“Armenia” Ensemble of Alyona Zikova


Russian dance teacher Alyona Zikova refutes the widespread opinion that Armenian folk song and dance are not available for foreigners. 
 

Photograph exhibition “Royal Gleam” was opened in the National Gallery


On May 24 the photograph exhibition titled “Royal Gleam” was opened in the National Gallery. 

Exhibition of royal vestments in Teryan Cultural Center


Exhibition of new collection “From King to King” of Teryan Cultural Center was presented in Megerian Carpets.The author is painter-designer Lilit Melikyan. The collection encompasses samples of vestments of 11 key Armenian kings and queens, as well as those of gods of the Armenian mythology.
 

 

140th anniversary of Derenik Demirchyan celebrated in the Museum of Literature


The Museum of Literature and Art hosted a conference and an exhibition dedicated to the 140thaaniversary of Derenik Demirchyan.

3rd International Music Festival “Opus” is held in Yerevan


On February 28, 3rd International Music Festival “Opus” was launched in Yerevan.

Three-day seating of Supreme Spiritual Council convened in the Mother See


From March 7-9, under the presidency of the Armenian Patriarch, the meeting of Supreme Spiritual Council with extended composition was convened in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Issues related to the improved operations of the Church were discussed.
 

 

Sunrise Service in Etchmiadzin


Under the presidency of the Armenian Patriarch, a Sunrise service was offered in the Mother See at 7:30 in the morning attended by the members of the Supreme Spiritual Council.
 

 

Functioning of the Day Care Center of Hrazdan endangered


Day Care Center of Hrazdan needs financial support. The center takes care of the educational, healthcare and social issues of around 150 children with disabilities from Sevan, Hrazdan and surrounding villages. Now it is in the danger of closing down. 
 

Feast of St. Ghevondthe Priest and His Companions and the priests’ congregation in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


February 21 is the Feast of St. Ghevondthe Priest and His Companions. St. Ghevond and his Companions were those priests who were leading the Armenian army in the field of Avarayr along with the Captains of Vartan. The remembrance day of St. Ghevond and His Companions has turned into the feast of all priests. By the presidency of the Armenian Pontiff, the priests from all worldwide Diaspora come together on this Feast of St. Ghevond.
 

Upcoming Feast of St. Ghevond the Priest and His Companions and the Feast of St. Vartan the Captain and His Companions


On February21 our church will celebrate the Feast of St. Ghevond the Priest and His Companions, and on February 23 – the Feast of St. Vartan the Captain and His 1036 Companions. 
 

Manual on improvement of verbal and written speech disorders of children devised by the Mother See


With the support of the Christian Education Center of the Mother See and Round Table Charitable Foundation, a manual on improvement of children’s verbal and written speech disorders was devised by the Mother See.
 

On the Feast of Tearnyndaraj blessing ceremony of newly-weds was offered in the Mother See


A festive Divine Liturgy and blessing ceremony of Tearnyndaraj was offered for newly-wed deacons in the Mother See.