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Visit to “Narek” Elderly House of Abovyan


The members of Manana program in Davitashen community visited “Narek” Elderly House of Abovyan. The Elderly House is privately owned; it survives mainly through the pensions of the elders, and partly due to the donations by individual benefactors.
2014-02-03 21:10:28
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Activities of Social Service of the Mother See


Recently, under the presidency of the Armenian Patriarch, Rev. Fr. Isahak Poghosyan was appointed as Director of Social Services of the Mother See. Armenian Church implements various social programs – charity canteens, Children’s Homes “Kyurkchian” and “Naghashian... more
2014-02-03 21:02:00
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The story contest “Prose 2013” finalized


It’s been the third year, since Antares Media Holding and Granish Literary Club hold the story contest “Prose” of the year. The names of this year’s prize winners are known: Arpi Voskanyan (Let the alive bury the alive), Narine Kroyan (A drug for mole), Hambardzum... more
2014-02-03 20:22:42
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New books in book-stores


George Orwell’s “Animal Farm” is now available in a separate book. The novel translated by Artashes Emin was published by Antares Publishing House. On the initiative of the Publishing Department of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Russian monograph "Khrimyan Hayrik... more
2014-02-03 20:19:02
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Valentin Podpomogov would turn 90


When completing his personal information, painter-animator Valentin Podpomogov would write: nationality – Russian, mother tongue – Armenian, education – incomplete, primary. Podpomogov worked in HayFilm Studio. In 50-ies, he screened “Mi Katil Meghr” (A drop of Honey... more
2014-02-03 20:15:01
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Ecumenical prayer in the Holy Etchmiadzin Church of Tbilisi


In 2014, the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Georgia took over the Chairmanship of Council of Leaders of Christian Sister Churches and Denominations. On the initiative of the Diocese, recently an ecumenical prayer was offered in the Holy Etchmiadzin Church of Tbilisi.
2014-02-02 18:23:57
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Premiere of “Karine” Operetta in Paronyan Theatre


On January 25 and 26, the State Theatre of Musical Comedy after HakobParonyan hosted a premiere. After many years of interval, the Armenian stage again received the operetta “Karine” of Tigran Chukhajyan. The operetta of Chukhajyan was first staged in Yerevan in 1940-ies. This... more
2014-02-01 19:58:44
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Birthday anniversary of Tigran Mansurian


“For some, creating means answering to questions. With my works I am trying to add even more questions. Art is supposed to bring about questions”, - says Tigran Mansurian. On January 27, the music world celebrated 75th anniversary of the composer.
2014-02-01 19:53:59
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Union of Composers and Musicologists replenished


Around two months ago, Aram Satyan became the Chairman of the Union of Composers. Since then, the departments of musicology, chamber, children and entrance were restored. The foreign branch of the Union of Composers was also established, which is run from the US. Owing to that, Armenian composers... more
2014-02-01 19:49:27
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Sarkavagagirq.net web-site has announced a competition “He is a Priest”


The competition of compositions is organized towards the Feast of St. Ghevond the Priest and his Companions. As the organizers state, the compositions of participants will be a unique present for the Feast of the Priest, as well as an opportunity to know the spiritual servant better. The deadline... more
2014-01-31 20:31:26
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Syrian Armenian youth seek job in their homeland


In 2011, the situation in Syria forced some of our compatriots to seek shelter in Armenia. Today, young people seek job and expect moral assistance not to be forced to leave Armenia to go to Turkey or Europe.
2014-01-31 20:19:06
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International News


Georgian Government made a decision to fund certain religious communities of the country to compensate for the persecutions by the Soviet Union. On January 29 and 30, the Liturgical Committee of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church was convened in Antelias. In mid-winter, a Grape Blessing ceremony... more
2014-01-31 20:05:17