The History Museum is exhibiting items belonging to Armenian immigrants who took refuge in Marseille


Samples of the exhibition come from two different collections. In one section, there are materials collected by the “ARAM” association about Armenian refugees in the former military camp Camp Otto in Marseille. In the other, there are exhibits from the collection of the History Museum, which tell about the places from which Armenian refugees arrived in France. Most of the refugees are from Sebastia, but also from Konya, Yoghzat, Ayntap, Van, Kharberd and Tokat. The refugees who were deported in 1915 wandered in the deserts for a long time, trying not to go far from their birthplaces, without losing hope of returning home. The fall of Izmir in 1922 finally destroyed their hopes of returning. This is due to the fact that they arrived in Marseille not in 1915, but in 1922.

 

The premiere of the historical drama "The Partisan" will take place at Hakob Paronyan's Theater


The play describes the 29-year period of anarchy in Greater Armenia at the end of the 3rd century. According to the author of the play, Samvel Mheryan, King Trdat is not an active character in the play, but throughout the entire drama it is noticeable that the people are waiting for a king who will declare Christianity the state religion. The director of the play is Artur Sahakyan. The partisan is played by Honored Artist Samson Stepanyan. These days, rehearsals and working meetings are taking place for the performance.

The Kօmitas Museum has acquired a collection of exclusive letters related to the priest's treatment


The letters were written during Komitas' final years in the Villejuif psychiatric hospital. The museum acquired their digital copies through a partnership with the psychiatric hospital. The letters are semi-official, semi-friendly conversations between the archbishop's treating doctor and Margarit Babayan, Astvatsatur Harents, and Komitas' guardianship committee.

Meetings with clergy are being organized at the Artsakh Diocese office


Members of the Youth Union of the Holy Mother of God Church in Stepanakert are organizing discussions with clergy. This time, the Director of the Church and Youth Training Programs, Bishop Vahan Hovhannisyan, met with the youth. At the meeting, they discussed the topic of "The Existence of Evil Contrary to the Resurrection of Christ."

 

Newmeg Publishing and AGBU Organize Genocide Studies Week


The event featured a discussion with the author of the book “The Origins of the Genocide State” or “A Hundred Years of Apartheid” by Turkish historian Taner Akçam, in which Akçam criticizes Turkey’s hundred-year history, highlighting structural problems and the absence of democratic values. He notes that the history of the country’s founding is distorted and serves the regime. According to Akçam, Turkey’s state structure is based on discrimination, violence and oppression, which is reminiscent of the workings of the “apartheid” system. The Turkish historian suggests rewriting history from a new perspective, without propaganda, and calls for accepting the mistakes of the past so that Turkey can build a freer and more just society.

 

Eyewitness accounts on display at the Genocide Museum-Institute


For a year, the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute will host a temporary exhibition titled “Documenting the Crime: Eyewitness Documenters of the Armenian Genocide,” dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the genocide. The exhibition features testimonies from about seventy documenters from thirty countries around the world in the form of photographs, diaries, official correspondence, and personal belongings.

 

The torchlight procession reached the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex on April 23 with the slogan "Do not renounce"


Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan, Director of the External Relations and Protocol Department of the Mother See, joined the Torchlight March on April 23 at the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex. In his speech, the Archbishop emphasized the importance of efforts aimed at international recognition of the Armenian Genocide and condemned manifestations of genocide denial.
 

After the Resurrection Liturgy in the courtyard of St. Anna Church, believers danced in a circle


Every year on Easter and Christmas, the “Ari Pari” platform organizes a folk festival. The clergy welcomes the efforts of young people interested in national dance and supports them. The participants of the folk festival dance Ververi, Yarkhusta, and Kochari.

Candlelight Liturgy celebrated at St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Church


The faithful have gone to St. Gregory the Illuminator Church to conclude Lent, receive Communion, and take home the good news of Christ's life-giving resurrection from the church. At the end of the liturgy, the faithful light a lamp from the church's lampstands and candles placed near the altar and take it to illuminate their homes.

Believers survived the final hours of Christ's earthly life


After the order of crucifixion, the commemoration of the descent of Jesus from the cross and his burial was performed on Good Friday evening. The service of Christ's burial was performed in the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin under the presiding authority of the Catholicos of All Armenians.

In all Armenian Apostolic Churches, a Betrayal Service was held


The Brotherhood of the Mother See, presided over by the Catholicos of All Armenians, participates in the sacred ceremony. The Order of the Eclipse symbolizes the memory of the betrayal and suffering of Christ. It refers to Good Friday, but is performed on the evening of Holy Thursday, since, according to the church calendar, the day begins after the evening service of the previous day.

 

The Church commemorated the Last Supper of Christ and the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist


On the morning of Holy Thursday, the Service for those who are fasting (Apashkharoghac) was held in the Mother Cathedral, followed by the Midday Service. The fasting faithful participated in the ceremony. On the morning of Holy Thursday, those who repent are granted absolution. Penitence is one of the seven sacraments of the Armenian Church. A penitent is a person who repents of a crime, offense, or mistake and is ready to atone for the sin. Those who sincerely repent and are granted absolution.