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Mourning Day (Merelots) of the Holy Resurrection at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


The next day of the Feast of Holy Resurrection, as it is traditionally accepted in the Armenian Church, is the Mourning Day of the deceased. Upon the completion of the Divine Liturgy to the memory of the deceased, Archbishop Tatev Sargsyan offered the Repose of Souls Service at the Mother See of... more
2014-04-21 19:49:46
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Patriarchal Divine Liturgy of the Holy Resurrection at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


In 2014, on the Easter Day, Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians and the celebrant of the Divine Liturgy, made an urge for peace in the presence of a number of foreign ambassadors and officials bringing their attentions on the crime against the peaceful population of Syria and Armenians in... more
2014-04-20 22:56:43
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Concert of pianist Dora Serviarian-Kuhn in Yerevan


Famous pianist Dora Serviarian-Kuhnis in Armenia by the invitation of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia to perform Piano Concerto of Aram Khachaturian. In the music world she is considered to be one of the best performers of this specific piece.
2014-04-20 21:19:08
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Resurrection Sharakans performed by Geghard Choir


Conductor and singer Anahit Papayan and the members of the Choir she established are famous for their performances of Armenian spiritual songs. They sing in Geghard Monastery, have concerts in Armenia and abroad. Gheghard Choir’s song list also contains h a number of sharakans dedicated to... more
2014-04-20 15:42:23
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Candlelight of Holy Resurrection in Haghartsin Monastery Complex


This year, the President of Armenia, Serzh Sargsyan participated in the Eastern Candlelight Divine Liturgy held in Haghartsin Monastery Complex. Many pilgrims from different regions gathered in Haghartsin.
2014-04-20 00:38:25
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Home blessing of Holy Resurrection at the Mother See


Following the Candlelight Divine Liturgy, the congregation of the clergy accompanied the Patriarch of All Armenians from the Mother Cathedral to the old Seat, where the first Home Blessing of the Holy Resurrection was performed.
2014-04-20 00:07:00
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Candlelight Divine Liturgy of Holy Resurrection in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


The celebrant of Divine Liturgy in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin was Bishop BagratGalstanyan. Upon the termination of the Divine Liturgy the Patriarch of All Armenians voiced the Good Tidings of the Holy Resurrection. The flow of believers kept coming to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin up... more
2014-04-20 00:03:10
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“Good Tidings of Resurrection”: candle-march to Republic Square


Today, at the conclusion of the Candlelight Divine Liturgy held in St. Sarkis Cathedral of Araratian Patriarchal Diocese, the members of Church Youth Union headed to Republic Square holding lamps lighted from the source lantern.
2014-04-20 00:00:33
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Visit to Odzun, Kobayr and Lori Castle (Lori Berd) Monuments


On the occasion of International Day for Monuments and Sites, the RA Ministry of Culture organized a visit to Odzun and Kobayr Monastery Complexes and Lori Castle in Lori and Stepanavan for architects and journalists. All three monuments are under construction.
2014-04-19 22:44:39
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Sharakans (Armenian chants): sources of the Armenian spiritual music


Records on one of the richest strata of the Armenian spiritual culture, the studies of sharakans, as an independent branch, trace back as early as the 5th century in parallel to the invention of letters. “It is impossible to sing sharakans as an ordinary vocal piece”, - assures... more
2014-04-19 20:25:18
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Good Friday: Burial Service


Today, the evening Divine Liturgy is followed by yet another heartfelt service offered in all Churches - the burial service of Christ. The service was held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the presidency of the Catholicos of All Armenians.
2014-04-18 22:35:10
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April 18 – International Day of Monument and Sites


On April 18 Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve and ICOMOS/Armenia celebrated the International Day of Monuments and Sites. The programme “Regional Co-operation for the Cultural Heritage Development” implemented in Armenia with the funding of the European Union in... more
2014-04-18 21:40:22