Andastan service in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On February 13, the evening Divine Liturgy held in Armenian Apostolic Churches were followed by Andastan service. Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin was filled with believers: here the fire was lighted by Supreme Patriarch.   

Eve of the Feast of Tearnyndaraj in the community of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Yerevan


The evening Divine Liturgy in St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of Yerevanwas followed by lighting the symbolic fire of this national-ecclesiastical feast accompanied by the traditional singing and dancing. National Song-Dance Ensemble “Van” celebrates the feast of Tearnyndaraj with the... more

Tearnyndaraj in St. Zoravor Astvatsatsin Church of Yerevan


It’s been several years since Tearnyndaraj has been proclaimed as the blessing day of newlyweds by the presidency of Supreme Patriarch. Many couples prefer to marry on the very day of Tearnyndaraj. On the Feast St. Zoravor Astvatsatsin church was thronged with newlyweds.   

On the Feast of Tearnyndaraj blessing ceremony of newly-weds was offered in the Mother See


A festive Divine Liturgy and blessing ceremony of Tearnyndaraj was offered for newly-wed deacons in the Mother See. 

Blessing of newly-weds in St. Sarkis Cathedral of APD


The Feast of Tearnyndaraj in St. Sarkis Cathedral of APD, Ararat Patriarchal Diocese. 

The Prime Minister of Armenia visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On February 8, Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Karen Karapetyan. The Prime Minister addressed the relations between the Armenian Apostolic Church and the Government emphasizing the state-church cooperation. The progress of reforms... more

“Masunk” Ensemble resurrects a number of folk dance songs


This week Masunk Ensemble had a festive concert. The Ensemble has enlivened the dance songs collected by the founder of the group RudikHaroyan, some of them performed for the first time ever.   

The mystery of lullabies


Soloist of Shoghakn Ensemble Hasmik Harutyunyan tells about lullabies. Despite the fact, that she is studying their somniferous features, it still remains a mystery for her.   

Armenian folk songs performed by Indian, Iranian and other nationality students


Indian, Iranian and other nationality students of State Medical University of Yerevan perform Komitas arrangements of Armenian folk songs, ashugh songs of Sayat-Nova and Sheram in Vernatun Choir.   

One day with Rosenthal


Endless love and devotion to music brought together three people with different characters. The first album of progressive rock band Rosenthal will be released soon.  

On January 22 Arno Babajanyan would turn 96


Arno Babajanyan said: “I write about plain human emotions, I praise love, joy and sadness”. The composer was writing his songs along with fighting incurable disease; perhaps that is why his works are so powerful and emotional. 

The film “Life and Struggle 2. 25 Years After” on screen


Moscow Cinema hosted the premiere of the film “Life and Struggle”. The film features two parallel realities just like in the first part: 25 years later life continues in Yerevan, while the war presses on the border.