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Closing of “National Gallery” International Music Festival


The concert program Armenian-Swiss Music Cross-roads finalized “National Gallery” International Music Festival lasting for almost one month. Composer Fabian Muller, our compatriot pianist SonaShaboyan and cello Pi-Chin-Chien has arrived from Switzerland.
2014-06-07 21:36:02
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Opening ceremony of 10th International Contest after Aram Khachaturian


This year over 50 applications from 18 countries were received for participation in the contest. Young pianists from the US, Canada, Japan, Latvia, Taiwan, South Corea, China, Russia and other countries arrived in Yerevan. The contest was opened on June 6, on the birthday of Aram Khachaturian.
2014-06-07 21:33:23
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Bas relief of Vysotsky in Yerevan


On June 6, nearby Cafesjian Center, the bas relief of V. Vysotsky was opened. The author is the famous Latvian sculptor Janis Strupulis, the donator – International Association Peace Cup. The opening ceremony was followed by pieces of Vladimir Vysotsky’s songs in Cafesjian sculpture... more
2014-06-07 21:14:35
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4th International Festival of Young Performers “New Names”


This week 4th International Festival of Young Performers “New Names” was held in Armenia. This year the festival was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the foundation of this initiative.
2014-06-07 20:37:45
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Baptism of soldiers in St. Gayane


St. Gayane Church of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin held a baptism ceremony for the soldiers of Defense and Engineering Unit. The 25 newly converts had their fellow soldiers as their godfathers.
2014-06-06 23:38:52
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Armenian Diocese of Canada has a new leader


Canadian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church elected the Very Rev. Fr. Abgar Hovakimyan as its Primate. He served as Locum Tenens of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Bulgaria.
2014-06-06 23:33:47
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This Sunday is the Feast of Pentecost


On June 8, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Feast of the Coming of the Holy Spirit, the Pentecost. It is the commemoration of the coming of the Holy Spirit onto the disciples, which took place on the fiftieth day of the Holy Resurrection. On the Feast of Pentecost is also the... more
2014-06-06 23:30:53
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The family of Artsakh war participant to have an apartment


Due to the donations within the scope of the program “Extend Your Arm to Your Brother” launched in Gugark Diocese, the family of Samvel Kalashyan, a participant of Artsakh war, with 2nd grade disability, who lived in the cottage (domik) district of Vanadzor, will soon celebrate a... more
2014-06-06 20:48:27
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Construction of Arabkir Church to end in 2015


The Church under construction in Arabkir community of Yerevan is the second biggest Church after St. Grigor Lusavorch Cathedral. The Arabkir Church is constructed with the support of Luis-Simon Manukian. The architect is Artak Ghulian.
2014-06-06 20:43:42
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Charity concert “Give a Hope” for children with HIV


All proceeds from the charity concert organized by the Youth Union of Zoravor St. Astvatsatsin Church in Araratian Patriarchal Diocese will be transferred to the families of children with HIV. The concert was attended by the Choir of Holy Trinity Church, the groups Zangakner, Tsakhkazard, Keghart,... more
2014-06-06 20:32:52
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ArmineKalents: “A Look from Inside” portrait exhibition


The exhibition of Armine Kalents’ portraits opened on June 4 at Kalents Museum was the very first large exhibition of the painter. The museum presented the best canvases of the painter which she had created over fifty years.
2014-06-05 18:36:43
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Restoration of the Armenian Churches in Tbilisi


Mughni St. Gevork Church of Tbilisi will open its doors to the believers in a year, if the reinforcement and restoration works are performed in a timely manner and appropriately. The program of restoring St. Gevork and St. Nshan Churches of Tbilisi is implemented with the involvement of the... more
2014-05-26 20:27:08