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Krzysztof Penderecki Days: concert in Gafesjian Art Center


Second concert dedicated to renowned Polish composer Penderecki took place in Gafesjian Art Center. Performed were instrumental pieces for Chamber groups written in various time-periods by the composer.
2014-01-15 17:44:02
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Feast of New Year’s Gifts (Kaghandchek) in Vaskenian Theological Seminary


Every year, on January 13, Vaskenian Theological Seminary of Sevan celebrates the Feast of New Year’s Gifts. Student jokes, sallies, festive mood all around. There was no shortage of words of gratitude and blessings, too.
2014-01-13 22:46:06
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Home Blessing in Artimet village


Armenian Church marks the season of Christmas Home Blessings. These days, the priests visit families to pass the Great Tiding of the Holy Birth and bless the house. Father Nerses Rushanyan offers services in several villages. A number of families await for his visit.
2014-01-13 22:25:28
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Conductor Aram Gharabekian died


In the 58th years of his life Aram Gharabekian, merited artist of the Republic of Armenia, had a sudden death in the USA.
2014-01-13 20:58:27
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Investment of Jim Torosyan in the architectural heritage of Armenia


Last week, national USSR architect, academician Jim Torosyan passed away. Renowned intellectual left a huge trace on the architectural heritage of country. A wide range of Churches, buildings of state and health institutions were constructed with his plans. Jim Torosyan is also the author of... more
2014-01-13 20:52:44
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Serious of concerts Krzysztof Penderecki in Yerevan


From January 13-16, third series of concerts of Krzysztof Penderecki, famous composer with Armenian origin, will be organized in Armenia. The concerts will be dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the great musician.
2014-01-13 20:43:52
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Armen Mazmanyan Passed Away


On January 8, Armen Mazmanyan, Rector of State Institute for Theater and Cinema of Yerevan, Artistic Director of “Goy” Theatre, passed away in Yerevan.
2014-01-13 20:35:48
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Feast of Naming of Jesus Christ in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


As per the Church Calendar, January 13 is the day of Naming of the Jesus Christ. The celebrant of the Divine Liturgy held in the Mother Cathedral is Bishop Hovnan Hakobyan.
2014-01-13 20:09:19
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Meeting of the Supreme Patriarch with Youth


“With God, people become fairer, their thoughts – kinder, love grows more and the works of their hand and of their mind blend with that love, and where there is love, there is the progress of life itself”. In the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, hundreds of young people from... more
2014-01-12 21:11:08
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Festive concert of Youth Centers in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall


The members of Youth Centers operating under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, initiated a charity concert dedicated to New Year and Christmas. The Concert Hall after Aram Khachaturian hosted around 3500 children from boarding schools, orphanages, non-governmental organizations... more
2014-01-12 21:08:39
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Writer Levon Khechoyan completed his life on Earth


On January 8, writer, Karabakh fighter Levon Khechoyan died of a long-lasting grave disease. His very first compilation of writings titled “Incense Trees” was published in 1991. These days his new novel “The Book of Mher’s Door” is concurrently in publication. Levon... more
2014-01-11 18:47:14
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Architect Jim Torosyan passed away


On January 5, at the age of 87, the renowned architect Jim Torosyan passed away. On January 8, at St. Hovhannes Church of Kond, under the presidency of Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, a Requiem Mass was offered. From 1972-1982, Jim Torosyan has served as the Chief Architect of Yerevan... more
2014-01-10 11:11:24