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St. Catherine Armenian Church of St. Petersburg renovated


On September 10, on the occasion of completing the renovation and improvement of St. Catherine Armenian Church, the Governor of St. Petersburg Georgy Poltavchenko visited the Church. The guest was received by the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Russia and Nor Nakhichevan, Archbishop Ezras... more
2014-09-12 21:36:05
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Holy Mother of God Church in Dzithank re-consecrated


Holy Mother of God Church in Dzithank, Shirak Diocese, like many other churches in Soviet times, was forgotten and forsaken. Some months ago the Church was renovated with the financial support of Moscow-based Rustam Stepanyan originating from Dzithank. Recently, Bishop Mikael Ajapahian re-... more
2014-09-12 21:23:14
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Newly constructed Armenian Church in Yakutsk, Russia


On September 7, under the presidency of Archbishop Yezras Nerssiyan, the Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Russia and Nor Nakhichevan, the official ceremony of the consecration and opening of St. Karapet Church was held. The Church was constructed with the support of the local communities’... more
2014-09-12 19:19:07
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Filmmaker Levon Atoyants in 84 years old


Filmmaker of “Avdo’s Car”, “Where were you, Man of God”, “Chaos”, and “Morgan’s Kin” and over 30 films, Levon Atoyants half-jokingly assures, that he can shoot a film and do crazy things in the film set. On the occasion of his jubilee the... more
2014-09-11 21:59:10
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Closing of 9th International Puppet Theatres “Day of Tumanyan Fairy-Tale”


From September 6-10, little ones of Vanadzor and other communities of Lori Marz, enjoyed the opportunity to view well over 20 puppet shows performed by the Armenian and foreign theatre groups. At the solemn closing ceremony of the festival, all participating theatres were given prizes and... more
2014-09-11 19:35:37
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Bestowing of Medals at the Mother See of Etchmiadzin


Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians, bestowed medals of St. Nerses Shnorhali and St. Sahak, St. Mesrop Mashtots to Vilen Hakobyan, Hayrapet Galstyan and Ara Babloyan for their achievements in scientific and health fields. The ceremony was held in September 9 at the Mother See of Holy... more
2014-09-11 16:55:17
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Two faculties of the Mother HEI marked 95th anniversary of its establishment


The faculties of history and Armenian linguistics of Yerevan State University celebrated 95the anniversary of its establishment. Within the frame of the jubilee events, a number of books authored by the faculty professors, photographs and archived materials were presented. The President of the... more
2014-09-11 10:07:58
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Press conference on the performance contest “Talking about Borders”


This year Armenia will host International Theatre Contest “Talking about Borders” launched since 2005. The performance to win the contest will be staged at Nuremberg State Theatre. The award is 3500 Euros.
2014-09-11 10:03:57
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“Musical Summer” initiative accomplished


Three months long, due to the initiative undertaken by the Composers’ Union, around 200 children with health issues, socially insecure and raised at orphanages, participated in the concert programs, listened to the creations of the Armenian composers and learned how to paint and carve from... more
2014-09-09 16:19:31
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New books 08.09.2014


The book “Golden Pages of History of the Young Women’s Education” by Heghine Nersesyan Panikyan and “100 Questions about the Holy Communion” by Rev. Fr. Zakaria Baghumian were published.
2014-09-08 23:27:44
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British Eden Stell Duo in Armenia


On September 3, Cafesjian Centre for the Arts hosted the concert of the British Guitar Duo Eden Stell. Internationally renowned duo celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
2014-09-08 23:22:10
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Tumanyan Fairy-Tale Day


The International Festival of Puppet Theatres will follow its annual tradition kicking off in the birthplace of Tumanyan – Dsegh village of Lori.The theatre groups will afterwards proceed with taking the fairy tale mood to the audience living in the farthest corner of Marz. The official... more
2014-09-08 22:58:18