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Frescoes of Lmbatavank Renovated by ItaliansItalian Armenian architect Ara Zaryan and art conservator Kristin Lamoreau, using their own funds, renovate the 7th century frescoes in Lmbatavank, situated 2 km to south-west of Artik. The specialists are particularly amazed at the frescoes of St. Gevorg and St. Sargis, of which little have been... more 2013-10-07 20:38:21 |
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Blessing of Khachkar (cross-stone) in KhorVirapOn October 5, an opening ceremony of a khachkar in KhorVirap Monastery Complex was held. The idea to place a khachkar in KhorVirap was Bishop ArtakTigranyan’s, while the benevolence task was assumed by HrachPoghosyan. The master of kahchkar, Varazdat Hambardzumyan was also present. Around... more 2013-10-07 19:12:24 |
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Seminar in Tsakhkadzor on “Youth and Ecumenism”What is ecumenical movement, how did it originate, what does the World Church Council preach, what is the input of our Church in ecumenical movement? This were the key topics covered by the clergymen of our Church with young people for the three-day seminar which took place in Tsakhkadzor. 2013-10-04 22:21:14 |
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New Manuscript Gallery in the Treasure House of Holy EtchmiadzinOn September 30, the Treasury House of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin saw the opening of a new Manuscript Gallery donated by Carl and Emma Soghoyans to the Mother See. Emma Soghoyan attended the opening ceremony. The collection of manuscripts stored in the Mother See contains about 1000 pieces... more 2013-10-04 21:59:28 |
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Consecration of the Holy Cross Church in HrazdanThe only functioning Church in Hrazdan city is Holy Mother of God located in the district Atarbekyan. This is one of those districts which used to be a village and were later on attached to the city. The number of population grew in parallel to the growth of spiritual needs; however there were no... more 2013-10-04 21:54:57 |
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Feast of Varaga Holy CrossToday, Armenian Church is celebrating the Feast of Varaga Holy Cross, which is one of the four feasts dedicated to the Lord’s mark. The celebrant in the Mother Cathedral was Fr. IsahakPoghosyan, whose preaching once again reminded the believers about the holy tradition related to the feast... more 2013-10-04 21:51:30 |
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Conference on Nietzsche StudiesOctober 1-3: International Conference “Nietzsche in Cultural Context” was held in Yerevan State University. The conference hosted specialists of Nietzsche studies, literary critics, philosophers and musicians from Germany, India, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Georgia. Armenian... more 2013-10-04 00:22:08 |
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Exhibition of Lithuanian PhotographyLithuanian Photography exhibition section was opened in the National Gallery of Armenia. The exhibition which is titled “Dialogue of Generations, Daily Life” presents the works of three Lithuanian photographer’s generations, unveiling daily routine of common Lithuanians and the... more 2013-10-04 00:17:18 |
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New Stamps on the Armenian GenocideHeading towards 100th years’ commemoration of the Armenian Genocide, Hay Post has released three stamps dedicated to Johannes Lepsius, James Bryce and Aurora Mardiganian, a survivor of the Genocide. 2013-10-02 21:02:05 |
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Concert of Dmitri HvorostovskyFamous Russian baritone opera singer Dmitri Hvorostovsky and conductor Konstantin Orbelian are in Armenia. Within the framework of the 14th Yerevan Perspectives International Music Festival, on September 29 Dmitri Hvorostovsky performed in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. Konstantin Orbelian... more 2013-10-02 02:54:10 |
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“Syria in My Memories” – Exhibition of Vahe ShahinianOn September 30, the charity exhibition-sale of the photographs series titles “Syria in My Memories” by Vahe Shahinian was opened in Hovhannes Toumanyan Museum with the support of AGBU. Present at the opening was Karekin II, Patriarch of All Armenians. All the proceeds from the sale of... more 2013-10-02 02:48:46 |
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Churches of Gegharkunik Marz being Constructed and RenovatedIn the borderland village Tetoo Jur (Sour Water) of Gegharkunik, a new church is being built with the support of Hayk Boryan now residing in Russia. Getashen is situated adjacent to this village. The construction of the Church of Getashe started from August 2012, with the support of its former... more 2013-10-01 22:51:30 |