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Miracle of Muron: the story of Jivan Gevorgyan from Berkarat


Fellow countrymen of 23 year old Jivan Gevorgyan call him “omnipresent”. However, Heghine, his aunt, believes it to be a miracle of Muron that today Jivan lives a whole life…
2015-09-22 13:29:22
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Components of Muron (Chrism) of Armenian Church


There are a number of sources on the materials used and the rules for preparing Muron. The earliest reference of the topic is the manuscript duplicated in 1461, which is kept in Matenadaran, containing 40 types of plants and flowers used for preparation of Muron.
2015-09-22 13:19:52
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Richard Bona in Yerevan to participate in Yerevan Jazz Fest


One of the most influential jazz musicians of the world Richard Bona is in Yerevan to partake in Yerevan Jazz Fest. Renowned bassist met with the journalists before the concert.  
2015-09-19 23:24:57
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Feast for progressive rock fans of Armenia


Chances to attend best rock bands of Europe are scarce in Armenia. The concert “Progressive Yerevan” joined by “Leprous” from Norway lasted till late night finding its continuation in Stop Club.  
2015-09-19 23:21:28
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First concert after the renovation of Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall


On September 15, following the renovation and technical equipment, Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall opened its doors. The first performance held in the renovated concert hall was that of the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia jointly with famous piano Nare Arghamanyan.  
2015-09-19 20:53:35
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New Armenian Church is underway in Ulyanovsk


On September 1-, the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Russia and Nor Nakhichevan Archbishop Yezras Nersisiyan consecrated the grounds of the Church to be constructed in Ulyanovsk, Russia. The prayer house is constructed with the efforts of the local community occupying around 200 sq. m. area.... more
2015-09-18 21:37:09
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The biggest khachkars (cross-stones) of Armenia dedicated to the centenary of the Armenian Genocide


Ludwig Ghazaryan finalized the making of duplicates of the most famous khachkars of Western Armenia weighing 12 and 14 tones. They are dedicated to the centenary of the Armenian Genocide and will later be installed within the territory of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.  
2015-09-18 21:19:22
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Concert to Muron Blessing in Culture House of Etchmiadzin


Only 1 day before the official opening of the academic year, the students of Gevorkian Theological Seminary organized a concert in Etchmiadzin Culture House dedicated to the Muron blessing ceremony. The audience was remarkably rich in school children.
2015-09-18 21:00:36
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Khachkars from Armenia were installed in the Armenian Diocese of Iraq


On the occasion of centenary of Armenian Genocide, the Armenian Diocese of Iraq installed khachkars taken from Armenia in the villages and towns with Armenian residents. The Primate of the Diocese Archbishop Avag Asaturyan with the company of the clergy and the faithful visited those places and... more
2015-09-18 20:58:37
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Brief Church news feed 18.09.2015


Turkish policemen robbed the Armenian Catholic Church in Diyarbekir. School-children of Marneuli region were presented Children’s Bibles. Armenian Diocese of Brazil solemnly celebrated the Feast of Exaltation of the Cross (Khachverats). Cooperation agreement signed between the State Hermitage... more
2015-09-18 20:56:13
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Meditation Service held in St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Yerevan


Every Tuesday evening, a Meditation service is offered in the Churches of Yerevan. This time, our crew visited St. Gregory the Illuminator Church. Father HakobKhachatryan was talking to the believers about the upcoming Muron Blessing ceremony.
2015-09-18 20:52:35
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“Translation turned into some marginal phenomenon”: Alexander Topchian delivered a master class


Translator, writer, publicist and critic Alexander Topchian delivered a master class “Translation Paths” in Naregatsi Art Union. The translator spoke about the relation of translation art and folk culture in the Armenian reality.  
2015-09-17 21:29:04