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Conductor Lavard Skou-Larsen and pianist Ashley Wass in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall


On March 28, the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia perforemed under the guidance of Austrian conductor Lavard Skou-Larsen. During the night, the overture of Mozart’s “The Clemency of Titus”, Beethoven Symphony 7 and Piano Concerto 5. The soloist was Ashley Wass from UK.
2014-03-29 19:54:13
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Mijink (Median Day of the Great Lent): The Great Lent is its half-way


On March 26, the clergy of Araratian and church-loving youth union members gathered in the celebration hall of the primacy to jointly celebrate the mid-way in the spiritual road of the Lent. Mijink was also celebrated in “Hratch and Suzanne Toufayan” Youth Center charity canteen, where... more
2014-03-28 20:01:54
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Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin condemned the terrorist attacks by extremists in Kessab


During a consultation at the Mother See, the Patriarch of All Armenians affirmed that the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and its diocesan structures dispersed throughout the Diaspora will continue to support the Syrian Armenians.
2014-03-28 19:57:47
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Funeral of Very Rev. Fr. Shnork Kasparian


Father Shnork has lead pastoral positions in a number of regions of the Eastern Diocese of the USA. In 1963, he was appointed as the Vicar General in Brazil and Uruguay. After called to rest, he kept serving as a visiting pastor in the parishes of Northern America and Canada. On March 27, under... more
2014-03-28 19:54:33
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Bells of St. Astvatsatsin (Holy Mother of God) Church of Vanadzor were consecrated


After blessing the Church bells, the Primate of Gugark Diocese, His Grace Sebouh Chouldjian handed a blessing message to the benefactor Artak Evoyan.
2014-03-28 19:51:11
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Collection “13 plays” published


51 authors from Armenia, Artsakh and Diaspora participated in the drama contest “Levon Shant” announced by the All-National Armenian Educational and Cultural Union. Best 13 plays were handed to the reader’s judgment in one book. The presentation of the collection “13 plays... more
2014-03-27 18:18:12
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Rectors of Yerevan State University and Tbilisi State University visit the Mother See


On March 25, the rectors of Yerevan State University and Tbilisi State University paid an unofficial visit to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. These days a conference on development of Armenian-Georgian cultural and educational ties is being held in Armenia.
2014-03-25 18:12:22
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His Holiness Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East passed away


The 80 year old leader died of stroke. He was originally from Mosul, a city in the north of Iraq and served as the Patriarch of Antioch and All the East since 1980. The Patriarch of All Armenians extended consolation to the clergy and to all Syrian Orthodox Christians, along with his prayers to... more
2014-03-24 21:53:17
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Exhibition of Regentag portfolio of Friedensreich Hundertwasser


Regentag portfolio of Friedensreich Hundertwasser, renowned 20th century Austrian artist, was presented at Cafesjian Center for the Arts. The name Regentag translates as “rainy day” comprised of ten unique creations.
2014-03-24 21:49:50
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Children’s community of the Holy Archangels Church


New community has been formed around the seminary students in the Holy Archangels Church near Mayravank. Here a group of children from 7-15 years old had been waiting for us.
2014-03-24 21:41:54
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Commemoration Day of HovhanVorotnetsi and Grigor Tatevatsi


Along with patriarch Hovhan Odznetsi, our Church also commemorates famous theologists Hovhan Vorotnetsi, Grigor Tatevatsi and renowned IV century preacher St. Hovhan the Patriarch of Jerusalem.
2014-03-24 21:34:28
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Pilgrimage to Odzun and Ardvi


Every year, on the Saturday of third week of the Lent, hundreds of pilgrims go to Odzun and Ardvi to mark Hovhannes Odznetsi’s commemoration day. On that very same day, under the presidency of His Holiness Sebou, Primate of Gugark Diocese, and Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan, the spiritual pastor... more
2014-03-24 21:26:03