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New academic year launched at Gevorkian Theological Seminary


88 applicants took examinations in the spiritual educational institutions of the Mother See for the 2014-15 academic year. 45 of them were entered Gevorkian Theological Seminary. Today an official event marked the opening of the Seminary, which was attended by the Patriarch of All Armenians.

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Concert of State Soloists Ensemble at Chamber Music House


On September 9, Chamber Music House after Komitas was bursting with the sounds of Mozart, Handel, Vivaldi music. The State Soloists Ensemble and 5 invited soloists made a performance. This time the Chamber Orchestra was led by Varduhi Minasyan.

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Closing of 9th International Puppet Theatres “Day of Tumanyan Fairy-Tale”


From September 6-10, little ones of Vanadzor and other communities of Lori Marz, enjoyed the opportunity to view well over 20 puppet shows performed by the Armenian and foreign theatre groups. At the solemn closing ceremony of the festival, all participating theatres were given prizes and certificates of honor.

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“Lantern of the Illuminator (Lusavorchi Kantegh)” for the children of orphanage


The members of “Lantern of the Illuminator (Lusavorchi Kantegh)” Church Union had organized a charity exhibition-sale nearby the Opera Theatre. All proceeds of the action will go to one of the orphanages.

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“Wherever I lay my head down is home”: exhibition at NPAK


Under the title “Wherever I lay my head down is home”, women artists combined their works in the NPAK Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art to address the expressions of social injustice, violence against women, and violation of their rights.
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Feast of Assumption at Tegher Monastery


Holy Mother of God Church is a tradition place of pilgrimage for the Feast of Assumption. This year, the Feast of Assumption was rather unique at Tegher Monastery.

Joseph – Ruler of Egypt


Dona: Joseph explains his dream with God’s help. He says that seven years will be years of full harvest, and the following seven years nothing will grow.
Mher: What if the Pharaoh gets mad at Joseph?
Dona: Of course he won’t! He just tells him to rule over the whole matter himself.

 

David and Goliath


Dona: David through away his armours.
Mher: Then how is he going to defeat giant Goliath?
Dona: With God’s help using his sling.
Mher: With a stone? Come on, ha-ha-ha.
Dona: Look now! See?!

 
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The Parable of Two Houses


In the Gospels Christ gives a message – whoever hears my word and keeps it, is like the wise man who built his house on the rock, while whoever hears my word and doesn’t keep it, is like the man who built his house on the sand.
What’s the difference between these two house builders, what was Christ conveying through this parable? Father Markos Mangasaryan provided explanation.

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Directors without Borders


Directors across Borders (DAB) Regional Co-Production Forum held on sidelines of the Golden Apricot International Film Festival is already the 8th one.14 projects out of 24 were selected to compete. The participants include directors from Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine and Armenia.

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The Parable of the Talents


One man went on a journey. He called his servants before he left and distributed his property to his servants as he afforded. He gave 5 talents to he first servant, 2 talents – to the second one, and 1 – to the first one.
How did the servants use their wealth and how was it appreciated by their master? Father Markos Mangasaryan provided comments.

Jealous Brothers


Mher: … what is Joseph saying?
Dona: He is telling them how he was gathering crops and how his brothers’ bundles suddenly bowed to him.
Mher: I wouldn’t tell them anything if I were him. Look, look, how they murmur, they think of hurting Joseph.
Dona: Poor Joseph…