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Urgent Appeal for Peace in Syria


A consultation on the current situation in Syria in the Ecumenical Centre of Geneva organized by the World Council of Churches voicing an urgent appeal for peace in Syria. Representing the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin was Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, a member of the WCC Central Committee.
2014-01-20 21:52:49
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Holy Nativity in Bethlehem


On January 18 and 19, the Armenian Patriarchate of Jerusalem, solemnly celebrated the Feast of the Holy Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Within 5 different days, different Churches offered a Divine Liturgy in the Holy Nativity Church of Bethlehem. The Armenian Church has picked... more
2014-01-20 21:26:53
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Home Blessing in Sargsyan’s family


Ms. Varditer sells candles in St. Harutyun Church of Parakar. She recalls that back 13 years before there was no road leading to the Church, while today the Church has quite a large community. In the days following Christmas, just like in other houses, there was a Home Blessing ceremony in Sargsyan... more
2014-01-20 21:18:57
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Opening of photo-exhibition “A Window to the World”


Photo-exhibition “A Window to the World” organized by the Armenian-Russian representation in Armenia, Tekeyan Center Foundation and a number of photographers, presents the photographers of “PhotoPodium” international site never presented in this region before.
2014-01-20 20:40:49
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International seminar on the conservation of archaeological items


The international seminar held in Yerevan from January 15-21 is titled “Archaeological Study of Bronze” and “Preventive Conservation”. Participants include famous experts invited from Japan, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Russia.
2014-01-20 20:32:36
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Week of Penderecki in Yerevan


From January 13-16, third series of concerts of KrzysztofPenderecki music was held in Yerevan, which was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the great musician. Final accords of the program was in Moscow Cinema Theatre: the film about Penderecki “By Pathways of Labyrinth” was screened.
2014-01-20 20:00:51
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Exceptional pieces of art in the “Golden Age” Gallery


Apart from its virtual space, Hi-artonline project now also owns a physical space. Three simultaneous exhibitions are underway in the newly-opened “Golden Age” Gallery featuring remarkable and exceptional pieces of Armenian art.
2014-01-20 19:57:13
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The project “Penderecki Days in Armenia” was finalized


State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia had a performance with Krzysztof Penderecki in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. This concert made the finale of the project “Penderecki Days in Armenia”. On the occasion of 80th anniversary of the world-known composer, conductor, four concerts were... more
2014-01-18 20:47:35
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Third concert of “Yerevan Prospects” Festival dedicated to Krzysztof Penderecki


“I have worked with so many choirs, however, none had the level and sound that Hover Choir possesses”, stated Krzysztof Pendereckiin one of his interviews. The concert of the Choir and State Chamber Orchestra of Armenia jointly with famous flutist Massimo Mercelli.
2014-01-18 15:59:36
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Krzysztof Penderecki Days: concert in Gafesjian Art Center


Second concert dedicated to renowned Polish composer Penderecki took place in Gafesjian Art Center. Performed were instrumental pieces for Chamber groups written in various time-periods by the composer.
2014-01-15 17:44:02
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Feast of New Year’s Gifts (Kaghandchek) in Vaskenian Theological Seminary


Every year, on January 13, Vaskenian Theological Seminary of Sevan celebrates the Feast of New Year’s Gifts. Student jokes, sallies, festive mood all around. There was no shortage of words of gratitude and blessings, too.
2014-01-13 22:46:06
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Home Blessing in Artimet village


Armenian Church marks the season of Christmas Home Blessings. These days, the priests visit families to pass the Great Tiding of the Holy Birth and bless the house. Father Nerses Rushanyan offers services in several villages. A number of families await for his visit.
2014-01-13 22:25:28