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Concert of Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia to the memory of Claudio Abbado


On February 19, on the initiative of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia, Verdi’s “Requiem” was performed at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, which was dedicated to the memory of Claudio Abbado. The stage was hosting famous Armenian soloists Hasmik Papyan, Barsegh Tumanyan,... more
2014-02-22 19:48:08
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Violinist Nikolay Madoyan–winner of Guinness World Record


On February 20, Nikolay Madoyan performed a musical heroic act on the stage of the Opera Theatre. Together with the Symphonic Orchestra of the Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, he performed Paganinin’s six violin concertos for the duration of one evening. The concert was recorded and... more
2014-02-22 19:43:17
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Mid-term pedagogical meeting of spiritual-educational institutions of the Mother See


During the mid-term pedagogical meeting of spiritual-educational institutions of the Mother See, the Rectors of Gevorkian Theological Seminary, Vaskenian Seminary and Harichavank Seminary presented detailed reports on the learning process in spiritual institutions.
2014-02-22 08:52:58
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Restoration of medieval manuscripts


There is no professional manuscript restoration school in Armenia. This work is being accomplished by the Restoration Unit in Yerevan Matenadaran after Mesrop Mashtots.
2014-02-22 08:50:21
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Admission contest for Armenian Humanitarian Seminary of Calcutta finalized


The admission contest for teachers and students for the new academic year of Armenian Humanitarian Seminary of Calcutta has been finalized. 23 pupils and 63 teachers had applied for admission.
2014-02-22 08:47:33
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Today is the day of presenting books


Hovhannes Tumanyan’s birthday is marked as the day of presenting books. On that day, creative unions, publishing houses, literary magazines and periodicals present newly published books. Even the bookstores take a note of the increasing vivacity of the celebration each year. For many, the day... more
2014-02-19 17:34:50
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The Cross of Water Blessing returned to the Mother See


40 days after the ceremony of Water Blessing, the Godfather of the Cross, Moscow-based benefactor Hayk Maghakelyan, according to the tradition, solemnly rendered the Cross of Water Blessing to the Patriarch of Armenians in the Mother Church. Traditionally, the Cross has been permanently sheltered... more
2014-02-17 19:52:00
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Requiem Service for the 40th day of the death of Jim Torosyan


On the 40th day of the death of Jim Torosyan, academician and architect, the Patriarch of Armenians offered a Requiem Service in the Church of Holy Archangel of Holy Etchmiadzin.
2014-02-17 19:49:36
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Recent decisions of the Canonization Committee


Recently another meeting of the Canonization Committee of the Armenian Church was convened in the Mother Cathedral of the Great House of Cilicia. The issues discussed included, in particular, the condition of canonization and canonization of 1915 Genocide victims.
2014-02-17 19:17:30
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Presentation of Karen Antashyan’s book “Tsili-Tsov (Sea)”


Cultural club “Akanat” gathered the fans of contemporary literature. Third book by poet Karen Antashyan named “Tsili-Tsov” met its reader. The book encompasses poems, dream-readers and spells, written in the style of ancient spell formula and folk trick songs.
2014-02-17 18:54:01
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New books


New Armenian translation of the tragedy “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare is now available at bookstores. Other books include Armenian translation of the novel “The Old King in His Exile” by famous Austrian novelist Arno Geiger, second revised edition of modern Armenian... more
2014-02-17 18:33:14
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Premiere of “Artavazd II” film


The cognitive film of historian Artak Movsisyan and film director Vahe Sukiasyan was screened first time in Moscow Cinema.
2014-02-17 18:23:09