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Golden Apricot 11th Film Festival finalized


Golden Apricot film program went on with its now traditional nominations – International Feature, International Documentary, the Armenian Panorama and the Apricot Stone short film competition. This year the number of applications exceeded 1500 from 95 countries. The number of Armenian films... more
2014-07-22 00:14:46
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Premiere of Cadence Ensemble at Cafesjian Art Center


Pieces of Komitas’ creations arranged for guitar, violin, contrabass, piano and accordion: the concert of July 16 held at Cafesjian Art Center was to pay homage to the guests of Golden Apricot Film Festival.
2014-07-19 16:07:45
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Armenian composers in Tag(h)ebuch (Tagharan/Book of Songs) Project


A meeting with three composers, Aram Hovhannisyan, David Balassanian and Helena Sargsyan, who participated in the German Tagharan Project was held in Naregatsi Art Union.
2014-07-19 16:02:54
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“Let There Be Light” to Krzysztof Zanussi


Within the scope of Golden Apricot International Film Festival, Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Zanussi was handed the award “Let There Be Light” determined by the Mother See for his great contribution in the world cinematography. The award was handed to the filmmaker by the Patriarch of All... more
2014-07-19 12:55:20
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New hotel in Parajanov style


On the occasion of the 11th Golden Apricot, the American Armenian philanthropist Levon Der-Bedrosian has turned his newly opened Silk Road House into a cultural hotbed furnished in Parajanov style. Parallel to the festival, the House hosted screenings of documentaries on the legendary director and... more
2014-07-18 16:13:43
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New Department set up in Gevorkian Seminary


A Department for Public Relations has been established at Gevorkian Theological Seminary of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The activities of the Department will focus on disseminating comprehensive information on the Seminary, meetings and direct interactions at educational institutions,... more
2014-07-18 14:27:48
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Directors without Borders


Directors across Borders (DAB) Regional Co-Production Forum held on sidelines of the Golden Apricot International Film Festival is already the 8th one.14 projects out of 24 were selected to compete. The participants include directors from Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine and Armenia.
2014-07-17 13:52:15
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Allocation of funds in St. Hakob and Holy Mother of God Churches in Ararat Marz


Within the framework of the initiative “We are Next to Our Soldier”, the Armenian Church continues allocating funds to the families of current and former soldiers.
2014-07-14 21:28:07
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Pilgrimage to Havuts Tar


Second phase of the program “Let’s Get to Know Our Church” was finalized by the pilgrimage to Havuts Tar. The objective was to familiarize the youth with the history of and current activities of the Armenian Church.
2014-07-14 21:24:30
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“Christian Youth to Armenia”


Students of St. Sahag-St. Mesrob Saturday School of Holy Trinity in Toronto, the youth of CYMA, “Christian Youth to Armenia”, of the Western Dioceses of the Armenian Church of Canada and USA visited Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. It’s been 22 years since CYMA implements charity... more
2014-07-14 21:21:14
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Certificates of Honor by the “Parliament” Magazine to the servants of the Armenian Church


The “Parliament” Magazine has bestowed certificates of honor to Bishop Arakel Karamyan, Primate of Kotayk Diocese, Father Daniel Baghumyan and Father Zakaria Avetisyan for their investment in preservation of spiritual values, culture and national identity.
2014-07-14 20:54:20
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Feast of the Discovery of St. Mary's Box


This was a festive Sunday in Christian Churches celebrating the Feast of St. Mary’s Box. This feast has been established in our Church calendar since 18th century upon the order of Catholicos Simeon of Yerevan.
2014-07-14 20:43:15