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Books from the Genocide Museum of February and March


On February, the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute declared the “Ambassador Morgenthau’s Story” the book of the month. One of the special publications of March was “Ravished Armenia” by Arshaluis (Aurora) Mardiganian.  
2015-04-11 14:53:58
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Canonization: expecting a historical event


On April 23, Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin will host a historical event. The victims of the Armenian Genocide will be recognized as saints. Hereinafter, April 24 will be a Holy Martyrs’ Day “to commemorate the Holy Martyrs murdered during the Genocide for the sake of their faith and... more
2015-04-08 17:22:52
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Feast of the Annunciation in the Mother See


According to the calendar of our Church, April 7 is a Feast, i.e. the day when Archangel Gabriel appeared to the Holy Virgin Mary and announced her that she was soon to become the mother of the Only One.   Today, the festive Divine Liturgy was offered by Rev. Fr. Mkrtich Mikayelyan at the... more
2015-04-07 21:11:34
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Congratulations of Karekin II to the women working in the Mother See


Today, on April 7, in the Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Library of the Mother See, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians met with the women working in the departments of the Mother See, on the occasion of the Feast of Annunciation of the Holy Virgin Mary.  
2015-04-07 21:06:35
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Government Decision on Memorial days – topic for discussions


In 2008, the Government of Armenia passed a Decision on considering all Memorial days following major holidays of the Armenian Apostolic Church to be non-working days.  It was replaced by the next Saturday. However, during the last seating of the Government, the PM Hovik Abrahamyan  ... more
2015-04-06 22:46:28
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Feast of Holy Resurrection in Armenian Dioceses of Diaspora


The video presents some of the celebrations of Candlelight Divine Liturgy and Holy Resurrection in different places of Diaspora.   
2015-04-06 22:05:26
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Easter event in the Cross of Armenian Unity


This year, the CAU once again hosted different guests from various places. Here people get to know the specifics of Armenian lifestyle. It is hard to imagine the Easter table without lavash and red-dyed egg. The guests were saluted by “Vostan” Song and Dance Ensemble.   
2015-04-06 22:02:03
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Home blessing period in the Armenian Church


Home blessing services of Easter commenced. Upon the invitation of Christian families, the priests visit their houses to pass them good tidings of the Holy Resurrection and to bless the house and its residents. Our crew visited Martirosyan family together with Rev. Fr. Minas Hakhverdyan. ... more
2015-04-06 21:31:40
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70th anniversary of conductor Zaven Vardanyan


By the initiative of Komitas National Center for Chamber Music, 70th anniversary of talented conductor, Merited Artist of RA, Zaven Vardanyan was celebrated. The compositions of Mendelssohn and Schubert were performed featuring Siranush Gasparyan as the soloist.   
2015-04-04 21:45:29
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Holy Thursday is the establishment of the Holy Communion Day


Holy Thursday is the establishment day of the Holy Communion.  A Divine Liturgy is served in the morning to commemorate the Last Supper.   
2015-04-02 23:23:54
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Morning Divine Liturgy and “Karg Apashkharoghats” (service designed for those fasting)


Holy Thursday is the day when most of the Church ceremonies are marked on. Early morning, a Service for those in Fast is offered. This service had been established for those who spent the entire Great Lent in repentance.   
2015-04-02 23:20:51
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Holy Tuesday at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


“Keep watch, for you don’t  know when the Lord will come, or the day and hour”. These are the lines from the Gospel directed as a message of Holy Tuesday during the evening Divine Liturgy”. The message of the day hints about the readiness to the second advent of Christ... more
2015-04-02 15:37:53