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Baptism of Muslim Armenians from Diarbekir in EtchmiadzinThese days, two Muslim Armenians, visiting their homeland through the program “Come Home” of the Ministry of Diaspora, applied to get baptized in Armenia and enlisted in the Christian Church. Bishop BagratGalstanyan performed baptism ceremony at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
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New playground in Marie Izmirlian Orphanage14 young Canadian Armenians, who are staying in Armenia for one month within the scope of the program “Christian Youth Mission to Armenia”, have renovated and improved 7 stalls and the playground of Marie Izmirlian Orphanage.
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Feast of Transfiguration in the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinToday our Church celebrated third of the five tabernacle feasts – the Transfiguration of Christ. The festive Divine Liturgy was offered by Bishop Mushegh Babayan at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
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Blessing of water source in ArzniIn expectation of the Feast of Transfiguration (Vardavar), Father Hakob Khachatryan blessed the water sources accessing the city prior on the eve of the Feast.
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St. Saghmosavank now with new church bellsThe bell ring will from now on be heard not only in Saghmosavan village of Aragatsotn Diocese, but also along the entire picturesque canyon, where St. Gregory the Illuminator used to have a hermitage in the IV century. It’s hard to say when the bell of 800 years old Saghmosavank disappeared. Today new bells were installed in the Monastery.
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Conflict in the Area of Song and MusicWhat conflicts are identified, on one hand, in the area of song and music, and, on the other hand, how are the public conflicts reflected on is very same area? The topic is discussed by composers Artur Shahnazaryan and Vagharshak Zakaryan. The conversation is hosted by Anna Sargsyan. |
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Premiere of Cadence Ensemble at Cafesjian Art CenterPieces of Komitas’ creations arranged for guitar, violin, contrabass, piano and accordion: the concert of July 16 held at Cafesjian Art Center was to pay homage to the guests of Golden Apricot Film Festival.
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“Let There Be Light” to Krzysztof ZanussiWithin the scope of Golden Apricot International Film Festival, Polish filmmaker Krzysztof Zanussi was handed the award “Let There Be Light” determined by the Mother See for his great contribution in the world cinematography. The award was handed to the filmmaker by the Patriarch of All Armenians.
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New hotel in Parajanov styleOn the occasion of the 11th Golden Apricot, the American Armenian philanthropist Levon Der-Bedrosian has turned his newly opened Silk Road House into a cultural hotbed furnished in Parajanov style. Parallel to the festival, the House hosted screenings of documentaries on the legendary director and an international conference.
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Presentation of the book “Once upon a time there was a Parajanov” and opening of photograph exhibitiFor the first time ever, the memory-novel of Garri Kuntsev, the sound director of Sergei Parajanov's films “The Legend of Suram Fortress”, “Ashugh Gharib” and “Confession”, was published in Armenian. The book also contains exclusive photographs of Yuri Harmash, the “Arabesques” provided by Kuntsev’s daughter.
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Golden Apricot 11th Yerevan International Film Festivalkicked offOfficial opening of the film festival took place at Opera and Ballet Theatre. The 11th Golden Apricot is dedicated to the memory of Sergei Parajanov.
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Students of Moscow Armenian Church Youth Center in their homelandMembers of ''Hayasa'' Dance Ensemble of the Moscow Armenian Church Youth Center are again hosted in their homeland for a month to participate in the Festival “My Armenia” organized by the RA Ministry of Diaspora.
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