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Population of Armenia by religious affiliationOn the census run in October 2011, the respondents were for the first time also asked about their religious views. What is the scene like as recorded by the statisticians? 2014-04-04 20:24:20 |
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Concert night to the 75th anniversary of Ruben AltunyanChamber Music House hosted a night dedicated to the 75th anniversary of famous conductor, composer Ruben Altunyan. Friends and close ones came to congratulate the jubilee along with the State Chamber Orchestra lead by Vahan Martirosyan. 2014-04-03 20:39:00 |
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Spiritual Film Festival “Fresco” in ArmeniaOn June 20, the International Modern Art and Spiritual Film Festival will be held in Armenia. Complete information on the festival is available on fresco.am official web-site. The details on the festival were reported by the festival Chairman Shahen Nazarenko. 2014-04-03 19:55:24 |
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Scholarships to Matenadaran researchersArmenian General Benevolent Union has assigned scholarships to post-graduate students of Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts. Post-graduate courses were made available since 2012. 2014-04-02 20:51:21 |
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Concert of National Gusan and Folk EnsembleOn March 31, the National Gusan and Folk Ensemble of Armenia had a performance in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. A number of Syrian Armenians had a special invitation. The Ensemble invited the students of Chukhajyan Music School for a joint concert. 2014-04-02 20:42:56 |
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“Medieval churches of Yerevan”: in attempt of revealing the unknown YerevanThird discussion of the series “Araratian discussions” was on the medieval churches of the capital destroyed during the Soviet times and turned into buildings to be used for different purposes. The project is implemented by the Araratian Patriarchal Diocese and Tsirani NGO. 2014-03-31 20:01:33 |
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Museum of Holy Etchmiadzin obtained a ceremonial carpet of XVII-XVIII centuriesCarpet collection of the Mother See Museum was replenished with a valuable carpet typical for the carpet weaving centers in the Northern Artsakh for the XVII-XVIII centuries. 2014-03-31 19:58:09 |
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Sunday of Unjust Judge: Divine Liturgy in Holy EtchmiadzinFifth Sunday of the Great Lent is called Sunday of Unjust Judge. The parable exhorts on the need of persistent and ceaseless prayer. End-March heavy snow and freezing were rather unexpected. This Sunday the believers also pray for the protection of the harvest. 2014-03-31 19:55:01 |
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Today is the tenth day of Kessab attackThe displaced Armenians of Kessab are supported by the Catholicosate of Cilicia, AGBU Lebanon Office, and Armenian communities of America, Canada, France and other countries, Syrian Government. On March 29, dozens of Armenians, Syrians and Bulgarians held a demonstration in front of the Turkish... more 2014-03-31 19:52:08 |
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“The Porch” Armenian film to be out soonThe feature film “The Porch” by film director Lusine Sargsyan and film producer and director Aram Shahbazyan is at post-production stage. “The Porch” consists of five short films telling about the life, human relations, losses and gains of 90-ies. 2014-03-31 18:53:18 |
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Premiere of the film “Crescent Bay”Four film-novels based on the works of William Saroyan. The events are evolved in the imaginary city Crescent Bay. The scriptwriter and director is Marine Zakaryan, cameraman – Mihran Stepanyan. The film was first time screened in Moscow Cinema. It will be later presented at Cannes. 2014-03-31 18:38:21 |
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New books 31.03.2014Antares Publishing House republished the novel “Therese Raquin” of Emil Zola. Zangak Publishing House presents the series “Shakespeare Stories” – rendering of the selection of works by the famous English playwrights. Eastern Armenian translation of Patriarch Hakob... more 2014-03-31 18:34:33 |