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New books 09.02.2015


Yerevan Manuscript Institute (Matenadaran) published the book by Gohar Muradyan “Reflections of Ancient Greek Myths in the Armenian Medieval Bibliography”. “Samuel Anetsi and Successors” by Karen Matevosyan, Doctor of Historical Sciences, was published.   
2015-02-09 20:17:33
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This year marks 130th anniversary of Kostan Zaryan


The memorial plaque of Kostan and Armen Zaryan is located on Abovyan 17. The writers, artists and art lovers gathered here to pay tribute to the memory of the writer. This year marks 130th anniversary of Kostan Zaryan.   
2015-02-09 20:15:35
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Music for peace


Vitaly Vatulin, saxophone, and Maria Nemtsova, piano, give concerts in countries which are either in was or in conflict. Apart from concerts, the authors of the initiative also deliver master classes, help promising young people. This year, the musicians were joined by Novikov, Dmitry Uvarov and... more
2015-02-07 22:35:49
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Pontifical Scholarship for three students


Three high school students from various educational institutions of the Republic of Armenia were awarded Pontifical Scholarship, which was established by the Mothers See of Holy Etchmiadzin. During their studies the tuition will be entirely funded by the Mother See.   
2015-02-07 21:46:15
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6th Festival of Armenian Composition Art was devoted to the 85th anniversary of Edgar Hovhannisyan


On February 4, the final concert of the festival held by the initiative of the State Youth Orchestra of Armenia at National Theatre of Opera and Ballet. This year the festival carried the title “Edgar Hovhannisyan-Fest”.   
2015-02-07 21:29:21
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Church news feed from abroad06.02.2015


Presentation of the book "Eye Witnesses to the Armenian Genocide Under the Ottoman Empire", written by theArmenian Ambassador to Syria ArshakPoladian, Doctor of Historic Sciences, was held in Damascus, Syria. The book is written in Arabic. Local authorities of Burjassot, Spain, approved... more
2015-02-07 11:43:19
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Armenian priests returned from the Theological Dialogue Meeting


From January 24-31, the 12th meeting of the International Joint Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches was held in Rome, Italy. The theme of the Theological Dialogue was the Ecclesiastical councils, entitled “Historical Development... more
2015-02-07 11:39:52
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Deacon Hovhannes Nersesyan – winner of Rimsky-Korsakov Contest


A servant in St. Sarkis Church, soloist of A. Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet Deacon Hovhannes Nersesyan returned from 9th International Young Opera Singers Contest with the chief prize.   
2015-02-07 11:24:35
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Bewilderment over the film “The Scar” by Fatih Akin


The premiere of “The Scar” by German-based Turkish film director Fatih Akin was held in Yerevan. Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan, Head of Conceptual Issues Department of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, and filmmaker, Merited Artist Ruben Babayan express their impressions on this film about... more
2015-02-07 11:21:28
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English translation of the \Analysis of Isagoge of Porphyry\ by Davit Anhaght (Invincible) published


Dutch publishing house Brill has recently published the English translation of a historical text on the writings of Aristotle, originally written in Greek by Greek philosopher Porphyry (3rd century). The original Greek text has been lost, however, Armenian philosopher Davit the Invincible had... more
2015-02-07 11:19:00
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Collection “Anthology of Young Writers” published


Around 30 writers' compositions were presented to the readers by young essayists' club. This year poetry and dramaturgy of contemporary writers came to complement the prose. 
2015-02-02 21:24:18
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Photograph exhibition dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Republic of India


Photograph exhibition entitled “Heaven on Earth” was opened in National Gallery of Armenia dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Republic of India. The exhibition came to life by “Lotus” non-governmental organization with the support of the Indian Embassy to Armenia. The... more
2015-02-02 21:21:46