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Benefactor of Holy Mother of God Church in Tsovinar village


On September 21, 2012, Holy Mother of God Church was built in Tsovinar village of Gegharkunik Marz to replace the former earthen church risen in the same spot. The idea came to life through the charity of fellow villagers Hakobyans.

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Khavaroom (Betrayal) Service in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On Holy Thursday, following the evening Liturgy in all churches the service of Khavaroom is offered. It symbolizes the arrest, tortures, crucifixion and death of our Lord.

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Cadence Ensemble is ten years old


On April 14, Cadence Ensemble marked its tenth anniversary. Within the scope of “Orchestra +” project, on that day Cadence performed with the Orchestra of the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet.

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Performance in Mher Mkrtchyan Artistic Theatre dedicated to Holy Resurrection


The pupils of Mher Mkrtchyan Artistic Theatre from 6-10th grade, prepared a performance devoted to the Holy Resurrection with the support of the teacher of Armenian Church History, Deacon Arman Aharonyan.

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“Richard III”: premiere on the stage of National Academic Theatre after Sundukyan


On March 17, the audience was presented the drama “Richard III” in the National Academic Theatre after Sundukyan. The performance was devoted to the memory of Babken Nersisyan. The stage director is Artur Sahakyan, starring Tigran Nersisyan, Karen Jhangiryan and Nelly Kheranyan.

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New books 14.04.2014


The famous novels of French writer Jean Giono - “The Horseman on the Roof” and that of the modern Turkish essayist Ahmet Hamdi Tanpinar “Peace” translated into Armenian (Antares Publishing House).
“The Armenian Church” by Yervand Ter-Minasyan published due to the efforts of Bishop Gevorg Saroyan.

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Opening of the Doors Service (Drnbatsek) at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


In the evening of Palm Sunday, during the Divine Liturgy, Opening of the Doors Service is offered. It is performed in the form of dialogue between the priests kneeling in front of the closed altar and those beyond the curtain. The curtained altar symbolizes the kingdom of Heaven.

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Palm Sunday in Yerevan St. Zoravor Church


Father Vahan Heboyan, who was anointed 40 days ago in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, served his very first Divine Liturgy in Yerevan St. Zoravor Church.
The clergy conducted the service Andastan, the Blessing of Four Corners of the Earth, and later – the blessing service of children.

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Lenten Meditation Service at Gevorkian Theological Seminary


On April 10, with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, a Lenten Meditation Service was held at the Auditorium of Gevorkian Seminary. Present at the Service were the clergy of the Mother See, members of Church Youth Centers and Christian Youth Program, representatives of non-governmental organizations, high school students of Mother See’s Eurnekian Public School, military servants and many believers.

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Meeting with cameraman Levon Atoyants


As part of the series of meetings held under the title “Road towards You”, Moscow House hosted cameraman Levon Atoyants. The merited cameraman is eager to transfer his experience to the younger generation. In the meanwhile, to him, times have changed greatly…

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New books 07.04.2014


Zangak Publishing House presents four well-known youth novels in one package: “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by Frank Baum, “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott, “Heidi” by Johanna Spyri and an abstract of the “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Antares Publishing House presents the collection “Stories from the Perching Cat” by Marcel Ayme.
Publishing Department of the Mother See published the work entitled "Origination and Progress of the Concept of Personified Wisdom according to Proverbs 1-9" by Rev. Fr. Shahe Ananyan.

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Feast of the Commemoration of St. Grigor Lusavorich commitment to the pit in Holy Etchmiadzin


Today, on April 5, our Church celebrates the entry of St. Grigor Lusavorich to Virap. Yesterday, on the Eve of Feast, the relic of the Holy Patriarch was brought to the Mother Cathedral.