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Gospel of Mark 1. 21-28“And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught”. What city Capernaum was, who and what was Christ teaching? Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations. |
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Sunday School Teachers awarded with Letters of AppreciationBy the initiative of the Christian Education Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, a number of teachers of Sunday Schools operating in Armenian dioceses, were awarded with Letters of Appreciation. |
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40 years of pilgrimages: portrait of granny ParzanushAlmost all the priests know Parzanush Margaryan. She is 78 years old and has walked across the entire Armenia, visited the sacred places of Artsakh. She has organized a trip to Jerusalem twice. |
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The Holy Altar and Baptismal Pool of St. Hovhannes Church in Argavand village consecratedSt. Hovhannes Church of Argavand village, Armavir Marz, was renovated and re-consecrated. Recently, Bishop Sion Adamyan, Primate of Armavir Diocese, consecrated also the newly-constructed Holy Altar and baptismal pool of the Church. |
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“Blessed Road”: photography exhibition at Tekeyan CenterChristianity, Islam and Buddhism: world religions for peace. On November 8, the international mobile exhibition opened in Tekeyan Center featured the mission of all mail religions of the world which is to have a harmonic society without weapons and war. |
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Blessing ceremony at State Economics University of YerevanOn November 6, a HEI blessing ceremony was offered at State Economics University of Yerevan. The ceremony was served by Bishop Mushegh Babayan. |
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Visit of the Minister of Culture of Armenia Hasmik Poghosyan to Tavush MarzOn October 31, the Minister of Culture of Armenia visited TavushMarz. She met with the teachers of Noyemberyan Music School and familiarized with the progress of restoration works of Goshavank and Varagavank. While visiting Dilijan State Music School, the Minister met with the artists and scholars of the region and attended the exhibition and concert of the region’s gifted children. |
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Final events of the Community Art FestivalHandicraft, interactive and painting games, open-air exhibitions in Yerevan. On October 30 and 31, the Community Art Festival finalized its three-year activity program. |
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Conference on “Spiritual Support to Families” programIt’s been 4 years now that Christian Education Department of the Mother See, WCC Round Table with the support of UN Population Fund is implementing “Spiritual Support to Families” program. From October 29-31, a conference on this program was held entitled “Impact of Stereotypes and Values on Family”. |
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Series of lectures by visiting specialists in Gevorkian Theological SeminaryFrench theologian Régine Hunziker delivered 3 lectures in Gevorkian Theological Seminary. Hunziker teaches Old Testament at the University of Strasbourg. |
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“Heatful Corner” in Artists’ UnionOn October 22, the “Heatfull Corner” group house residents had another exhibition-sale at the Artists’ Unions. The “Heatful Corner” is the first long-term group house in Armenia, where young people with mental and physical restrictions reside. |
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Newly-constructed Holy Cross Church of Lichk community consecratedThere are 2 sacred places in Lichk community of Gegharkunik Marz – Zvaravank, dating back to XVII century and Holy Mother of God constructed in the XIX century. Both Churches are destroyed. Four years ago the residents of Lichk initiated the construction of a new Church, which was consecrated on October 14. |