For the first time, the Nork Youth Center participated in the "World of Childhood" exhibition


There are six classes of decorative applied arts at the Nork Youth Center: batik, tuscarame, tapestry, pottery, carpet weaving, and wood carving. About 150 children study at the Youth center. Such classes operate in all eight Youth Centers. These classes regularly participate in thematic exhibitions.

 

The first round of admissions for applicants to the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary has begun


Applicants will take exams in the Armenian language, Armenian literature, and history of the Armenian people. This year, the number of applicants to the seminary has increased. Since 2016, the seminary has been providing a full three-level education: 4 years of bachelor's degree, 2 years of master's degree, and 3 years of postgraduate study. In Armenia, the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary is the only higher educational institution providing higher theological education. The second round of admissions will begin in August.

Tenth anniversary of the consecration of St. Anna Church celebrated in Yerevan


Ten years ago, the Catholicos of All Armenians consecrated the Church of St. Anna, located at the Sayat-Nova-Abovyan crossroads. The new church was built next to the 12th-13th century Catholic Church of the Holy Mother of God. After the Sunday liturgy, a requiem service was held in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Hrayr and Anna Hovnanyan. Afterwards, a ceremony was held at the Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall.

Students from Youth centers celebrated Children's Day in Vardenis


The students of the Youth Center congratulated the children of the city of Vardenis in the Gegharkunik region and the surrounding communities with a festive concert program. The Youth Centers of Yerevan, Echmiadzin, and Ashtarak participated in the concert held at the Mher Mkrtchyan Palace of Culture. The students of the Youth Centers ended the day with a pilgrimage to Hayravank.

 

On Children's Day, educators and parents took to the stage at the Youth Center in Arabkir


The teachers of the national song and dance, painting, sculpture, kanon, dhol classes and the choir conductor performed. Latin American and folk dance groups presented guest numbers. The Arabkir Youth Center is trying to create a warm and positive atmosphere for the students with these initiatives.

 

A memorial evening dedicated to the great Armenian philanthropist Gerald Turpanjian was held


Trbanjian has made a great contribution to the renovation of the Mother See and other church-building programs. The Trbanjian Seminary of Harichavank is today one of the most important links in the upbringing and education of clergy, for whose development and normal functioning the benefactor spared no effort and energy. However, in 1995 he founded the Trbanjian Center for Policy Analysis at the American University, which this year was reorganized as the Trbanjian Institute of Social Sciences.
 

Students of the Mkhitar Sebastatsi Educational Complex participated in an educational service


The program is called "Hakabatsil hymns," and involves students from five schools of the educational complex. The educational complex, as an educational institution implementing alternative pedagogy, has included participation in church services in the curriculum for the past 8 years. Starting from the first grade, children are introduced to simpler spiritual and folk songs by Komitas, and in higher grades, the program becomes more complex, with students listening to and singing Narekatsi, Shnorhali, and Yekmalyan.

 

A student from the Arabkir Youth Center gave a solo concert at the Naregatsi Art Institute


The 11-year-old kanona player studies at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and is one of the first students in the kanona class of the AGBU Arabkir Youth Center. She participated in the "Art Music" International Art Competition-Festival held at the Konstantin Sarajyan Music School and twice won the 1st prize in her age group.

On Children's Day, around 240 children from the Gegharkunik Diocese participated in the "Dance Festival"


The festival was organized by the “Bridge” Cultural Center. The “Mobile Social Center” program, initiated by the Armenian Round Table Foundation of the Armenian Evangelical Church, taught children to dance, draw, and sing. In collaboration with community leaders and diocesan leaders, the program is being implemented in five border regions: Ararat, Lori, Shirak, Tavush, and Gegharkunik.

 

The newly built Church of the Holy Savior in the village of Madina, Gegharkunik Diocese, has been consecrated


After four years of construction, the newly built Church of the Holy Savior in Medina has opened its doors to the faithful. The sanctuary was consecrated by the primates of the Gegharkunik and Georgian Armenian Diocese and with the prayers of the priests of the diocese. The priests washed the pillars bearing the names of the apostles, the church's holy altar and the baptismal font with water and then with wine. They sang psalms, anointed the church with life-giving muron and recited the first Lord's Prayer together with the faithful in the consecrated prayer house.
 

Young people celebrated Ascension Day in Tumo Park with national songs and dances


After the Holy Liturgy, the young people continued the celebration with national songs and dances, folk games, wreath-weaving, and casting lots. The Rudik Haroyan “Masunq” traditional song and dance ensemble performed at the event. The young people treated those present to festive dishes: katnapur, gata.
 

An action titled "Donate Blood, Save a Life" was organized at St. Gregory the Illuminator Church


The Blood Service staff of the Yolyan Hematology and Oncology Center collected blood from donors at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Church. They were welcomed at the church by the youth of the "Lusavorich" union, who coordinated the work without pay until the end of the day. There is always a need for blood donors in Armenia. One donor can save 3 lives.