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Opening of exhibition “Classmates: 30 Years Later”Works of Fine Arts Academy students 1984-1990 were exhibited in the Artists’ Union under the title “Classmates: 30 Years Later”. Painting, graphics, sculpture, design, ceramics: around 150 works by 22 authors showcased at the exhibition.
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Meeting of future pedagogues with the Supreme PatriarchHow can we use the archival materials of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, are there any student exchange program in place, why isn’t the subject Armenian Church History introduced across all faculties of higher educational institutions? All these and other similar questions were asked during the meeting of graduates of History Faculty of the Pedagogical University held at “Vache and Tamar Manoukian” Library and Manuscript Repository of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
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Yeretsgins’ (priests’ wives) meeting at the Mother SeeWith the blessing of the Patriarch of All Armenians, a meeting of Yeretsgins was held at the Mother See for the first time. “Mission of the Yeretsgin in Pastoral Life”: this topic was presented by Rev. Fr. Zorayr Karapetyan, Parish Priest of the Voskevaz community in Aragatsotn Diocese and Yeretsgin Zinarik Antonyan.
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Feast of Annunciation of Virgin Mary at the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinOn the Feast of Annunciation of Virgin Mary, the curtains of church altars shut throughout the Lent were opened up. A blessing service was offered for mothers and mothers-to-be. Under the presidency of the Supreme Patriarch, the Divine Liturgy was served by Rev. Father VardanNavasardyan.
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New fairy-tale by Yerazik GrigoryanThe extended fairy-tale by Yerazik Grigoryan called “Your Excellency Bad Witch” was considered as the best work in the genre of fairy-tales in the book contest announced by “Orange” last year. It was also granted the award “National Feeling”. Recently, the tale was printed in a separated book. Illustrations are authored by animator Naira Muradyan.
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Commemoration night dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Abgar MuradyanThe concert of State Youth Orchestra of Armenia held on April 3 at Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall was dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the RA Merited Artist, professor, clarinet player Abgar Muradyan.
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“Beethoven Gala”: classic music celebration at Aram Khachaturian Concert HallOn April 4, the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia presented a night of Ludwig van Beethoven's music. Soloist were German pianistAndreas Frölich, violin Anush Nikoghosyan and cello player Alexander Chaushian arriving from the UK. The conductor’s board had the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra Eduard Topchyan.
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“ArmenBabakhanyan and young Armenian talents”: final concertFrom 2013, a target program for professional improvement of talented artists aged 11-20 with the support of the RA Minsistry of Culture. Recently they had their first final concert at Cafesjian Center for the Arts titled “Armen Babakhanyan and young Armenian talents”.
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Visit of Yerevan International Women’s Association to Holy EtchmiadzinInternational Women’s Association of Yerevan implements social and cultural program in Armenia and Diaspora and consists of 108 women from 32 different nationalities. On the occasion of women’s one-month celebrations, the members of Association visited Holy Etchmiadzin to receive the blessing of the Armenian Patriarch.
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Narekatsi Folk Instruments EnsembleKanoon, oud, kamancha, saz, santoor, pipe… Almost all Armenian musical instruments in one ensemble. Performances of 16-25 year old young people conveyed new life to these instruments.
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Grigor Lusavorich (Iluminator), Part BArtak Gnuni, archaeologist, PhD in History, presents the historical-political state of Armenia in late III century, AC, earthly and activities of Grigor Lusavorich. |
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Grigor Lusavorich (Iluminator), Part AArtak Gnuni, archaeologist, PhD in History, presents the historical-political state of Armenia in late III century, AC, earthly and activities of Grigor Lusavorich. |