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Feast of St. Sarkis in Saint Sarkis CathedralToday, a festive Divine Liturgy was offered in all churches bearing the name of Saint Sarkis. Under the presidency of Catholicos of All Armenians, the relics of St. Sarkis were taken from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to the St. Sarkis Cathedral.
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Emma and SamvelWhile serving in the army, Samvel lost his capacity to walk as a result of gunshot. He met Emma during the medical treatment. This year, the newly-weds celebrate the Feast of St. Sarkis for the first time together. |
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Celebratory concert dedicated to the Army Day in National Academic Theatre of Opera and BalletThe concert of January 28, the congratulations and words of praise on the 28th anniversary of the Armenian Army, were all addressed to Armenian soldier. The celebration was attended by Karekin II the Catholicos of All Armenians and Aram I Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia.
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Opening of Komitas Museum-InstituteIn Komitas Pantheon of Yerevan the Museum of Komitas Vardapet was opened. This is the very first newly established Museum of the independent Armenia. It will have scientific-research center, universal concert hall of 200 seats, music studio, library, and a publishing house. Komitas Museum-Institute features composition from Komitas-related funds of Yeghishe Charents Literature and Art Museum, Armenian National Gallery and National Library.
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Candlelight Divine Liturgy in the Mother See of Holy EtchmiadzinCandlelight Divine Liturgy was offered in the Mother See by Bishop Arshak Khachatryan. At the end of the Divine Liturgy, the Good Tidings of Holy Nativity was announced by the Catholicos of All Armenians as per the established tradition.
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Armenian community of St. PetersburgThe azure pearl of St. Petersburg – St. Catharine Armenian Church, the Armenian Education Center of Lazaryans, the Choir functioning adjacent to the Church, the Dance Ensemble, Women Union, a foundation supporting disabled children; all these institutions make part of active hotbeds of the life of St. Petersburg Armenian community. Recently our crew returned from St. Petersburg. |
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Grigor Melik-Avagyan“What's All the Noise of the River about?”, “Mother’s Heart”, “Heart Singing”: all these films and recognized and loved by the Armenian audience. Friends of filmmaker Grigor Melik-Adamyan tell about him, namely film director Ruben Gevorgyants and Grigor Harutyunyan, film cameraman Levon Atoyants, National Artist of Armenia Guzh Manukyan, Merited Artist of Armenia Emanvel Manukyan. |
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Hermitage is 250 years oldEvery year, on December 7 – the Feast of St. Ekaterina, the establishment day of Hermitage is celebrated. This year the Museum celebrates its 250th anniversary. |
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Concert of Chamber Orchestra with exceptional performances of soloistsBrahms, Tchaikovsky, Bach, Vivaldi: another concert of the State Chamber Orchestra of Armenia with performances of soloists on termenvox, flute and piano. |
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Concert in St. Petersburg dedicated to the centenary of the Armenian GenocideThe concert was held in Grand Hall of Philharmonia organized with joint efforts of the Armenian Apostolic Church Center for Arts in St. Petersburg, “Culture and Future” charity-public Foundation and International Cultural Foundation of Terteryan. Youth Symphonic Orchestra of St. Petersburg was playing conducted by Merited Artist of Russia Alexander Titov. |
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This year composer Vladilen Balian celebrates his jubileeThis year sees 90th anniversary of Vladilen Balian. Our crew was hosted at composer’s house. |
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Avet Terterian’s Symphony No 3 in St. Petersburg Grand Philharmonic HallThe cultural capital of Russia also celebrates the 85th birthday and 20th years of the death of renowned Armenian composer Avet Terterian. His Symphony No 3 was heard in St. Petersburg Grand Philharmonic Hall by the performance of Youth Symphonic Orchestra of Petersburg. |