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Presentation and ordination of priests at the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinThe evening of February 26 was a ceremony of presentation of priests at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. As per the rules of our Church, the presentation ceremony takes place the previous day of priests’ ordination. On February 27, on the Feast of St. Vartan and his Companions, 10 deacons were ordained into priests in the Mother See.
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Divine Liturgy in St. Zoravor Church of St. Vardan and his troopsOn this day, a blessing service is offered in all Armenian Churches. The soldiers were also awaited in St. Zoravor. However, because of the visit of the President of Georgia, the garrison was unable to participate in the festive Divine Liturgy. For that reason the believers waiting for them decided to congratulate them on-air at our TV station.
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Sergei DovlatovThroughout all his life, Sergei Dovlatov managed to publish just one story in his “native” soviet press, and the topic was industry. The writer residing in the State and getting published in the most prestigious periodicals, was only known by “self-published” materials and his own program aired by the “Liberty” radio-station. His last book, the 13th, which was supposed to be published in the Soviet Union, was actually published in 1990, a few days after the writer died. |
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“Emanation”: sculpture exhibitionIn the Artists’ Union the exhibition of sculptures by young sculptors Ashot Gevorgyan, Gegham Abrahamyan, Sargis Babayan, Gevorg Tadevosyan and Argishti Harutyunyan has been opened. The exhibition highlights the generation of luminous thoughts in the dark.
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“Yerevan of the 70-ies sings again”From 2005, on the initiative of musician Vazguen Asatrian, the music project “Yerevan of the 70-ies sings again” is implemented. On February 22 and 23, Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall hosted jazz and pop musicians of the 70-ies.
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New musical instrument – bass kanoonMusicians state, that this version of kanoon – bass kanoon, is a revolution in Armenian music. The presentation of the instrument took place in Arno Babajanian Concert Hall. The author was awarded with St. Grigor Narekatsi Medal.
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Concert of Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia to the memory of Claudio AbbadoOn February 19, on the initiative of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia, Verdi’s “Requiem” was performed at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall, which was dedicated to the memory of Claudio Abbado. The stage was hosting famous Armenian soloists Hasmik Papyan, Barsegh Tumanyan, Narine Ananikyan, Liparit Avetisyan.
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Premiere of “Artavazd II” filmThe cognitive film of historian Artak Movsisyan and film director Vahe Sukiasyan was screened first time in Moscow Cinema.
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“Havatamq” in the Hematology Center after YolyanBlood diseases and specifically leukemia are considered to be one of the gravest 7 diseases in the world in terms of the course of its treatment and cost. Father Hakob Khachatryan and the members of “Havatamq” Center visited the children under treatment at Yolyan Center.
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Armenian Church in Targu Ocna, Romania, needs rehabilitationThe condition of the Armenian Church St. Mary in Targu Ocna, Romania, constructed in 1825, has been determined to be in advanced stage of degradation by the specialists. Bishop Tatev Hakobyan, the Primate of the Diocese, announced the launching of the charity initiative Save the Armenian Church in Targu Ocna.
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Festive Khachaptouyt (a march during which the leader holds the Armenian Cross) to Lovers’ ParkAfter the festive Divine Liturgy of St. Sarkis, many young people participated in the march of Khachaptouyt heading towards Lovers’ Park from Mashtots and Baghramyan Avenues. Present at the festivity were Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan, the clergy of the Diocese, the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and other officials.
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100th anniversary of Benjamin Britten at Gafesjian Center for the ArtsA lecture called “Benjamin Britten in Armenia”, screening of film, music performances. 100th anniversary of the English composer was celebrated at Gafesjian Center for the Arts.
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