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Spiritual song books in the Armenian Church


Sharakan books (sharaknots), treasuries (gandzarans) and song books (tagharans): why and how were they created, what songs does the Church consider to be canonical?
2014-04-17 11:46:09
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Year 2014– Year of Sahyan


Deputy Minister of Culture Artur Poghosyan presented the state event program to be held for the 100th anniversary of Hamo Sahyan.
2014-04-17 20:03:28
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“Communion Fully Changes One’s Life”: Armen Hyusnunts


Leader of State Jazz Band of Armenia, Armen Hyusnunts shares his thoughts and feelings on the sacrament of communion.
2014-04-17 21:23:45
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Holy Thursday: Divine Liturgy in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Holy Thursday, the last one of the Great Lent, is the commemoration day of the establishment of the Sacrament of Communion and the Last Supper. Video from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
2014-04-17 21:28:23
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Service of the Washing of Feet in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Before the crucifixion, at the guest-chamber,Christ kneeled and humbly washed his disciple’s feet as an example of humbleness and meekness. This service mentioned in the Gospel – Washing of the Feet, is traditionally offered by the Patriarch of All Armenians in the Mother See of Holy... more
2014-04-17 21:32:31
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Khavaroom (Betrayal) Service in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On Holy Thursday, following the evening Liturgy in all churches the service of Khavaroom is offered. It symbolizes the arrest, tortures, crucifixion and death of our Lord.
2014-04-18 12:24:45
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Benefactor of Holy Mother of God Church in Tsovinar village


On September 21, 2012, Holy Mother of God Church was built in Tsovinar village of Gegharkunik Marz to replace the former earthen church risen in the same spot. The idea came to life through the charity of fellow villagers Hakobyans.
2014-04-18 20:33:18
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April 18 – International Day of Monument and Sites


On April 18 Erebuni Historical and Archaeological Museum-Reserve and ICOMOS/Armenia celebrated the International Day of Monuments and Sites. The programme “Regional Co-operation for the Cultural Heritage Development” implemented in Armenia with the funding of the European Union in... more
2014-04-18 21:40:22
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Good Friday: Burial Service


Today, the evening Divine Liturgy is followed by yet another heartfelt service offered in all Churches - the burial service of Christ. The service was held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the presidency of the Catholicos of All Armenians.
2014-04-18 22:35:10
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Sharakans (Armenian chants): sources of the Armenian spiritual music


Records on one of the richest strata of the Armenian spiritual culture, the studies of sharakans, as an independent branch, trace back as early as the 5th century in parallel to the invention of letters. “It is impossible to sing sharakans as an ordinary vocal piece”, - assures... more
2014-04-19 20:25:18
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Visit to Odzun, Kobayr and Lori Castle (Lori Berd) Monuments


On the occasion of International Day for Monuments and Sites, the RA Ministry of Culture organized a visit to Odzun and Kobayr Monastery Complexes and Lori Castle in Lori and Stepanavan for architects and journalists. All three monuments are under construction.
2014-04-19 22:44:39
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New fairy-tale by Yerazik Grigoryan


The 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... more
2014-04-07 20:02:36

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