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Church news feed from abroad06.02.2015


Presentation of the book "Eye Witnesses to the Armenian Genocide Under the Ottoman Empire", written by theArmenian Ambassador to Syria ArshakPoladian, Doctor of Historic Sciences, was held in Damascus, Syria. The book is written in Arabic. Local authorities of Burjassot, Spain, approved... more
2015-02-07 11:43:19
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Armenian priests returned from the Theological Dialogue Meeting


From January 24-31, the 12th meeting of the International Joint Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches was held in Rome, Italy. The theme of the Theological Dialogue was the Ecclesiastical councils, entitled “Historical Development... more
2015-02-07 11:39:52
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Deacon Hovhannes Nersesyan – winner of Rimsky-Korsakov Contest


A servant in St. Sarkis Church, soloist of A. Spendiaryan National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet Deacon Hovhannes Nersesyan returned from 9th International Young Opera Singers Contest with the chief prize.   
2015-02-07 11:24:35
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Bewilderment over the film “The Scar” by Fatih Akin


The premiere of “The Scar” by German-based Turkish film director Fatih Akin was held in Yerevan. Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan, Head of Conceptual Issues Department of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, and filmmaker, Merited Artist Ruben Babayan express their impressions on this film about... more
2015-02-07 11:21:28
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English translation of the \Analysis of Isagoge of Porphyry\ by Davit Anhaght (Invincible) published


Dutch publishing house Brill has recently published the English translation of a historical text on the writings of Aristotle, originally written in Greek by Greek philosopher Porphyry (3rd century). The original Greek text has been lost, however, Armenian philosopher Davit the Invincible had... more
2015-02-07 11:19:00
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Collection “Anthology of Young Writers” published


Around 30 writers' compositions were presented to the readers by young essayists' club. This year poetry and dramaturgy of contemporary writers came to complement the prose. 
2015-02-02 21:24:18
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Photograph exhibition dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Republic of India


Photograph exhibition entitled “Heaven on Earth” was opened in National Gallery of Armenia dedicated to the 65th anniversary of the Republic of India. The exhibition came to life by “Lotus” non-governmental organization with the support of the Indian Embassy to Armenia. The... more
2015-02-02 21:21:46
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Address of Komitas Vardapet in Yerevan


The activities ranging almost one and half years ended up in the doors of Komitas Museum-Institute to open in Komitas Park. 8 halls of the Museum showcase the life and activities of Vardapet, his thoughts and feelings, musical-theoretical and spiritual life and the heritage of rich folk literature... more
2015-02-02 21:17:11
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Closed screening of Turkish director Fatih Akin’s “The Scar” and press conference


Special Award winner at Venice International Film Festival, German director of Turkish decent Fatih Akin is in Yerevan. He first visited Yerevan in 2010 during Golden Apricot Film Festival. This time the objective of the visit was to present the film “The Scar” on the occasion of... more
2015-02-02 21:15:01
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Event program for Genocide 100 in Armenia and aboard


The highlights of last week included the opening of Komitas Museum with the participation of Karekin II Catholicos of All Armenians and Aram I Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia and guests from other countries, the meeting of Genocide 100 Committee, where the upcoming activities were... more
2015-02-02 21:09:26
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Non-Armenian books on the Armenian Genocide


The book “Armenian Genocide” by prominent Norwegian correspondent, writer, Professor of Oslo University, Jahn Otto Johansen was published in Norway. The book “Grandchildren” co-written by the attorney Fethiye Cetin and sociologist Ayse Gul Altinay from Istanbul, was... more
2015-02-02 20:43:24
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Ecclesiastical news feed from abroad 02.02.2015


Last month, by the initiative of the Armenian Diocese of Ukraine, the Armenian community of Ukraine delivered humanitarian aid to the population of Donetsk, Lugansk, Mariupol cities which are in military situation.  On January 25, in the Mother Cathedral Holy ghevondyants of the Western... more
2015-02-02 20:37:51