The year-end gathering of the youth unions of the Aragatsotn Diocese took place


With the blessing of the Diocesan Primate, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, 250 activists of the youth unions of the diocese and priests of the diocese gathered at the “Gulameryan” Armenian Youth House in Ashtarak of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The young people hosted Father Husik Smbatyan, a member of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and Secretary General of the Bible Society of Armenia. The spiritual responsible of the Youth Union, Father Paren Arakelyan, presented the programs implemented during this year and the achievements of the unions.

Ashtarak Youth Center duduk players won first place in the "World Art Games" competition


Participating in the “World Art Games” international competition held remotely in Spain, the duduk players of the Ashtarak Youth Center were awarded the honorary “First” prize. There is a duduk class at the Ashtarak Gulameryan Youth Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The education is for 5 years. The duduk class already has graduates who have been admitted to music colleges.

"Armenner" Ensemble Won the National Musical Instruments Festival in Tbilisi


The “Armenner” dhol ensemble of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the AGBU Nork Armenian Youth Center participated in the “National Musical Instruments and Singing” international festival held in Tbilisi. “Armenner” presented the composition “National Rhythms” during the festival. The dhol ensemble of the Nork Armenian Youth Center was recognized as the best in the “Most-Most-Most” nomination. The artistic director of the “Armenner” ensemble and the teacher of the dhol class is James Gasparyan.

Students of Ashtarak's Gulameryan Youth center achieve high rankings in competitions


Gevorg Nazaryan participated in the "German Hit Parade" remote competition and passed the second round. In February, he will leave for Germany. Gagik Vardanyan participated in the "Global Fest" republican art competition festival and took first place. He presented the "Sasno series" at the competition. The ethnographic song and dance class was awarded the Grand Prix at the "Mi Nova" republican competition-festival.

Certificates were presented to volunteers who participated in the Blessing of the Holy Muron and the reconsecration of the Mother Cathedral


At the Pan ACYO central office of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Archbishop Vazgen Mirzakhanyan, Director of the Office for Ecclesiastical Conceptual Issues of the Mother See, conveyed the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians to the young people and appreciated their devoted service to the church. The young people participating in the meeting expressed gratitude for the opportunity to participate in historical events as volunteers.

The "Narek" dance ensemble of the Nork Youth Center celebrated its 35th anniversary


At the Paronyan State Theater of Musical Comedy, the ensemble and the students of the Narek Dance School presented traditional dances, academic performances and premieres. On the occasion of the anniversary year, the Narek students presented performances by all the choreographers and directors who have directed or collaborated with the ensemble over the past 35 years.

An exhibition of the pottery class students of the Arabkir Youth Center was held


The Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the Armenian General Benevolent Union's Arabkir Armenian Children's Home pottery class students organized an exhibition titled "Clay Poetry: The Fusion of Soil and Soul with the Hands of Little Ones" at the "Naregatsi" Art Institute. The opening of the exhibition was performed by Nare Nigoyan, a student of the Arabkir Armenian Children's Home, a kanoon player.

Students of Gulameryan Youth Center Win First Prizes at International Painting Festivals


Students in the painting class of the Gulameryan Youth Center of Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin draw, create, and participate in republican and international competitions and exhibitions. The children have represented Armenia at a high level at remote festivals held in Spain, Italy, Japan, and Iran. 23 students study in the painting class of the Youth Center. The children also study the history of the Armenian Church, rituals, and national and folk holidays.

 

The recreation and bedroom section of the FAR Children's Protection Center has been renovated


The children's bedroom section is ready after the renovation at the Children's Protection Center of the Armenian Apostolic Church's Armenian Relief Fund. They were temporarily accommodated in the first floor, in the classrooms, during the renovation. Bathrooms have been added, the bedrooms and areas for children's play, entertainment and relaxation have been newly furnished. The crisis intervention temporary care service provides support to abandoned and abused minors.
 

Ashtarak Youth Center Dhol Players Won First Place in the "World Art Games" International Competition


The Ashtarak Youth Center "Gulameryan" Dhol Players of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin participated in the "World Art Games" International Competition Festival held remotely in Spain and won an honorable first place. The Dhol class has been operating since 2015. There are currently 18 students studying there. There are 14 classes in the Ashtarak Youth Center Gulameryan. The Youth Center is attended not only by children from Ashtarak, but also by children from surrounding villages. Children displaced from Artsakh study for free.
 

The funeral service for national benefactor Gerard Trbanjian was held at the Church of the Holy Archangels


The funeral service for national benefactor Gerard Trbanjian was held at the Church of the Holy Archangels of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, under the presidency of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. He made a significant contribution, especially in the field of education. The benefactor’s name is given to the Harichavank monastery’s seminary, where future clergy receive their education.
 

AGBU's "Katapult" program educates creators and imparts entrepreneurial skills


The aim of the "Katapult" cultural creative project of the Armenian General Benevolent Union is to preserve the heritage and develop it. The project deals with finding a sales platform for an individual artist to the acquisition of property and equipment for the Matenadaran or Philharmonic Orchestra. With the support of the project, the laboratory-exhibition hall "Skills, Art and Crafts of Medieval Armenia" was opened in Matenadaran, where it was shown how perfumes, dyes, and invigorating drinks were obtained from plants in the Middle Ages.