The film is based on the story of Ukrainian Vitali Radchenko, who came to Nagorno Karabakh in 90-ies with his Armenian friend Zakar not to leave his friend alone in the battlefield. After the end of war, Vitali found it dangerous to return to his homeland.