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Gospel of Mark 8. 22-26


“They came to Bethsaida, and some people brought a blind man and begged Jesus to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man’s eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, “Do you see anything?” 
Who was this blind man, why did Christ separate his from the crowd and what did He command him? 
Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.

 

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Gospel of Mark 8. 10-21


“The Pharisees came forth, and began to question with Christ, seeking of him a sign from heaven, tempting him”.
What sign is meant here, what was Christ’s reply, why did He advise His desciples to take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Herod?  
Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.

 

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Seven servants to join the priesthood of the Armenian Church


On July 26, seven deacons were ordained to priesthood in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The ordination was fulfilled by Bishop Vardan Navasardyan. The Granting of the Cowl (veghar) service was offered. 

 

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Gospel of Mark 8. 1-9


“During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat
The Gospel of Mark describes two stories on multiplication of bread. Who did Christ pultiply the bread for the second time and where, what are the differences between the first and second cases of bread multiplication? 
Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.

 

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Closing ceremony of the academic year of Gevorkian Theological Seminary


The principal theological educational institution of Armenia officially finalized its academic year.
The conference hall of the Seminary hosted the seminarians, deans and professors jointly finalizing the previous academic year and addressed the achievements of the last year and the program of the upcoming academic year.

 

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Armenia-Turkey Cinema Platform (ATCP) allocated a grant to two films


On July 13-14, 2015, in the framework of the 12th Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival, Armenia-Turkey Cinema Platform (ATCP) Project Development Workshop was held. For two days, the jury reviewed and evaluated the selected 10 works. Main prize – 10,000 US dollars, was shared between Turkish director Senem Gokce’s K’ar and “Murat” by Armenian film directors Sona and Marine Kocharyans.

 

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Gospel of Mark 7. 31-37


“Departing from the coasts of Tyre and Sidon, he came unto the sea of Galilee, through the midst of the coasts of Decapolis. And they bring unto him one that was deaf, and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him.”
Why did Christ make such a long journey, how did He heal the deaf and dumb, what di He command him after the healing?
Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.

 

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Armenia in “Prague Quadrennial of Performance Design and Space” with “Red Hail” performance design i


Prague Quadrennial is the most famous event in the world in the area of performance design. Armenia participated in this even for the second time. This year Armenia was represented with its “Red Hail” project to commemorate the centenary of the Armenian Genocide. The project is based on a photograph made by Norwegian missionary Bodil Biorn, in 1910, in Western Armenia.

 

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Vardavar celebrated near St. Katoghike Church in Yerevan


Young people burn the fires in the backyard of St. Katoghike Church just like our ancestors did in ancient times on the nights before Vardavar. In the down, people start sprinkling water on each other to symbolize the commandment inherited from the Patriarch Noah as to never forget the 40-day flood.

 

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Apricot blessing ceremony in St. Anna Church of Yerevan


The celebratory Divine Liturgy of Transfiguration was followed by the blessing of apricot to mark the onset of the 12th International Film Festival Golden Apricot. The ceremony was held in the newly-constructed St. Anna Church of Yerevan.

 

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Celebratory Divine Liturgy of Vardavar and blessing of soldiers in the Holy Trinity Church


Celebratory Divine Liturgy of the Lord’s Transfiguration held at St. Anna Church of Yerevan was attended by the military servants of the Armenian Army. A tradition of blessing the soldiers on this day has been established over the past years.

 

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Pilgrimage of soldiers to sacred places in Gegharkunik Diocese


The military servants of the unit Andranik Ozanyan start their pilgrimage to sacred places in Gegharkunik Diocese with a morning Liturgy in Hayravank. The soldiers of this unit often visit the sacred places accompanied by their chaplain.
The pilgrimages are organized by the support of Father Mesrop, the pastor of San Francisco, USA.