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Young Composers contest after Eduard MirzoyanFrom May 8-12, the Composers’ Union held a contest of young composers after Eduard Mirzoyan. The composers of 9-15 years old from Yerevan and Marzes participated in the contest and presented one piano piece. The gala concert and finals of contest will take place on May 12, the birthday of the... more 2014-05-10 21:45:15 |
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St. Karapet Church in the borderland Janfida village consecratedEvery day, the residents of Janfida village in Armavir Marz, hear the voice of namaz (Muslim prayer) from the bordering Turkey. They don’t hide their discontent in respect to the fact that no church bells ring here. The community budget was scant and their co-villager Artur Karapetyan living... more 2014-05-10 21:41:11 |
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Meeting of the Catholicos of All Armenians and the Pontiff of the Catholic ChurchOn May 8, Karekin II, the Catholicos of All Armenians on his brotherly visit to Vatican, had a meeting with Pope Francis, the Pontiff of the Catholic Church, in the Apostolic Palace. The Catholicos of All Armenians invited Pope Francis to Armenia. “We are well aware that Your Holiness, both... more 2014-05-09 11:05:54 |
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Volunteer Defenders Day at the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinFrom now on, every year on May 8, a Divine Liturgy will be offered in all Armenian Churches devoted to the Day of Volunteer Defenders. This year the Liturgy held at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin was attended by a number of members of the Volunteer Defenders Union, relatives of deceased freedom... more 2014-05-08 22:10:04 |
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Opening of 10th international music festival “National Gallery”On May 7, the jubilee concert season of the festival was launched at the Fresco Hall of the National Gallery. The opening concert was featured by the State Chamber Orchestra of Armenia headed by conductor Harutyun Arzumanyan. The guest of the evening was Switzerland-based opera singer Varduhi... more 2014-05-08 21:31:02 |
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Meeting with essayist HovhannesYeranyanThe series of meetings with contemporary writers was held at ArmBook book-store, this time showcasing the essayist HovhannesYeranyan. His new book “Other footprints” collection was presented which encompasses his stories included in previous books. 2014-05-08 16:10:25 |
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Pilgrimage to the borderland settlements of Tavush MarzFrom May 2-4, dozens of pilgrims headed by Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan visited the borderland villages Nerkin Karmraghbyur, Chinari, Movses and Berd city of Tavush Marz. 2014-05-06 16:09:07 |
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Noravank pilgrimage day – Sunday of the World Church or Green SundayNoravank Medieval Monastery Complex was renovated in 1999, with the support of Canadian Armenian philanthropists Diana and Dikran Hadjetians. That day is traditionally considered Noravank pilgrimage day. It matches the Sunday of the World Church or Green Sunday in the Armenian Church calendar. 2014-05-06 15:49:58 |
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African story-teller in Tumanyan MuseumFrançois Stéphane Alima Mbarga came to Armenia due to the Francophonie Days. The African French-speaking author met the Armenian spectators in Shirak Marz museums, Yerevan Khnko-Aper Library, Tumanyan Museum. 2014-05-06 14:33:57 |
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Final ceremony of “Theatre-X” FestivalRepublican festival “Theatre-X” completed its activities; the names of the winners are made public. 2014-05-06 14:31:52 |
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Popes John XXIII and John Paul II canonizedBlessed Italian popes of the Roman Catholic Church, John XXIII and John Paul II had been declared saints at St Peter’s Square. Pope Francis presided over the canonization ceremony. 2014-05-05 21:59:37 |
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Exhibition of Ara Hakobyan in the Artists’ UnionConvincing, honest, restrained, albeit painterly filled. This is how the art critics describe Ara Hakobyan’s creations. These days, the Artists’ Union is hosting private exhibition of the painter. 2014-05-05 20:09:45 |
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