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New books 31.03.2014


Antares Publishing House republished the novel “Therese Raquin” of Emil Zola.
Zangak Publishing House presents the series “Shakespeare Stories” – rendering of the selection of works by the famous English playwrights.
Eastern Armenian translation of Patriarch Hakob Nalyan’s sermons can be purchased at the book-stores of the Mother See.

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Narekatsi National Instruments Ensemble is five years old


It’s been five years, since Narekatsi National Instruments Ensemble operating under the roof of Narekatsi Art Union, presents Armenian folk music in various European countries. The Ensemble has an upcoming concert dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Charles Aznavour.

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Conductor Lavard Skou-Larsen and pianist Ashley Wass in Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall


On March 28, the State Philharmonic Orchestra of Armenia perforemed under the guidance of Austrian conductor Lavard Skou-Larsen. During the night, the overture of Mozart’s “The Clemency of Titus”, Beethoven Symphony 7 and Piano Concerto 5. The soloist was Ashley Wass from UK.

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Mijink (Median Day of the Great Lent): The Great Lent is its half-way


On March 26, the clergy of Araratian and church-loving youth union members gathered in the celebration hall of the primacy to jointly celebrate the mid-way in the spiritual road of the Lent.
Mijink was also celebrated in “Hratch and Suzanne Toufayan” Youth Center charity canteen, where around 200 needy people are fed every day.

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Exhibition of Regentag portfolio of Friedensreich Hundertwasser


Regentag portfolio of Friedensreich Hundertwasser, renowned 20th century Austrian artist, was presented at Cafesjian Center for the Arts. The name Regentag translates as “rainy day” comprised of ten unique creations.

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Children’s community of the Holy Archangels Church


New community has been formed around the seminary students in the Holy Archangels Church near Mayravank. Here a group of children from 7-15 years old had been waiting for us.

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New books 24.03.2014


“Antares” Publishing House published a complete collection of Gurgen Mahari’s heritage. Publishing Unit of the Mother See delivered the sermons and speeches by Catholicos Gevorg Chorekchyan, while he was archbishop.

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New books 17.03.2014


Since 2008, every year one volume of encyclopedic testimony-book “Armenia of All Times” by playwright, actress, director Anna Petrosyan is being published.
The Publishing Department of the Mother See has initiated publishing of the series of Explanatory Chrestomathy of the Armenian Literature. The very first of the series published is "Interpretation of Parables from the Gospel" by the staff member Lilit Hovsepyan.

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Sunday of the Lost (Prodigal) Son: Divine Liturgy at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


“A human being commits sins in his life, whether wantedly or unwantedly, yet blessed is the one who will have enough courage, like the prodigal son, to repent and ask for forgiveness of his sins from God by saying: “Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight”, said His Grace Hovnan at the Divine Liturgy of the Third Sunday of the Great Lent, the Sunday of the Lost Son.

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Zara of Dogma Rock Band


Zaruhi Gevorgyan with the education of a pianist, more known as Dogma’s Zara in music circles, is in rock music since 2008. Most of the specialists and rock fans had reservations in terms of woman in rock music…

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Lyus Vocal Quintet at Gafesjian Center for the Arts


Six choral songs devoted to the Holy Mother of God, folk song arrangements by Komitas; the concert of Luys Quintet on March 5 to the Day of Maternity and Beauty.

Barekamutyun Ensemble


Since 1987, over five generations have been changed in Barekamutyun (Friendship) Ensemble, yet the dance troupe continues retaining its unique feature and distinguish itself within the Armenian dance art.
Artistic directors and dancers of Barekamutyun Ensemble tell about their everyday hard work and creative interests in the Rehearsal Room.