New books 20.02.2017


The novel of Mkrtich Armen “Yerevan” and the Selection of martyred writer, publicist and translator Artashes Harutyunyan were published.   

International Church News 20.02.2017


Newly constructed Russian Church St. Cross will be consecrated in April. Patriarch of Georgian Orthodox Church made his first announcementafter long treatment and surgery in Germany.  New exhibition of Near East Islamic Art opened in Hermitage.  Christian state... more

Upcoming Feast of St. Ghevond the Priest and His Companions and the Feast of St. Vartan the Captain and His Companions


On February21 our church will celebrate the Feast of St. Ghevond the Priest and His Companions, and on February 23 – the Feast of St. Vartan the Captain and His 1036 Companions.   

Painter Ani Manukyan’s Holy Mother of God made of enamel


In the studio of national master, silversmith Arshak Manukyan unique masterpieces are created. Some of them are authored by his daughter Ani Manukyan. She unveils the perished secrets of enamel painting.   

The book “Vagharshapat: Monasteries and Lapidary Inscriptions” by Arsen Harutyunyan was published


Publishing Department of the Mother See published the book “Vagharshapat: Monasteries and Lapidary Inscriptions” authored by Arsen Harutyunyan. The book is dedicate to the lapidary inscriptions heritage of the Armenian spiritual center Etchmiadzin. This is the first ever complex study, which... more

Light-diode translation board was launched in Opera Theatre


A light-diode translation board was launched in the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, which will feature the libretto of the given composition in Armenian and some foreign language. This technical equipment unprecedented for cultural institutions in Armenia came into life by the... more

Attendance in Concert Halls of Armenia


What is offered by Philharmonic Orchestra, how often and what age groups visit concert hall: we discussed these issues with Chief Producer of National Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia Arman Padaryan.   

Etchmiadzin Choir of Gevorkian Seminary won the second price in KolozhianAvetis Festival


Etchmiadzin Choir of Gevorkian Seminary, Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, brought the second prize from 16th International Choir Festival organized in Grodno, Belorussia.   

8th Festival of Armenian Composing Art launched


On February 15, 8th Festival of Armenian Composing Artwas launched. The festival is dedicated to the 120th anniversary of famous composer Haro Stepanyan.   

From February 13 to 31 American Film showcase will be launched in Armenia


These days, with the support of the US Embassy in Armenia, “Mosaic of Human Stories” American Film Showcasewas launched in Armenia. 33 American fiction and documentaries will be features over the next two months in Yerevan, Vanadzor and Gyumri.The entrance is free.   

Essay contest “A Letter to the Aurora Hero” finalized


The essay contest “A Letter to the Aurora Hero” announced by Aurora Humanitarian Initiative and Mediamax in 2017 is finalized. The jury has chosen top 3 essays from 444 received from 11 countries of the world in Armenian, Russian and English.  

Manual on improvement of verbal and written speech disorders of children devised by the Mother See


With the support of the Christian Education Center of the Mother See and Round Table Charitable Foundation, a manual on improvement of children’s verbal and written speech disorders was devised by the Mother See.