On the eve of the New Year, 15 servicemen who became disabled during their military service headed by RA President Armen Sargsyan visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to receive the blessing of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. For the first time in the village of Tigranashen, Ararat region, a clergyman took part in the event. The Bible Society's Walking Gospel program was summed up. Nork Youth Center celebrated the 30th anniversary of the "Narek" dance ensemble with a festive concert at the Opera House. The presentation of Ara Zaryan and Christine Lamoureux "Restoration of Frescoes in a Number of Early Christian Armenian Churches" took place on December 17 at the National Gallery. The Armenian community of Toronto and St. Trinity Church celebrated the 91st anniversary of the founding of the parish.
