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New books 12.01.2015


Translator Esmeralda Yeritsyan has translated the most famous Georgian bestseller of recent years – Jeans Generation by Dato Turashvili, into Armenian.  The novel Ear Pillow by Irakli Samsonadze is now available in Armenian translated by Anahit Bostanjyan. The publishing company is... more
2015-01-13 08:27:38
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Water Blessing in St. Nshan Chapel of Khoronk village


St. Nshan Chapel of Khoronk village, Armavir, was built with the stones of a church, which was destroyed in Soviet times. Recently the pastor of this community performed the ceremony of Water Blessing. As proposed by the priest, the duty of the Godfather of Cross was assumed by the journalist of... more
2015-01-12 22:40:23
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Traditional Feast of New Year Gifts at the Mother See


Humor, funny stories from the life of clergy and students, celebratory mood of New Year. Gevorkian Theological Seminary holds the traditional Feast of New Year Gifts.   
2015-01-12 22:37:42
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Memorial Divine Liturgy in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On the day following Holy Nativity, the Christians pray for those departed taking the Good Tidings of Holy Nativity to them. The Memorial Divine Liturgy was served by Rev. Fr. Torgom Tonikyan.   
2015-01-08 10:59:50
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Pontifical Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Holy Nativity and Theophany


On January 6, the Feast of Holy Nativity and Theophany, a Pontifical Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Mother Cathedral by Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. The ceremony was attended by the President of the Republic of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan, the Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, Chairman... more
2015-01-06 22:16:43
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Candlelight Divine Liturgy in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Candlelight Divine Liturgy was offered in the Mother See by Bishop Arshak Khachatryan. At the end of the Divine Liturgy, the Good Tidings of Holy Nativity was announced by the Catholicos of All Armenians as per the established tradition.   
2015-01-06 19:10:23
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First House Blessing ceremony of the year held at Pontifical Residence


Right after the Candlelight Divine Liturgy, the congregation of the clergy accompany the Armenian Patriarch to Pontifical Residence. Traditionally, the first House Blessing ceremony of the year is held at the Residence of Catholicos.   
2015-01-06 19:08:16
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Candlelight Divine Liturgy in St. Sarkis Church


A Candlelight Divine Liturgy of Holy Nativity was served under the presidency of Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan by the celebrant priest Rev. Fr. Narek Avagyan.Among the believers were present the President Serzh Sargsyan, the Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan, the Mayor of Yerevan Taron Margaryan and... more
2015-01-06 19:05:45
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Candlelight Divine Liturgy at St. Mariane Church in Ashtarak


The Candlelight Divine Liturgy of Holy Nativity in Ashtarak is followed by a procession march in the city streets. The clergy and community youth under the festive sharakans and spiritual songs walk around the city, knock on the doors passing them the Good Tidings of Holy Nativity and the light... more
2015-01-06 18:59:56
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New Year night at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


According to the established tradition, every New Year night a Pontifical wish is issued, when the Church prays for the peace and prosperity of Motherland to God. This year the ceremony of pomegranate blessing came to join the Pontifical New Year wish.   
2015-01-05 22:14:02
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Children decorate the Christmas tree in Armenia Marriott


Orran Charity Organization, “SOS Children’s Village” NGO and Children of Armenia Fund organized a New Year event for socially insecure families and children with no parents.   
2014-12-30 01:19:44
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Successes and issues of the Armenian cinematography in 2014


Every year the Armenian cinematography promises to develop and present itself deservedly. However, specialists believe that it’s not that easy. To say the least, Armenian cinematography has production-related issues, and it will take long to try solve these. However, despite these... more
2014-12-30 01:17:40