Water blessing ceremony in the Army Corps N3


Home and water blessing ceremonies were offered in one of the military units of Army Corps.The Godfather of the Water blessing ceremony was commander, colonel Karo Hoghmrtsyan. 
 

On January 28, a Divine Liturgy will be offered by the presidency of the Armenian Patriarch


Like every other year, this year too, on January 28 by the presidency of Armenian Pontiff a Divine Liturgy will be offered in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. On this festive days, high-ranking officers of the Armed Forces and the clergy are hosted at the Mother See. A Pontifical message and joint prayer is offered for the fortification and steadiness of Armenia and the Armenian Army. That day the Chaplains of the Armed Forces get rewards too. 
 

Another two families will have apartment under the program “Extend Your Hand to Your Brother”


The apartment of Vanadzor resident Nune Ghazakhetsyan was bought back with the money donated within the scope of the program “Extend Your Hand to Your Brother” of Gugark Diocese. Another apartment will be purchased for Evinyan’s family. 

Premiere of the play “The Beast on the Moon” in Mher Mkrtchyan Theatre


Mher Mkrtchyan Theatre hosted the premiere of Richard Kalinoski’s play “The Beast on the Moon”.
 

“The Nutcracker” in the Marionette Theatre


On the eve of New Year, the play based on the fairy-tale “The Nutcracker” was performed in the State Marionette Theatre of Yerevan.
 

New Year and Christmas events in Gugark, Shirak and Tavush Dioceses


Festive events were held in the Social Education Center of Shirak Diocese, Community Development Center of Vanadzor and Tavush Sunday School. 
 

6th Environmental Festival “Sunchild”


One of the key program of the Environmental Festival “Sunchild” were retrospective screenings of international films addressing environmental issues, workshops and exhibitions. 
 

Fully renovated church of Saralanj village in Shirak Marz was consecrated


The Primate of Shirak Diocese Bishop Mikayel Ajapahian consecrated the newly renovated St. Gregory of Narek Church in Saralanj village, Artik. 

Tigran Mansuryan’s Night in the “Black Fortress” Castle of Gyumri


“I have valuable memories in Gyumri that accompanied me for years. Therefore, due to that fact this concert is even more exciting and responsible for me”, - stated Maestro Tigran Mansuryan in a press conference held a few days ago. One of the solo performers of the concert Hasmik Papyan expressed her hope that other communities of Armenia would reflect to this concert of Tigran Mansuryan and strive for its splendid continuation. 

Master classes in Armenian Church Youth Center of Arabkir


The classes of decorative and applied art in Armenian Church Youth Center of Arabkir organized a master classes and invited the pupils of around 10 schools in Arabkir and Kanaker-Zeitun community. 

80th anniversary of Norayr Adalyan in Yerevan Youth Theatre


The premiere of Norayr Adalyan’s play “Genius” took place in Youth Theatre. The performance was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of modern essayist, playwright Norayr Adalyan. 
 

One cup of tea and long talk over the Nobel Prize in Literature


Within the scope of the presentation of the recently published books authored by Nobel Prize winners Andre Gide and Alice Munro, our translators, writers and publishers talked about the significance of Nobel Prize and 2016 winner in literature Bob Dylan in the context of global literary processes hosted by Zangak Publishing House.