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Created on 04 July 2020.
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Divine Liturgy dedicated to the Feast of Discovery of the Relics of St. Gregory the Illuminator was celebrated at Cathedral of St. George in Tbilisi

Created on 01 July 2020.
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Feast of the Universal Holy Church of Etchmiadzin celebrated in Tbilisi

Created on 17 June 2020.
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Steps to implement the Jinishian project in Javakheti

Created on 12 June 2020.
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Food and hygienic supplies to the faithful of Armenian churches in Tbilisi

Created on 07 June 2020.
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Prayer for Healing at the Armenian Diocese in Georgia

Created on 07 June 2020.
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Congratulations of Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia on the occasion of the International Day for Protection of Children

Created on 01 June 2020.
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''Vardaton'' (The Feast of Roses) dedicated to Sayat Nova is uninterrupted

Created on 01 June 2020.
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A good deed is also a beautiful example

Created on 01 June 2020.
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Another charity event was held

Created on 24 May 2020.
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Feast of the Ascension celebrated in Tbilisi

Created on 22 May 2020.
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Distance learning of Armenian language in one-day schools of Armenian Diocese in Georgia

The educational process continues in Armenian language teaching one-day schools of the Department of Education, Armenian Diocese in Georgia. In the situation of spread of epidemic and state of emergency in the country, from the very first day when the working process was stopped, on the initiative of Director of Department of Education Eugenia Markosyan and with the blessing of Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan, the classes are held in a remote format in St. Gregory of Narek Saturday School and St. Elias the Prophet Sunday School. Teachers Tamara Gaboyan, Roza Zohrabyan and Revik Karapetyan recruited pupils from the first and second grades of the two schools and continue teaching according to the program.

The online classes with using modern methods are interesting for pupils, they learn Mashtots' alphabet, grammar of Armenian language, get acquainted with the treasury of Armenian literature and dive into the pages of Armenian history. And the most recent history lesson, dedicated to the 105th anniversary of Armenian Genocide, became a unique paying tribute to the memory of the 1.5 million canonized Holy Martyrs.

The remote classes of Armenian will continue until the end of the academic year.

Created on 04 May 2020.
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Commemoration ceremony in Armenian Diocese in Georgia

St. Etchmiatsin, Surb Gevorg

Created on 04 May 2020.
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Statement of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia

Created on 18 April 2020.
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The Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ at the Armenian Diocese in Georgia

Created on 14 April 2020.
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Candlelight Divine Liturgy in Armenian Churches in Tbilisi

Created on 14 April 2020.
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Festive goods for needy families

Created on 13 April 2020.
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Divine Liturgy on the occasion of Palm Sunday in churches of Armenian Diocese in Georgia

Created on 12 April 2020.
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The Commemoration of the Forty Holy Martyrs was celebrated at the Armenian Diocese in George

On Match 21st, 2020, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church celebrated the Commemoration of the Holy Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. During the Evening Service, under the presidency of Vicar of the Armenian

Created on 23 March 2020.
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National prayer and Clergy meeting at the Armenian Diocese in Georgia

Today, on March 18th, 2020, in accordance with the exhortation of Catholicos of All Armenians, national prayer was offered both in all churches in Armenia and the Cathedral of Saint George in Tbilisi.

Created on 19 March 2020.
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Armenian churches in Tbilisi were disinfected

By the order of the Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan, on March 16th, 2020, the Cathedral of Saint George and Saint Etchmiadzin church in Tbilisi (Armenian Diocese in Georgia)

Created on 19 March 2020.
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Bells rand in the churches of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia

Under the leadership of the Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan, the Armenian Diocese joined the suggestion made by the Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia, His Holiness and Beatitude Ilia II, related with the spread of

Created on 15 March 2020.
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Visit of volunteers of the Youth Department of Armenian Diocese in Georgia to Mtskheta

On February 29, 2020, about two dozen volunteers of Youth Department of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, with the blessings and good wishes of Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan, after praying with spiritual servant

Youth

Created on 03 March 2020.
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Presentation of two-year activity report of State Agency for Religious Issues

On February 26, 2020, report of activities of State Agency for Religious Issues for 2018-2019 years was presented in Baltimore hotel, Tbilisi. The presentation of the report was attended by the leaders of religious organizations in Georgia, members of Georgian Parliament

Created on 03 March 2020.
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Armenian Patriarch in Constantinople made a stop in Tbilisi

On his way to Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, on February 28, 2020, Armenian Patriarch in Constantinople, His Grace Bishop Sahak II Mashalian made a stop in Tbilisi. His Grace and the members of delegation headed by him were welcomed by Vicar of the Armenian

Created on 29 February 2020.
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May we pray to seek salvation from the disease

On February 27, 2020, after the Evening Service, under the presidency of the Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan and with the participation of deacons, a joint prayer was offered and those present prayed asking Almighty God to save and protect from worldwide disease.

Created on 29 February 2020.
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The eve of Great Lent (Great Barekendan) was celebrated with Harisa Festival

On February 23rd, 2020, the Eve of Great Lent (Great Barekendan) was celebrated in the Armenian Diocese in Georgia with a Divine Liturgy celebrated by Rev. Father Tetev Marukyan in St. Etchmiadzin church in Tbilisi. The ''Harisa – 2020'' festival was dedicated to the

Created on 25 February 2020.
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The tradition and mystery of the Feast of St. Vartan the Captain and Companions

On February 20th, 2020, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church celebrated the feast of St. Vartan the Captain and his 1036 Companions. On the occasion of the feast, Rev. Father Virap Ghazaryan celebrated Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral of St. George in Tbilisi. Rev. Father

Created on 22 February 2020.
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Armenians of Tbilisi celebrated Hovhannes Tumanyan's 151st anniversary

February 19 is the birthday of All-Armenian Poet Hovhannes Tumanyan. The poet's 151st anniversary was celebrated properly and festively in Tbilisi.

House Tumanyan

Created on 22 February 2020.
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The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple (Tiarn’ndaraj) was celebrated in Cathedral of St. George in Tbilisi

The Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ is one of favorite feasts of Armenian people. The Feast was celebrated with church ceremonies and joyful folk celebrations in the churches of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia.

Created on 20 February 2020.
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Journey to the Past

On February 10th, 2020, the group of officials of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, with the participation of clergy and led by the Diocesan Vicar, Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan attended the screening of the ''Journey to the Past'' documentary film dedicated to Patriarch Jacob of Mstbin (Hakob Mtsbnetsi) at ''Amirani'' cinema in Tbilisi.

Created on 20 February 2020.
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Joy of Tiarn'ndaraj in Armenian Diocese in Georgia

On February 13th, 2020, the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ was celebrated in St. Etchmiadzin church in Avlabari. The mystery of the Feast is the Presentation of 40 day-old Christ Child to the Temple by Virgin Mary. The celebration of the Feast began

Created on 20 February 2020.
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Minister Suren Papikyan visited Armenian organizations

Surb Gevorg, House Tumanyan

On February 12th, 2020, within the framework of his two-day visit to Georgia, Suren Papikyan, RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Development visited the Cathedral of St. George in Tbilisi, despite his busy day full of meeting. Minister Papikyan was welcomed

Created on 18 February 2020.
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Intellectual competition for youth was launched

On February 9th, 2020, the first round of youth intellectual competition took place in Calouste Gulbenkian hall of ''Hayartun'' Center of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia. The initiator and organizer of the competition is the Department of Youth of the Armenian Diocese in

Hayartun, Youth

Created on 13 February 2020.
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Feast of St. Sarkis was celebrated with Divine Liturgies

The Feast of St. Sarkis the Captain was celebrated in churches of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia with Divine Liturgies, pilgrimages to the chapels named after the Saint, Blessing of young people service, folk traditions and distribution of salty cookies cooked by the students of youth centers.

Created on 10 February 2020.
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Feast of St. Sarkis the Captain celebrated at the Armenian Diocese in Georgia

The Feast of St. Sarkis the Captain, his son Mardiros and his 14 soldiers-companions is one of favorite feasts of Armenian Apostolic Holy Church and it was properly celebrated at the Armenian Diocese in Georgia with love and devotion of people.

Created on 10 February 2020.
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Schoolchildren were happy with gifts by ''Samaritan's Purse'' Christian humanitarian organization

On February 4th, 2020, the Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan, accompanied by Rev. Father Zaven Yazichyan, Pastor of Shahumyan settlement, Karmir (Red) and Aghkyorpi villages in Marneuli, Kvemo-Kartli region

Created on 10 February 2020.
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High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs had a meeting with representatives of Armenian community in Georgia

Hayartun, St. Etchmiatsin

On February 3rd, 2020, within the framework of his working visit to Georgia, Zareh Sinanyan, RA High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs and Hayk Yengibaryan, Head of All-Armenian projects Department’s scientific-educational projects, led by Ambassador

Created on 08 February 2020.
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High commissioner for Diaspora Affairs visited Cathedral of St. George in Tbilisi

Surb Gevorg, House Tumanyan

On February 1, 2020, RA High Commissioner for Diaspora Affairs Zareh Sinanyan who was in Tbilisi on a working visit, and Hayk Yengibaryan, Head of All-Armenian projects Department's scientific-educational projects, led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to Georgia Ruben Sadoyan and accompanied by diplomats of Embassy, visited Cathedral of St. George of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia.

Created on 05 February 2020.
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The success of Vardeli String Quartet in Malta

2020 has started with a special success for the Vardeli String Quartet. On January 18-22, young musicians who study in classes of Professor Ernst Arakelov and Nodar Zhvania, honorable teachers of string instruments in Vano Sarajishvili Tbilisi State Conservatoire, participated in international string contest in Valletta city, Malta.

Created on 05 February 2020.
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''Hayartun'' Center participated in celebration of Armenian Army Day in Berdavan

On January 26, 2020, the 28th anniversary of Armenian Army was solemnly celebrated in the palace of culture of Berdavan village, Tavush province, RA. The hall was full of spectators. The concert was honored with the presence of His Grace Bishop Bagrat Galstyan

Created on 30 January 2020.
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Armenian Diocese in Georgia took part in Ecumenical Prayer

On January 24, 2020, a joint Ecumenical Prayer Service was held in Tbilisi. For years, this prayer service offered by the churches of the four Christian confessions in Georgia: Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Holy Church, Roman Catholic Church, Evangelical

Created on 03 February 2020.
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Gifts by ''Samaritan's Purse'' organization to the children of Armenian Diocese in Georgia

On January 24, 2020, the pupils of ''St. Moses of Khoren'' (Surb Movses Khorenatsi) preschool (Armenian Diocese in Georgia) were in special joyful mood. After receiving the blessings of Rev. Father Kirakos Davtyan, Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, beautiful Christmas presents were given to the children by the ''Samaritan's Purse'' Christian humanitarian organization.

Created on 28 January 2020.
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Youth Department's volunteers toured Tbilisi

On January 19, 2020, at the initiative of the Youth Department of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, a cognitive tour of youth volunteers group in colorful and multinational Tbilisi was organized and implemented. The group of volunteers, led by coordinator

Youth

Created on 31 January 2020.
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Georgian Orthodox Church celebrated the Feast of Baptism of the Lord

On January 19, 2020, Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan, Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia presided over the Sunday Divine Liturgy celebrated by Rev. Father Tatev Marukyan at St. Etchmiadzin church in Tbilisi, Armenian Diocese in Georgia.

Created on 20 January 2020.
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Feast of the Holy Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ was celebrated at the Armenian Diocese in Georgia

On January 6, 2020, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church celebrated the Feats of the Holy Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The first major feast was celebrated with a Divine Liturgy in all churches of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia.

Created on 09 January 2020.
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''Silva Kaputikyan -100'': the semi-annual reporting concert of the ''Hayartun'' Center of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia

On December 27, 2019, the semi-annual reporting concert of artistic groups took place at the ''Hayartun'' Center of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia. The event has a deep message and was dedicated to Silva Kaputikyan's 100th anniversary. The event program

Created on 07 January 2020.
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Candlelight Divine Liturgy in the churches of Armenian Diocese in Georgia

On the evening of January 5, 2020, on the occasion of the first major feast, The Holy Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ, a Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the churches of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia. On the Eve of the Holy Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ, a Candlelight Divine Liturgy was celebrated in churches.

Created on 06 January 2020.
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Christmas Party by Preschool students and Santa Claus gifts

On December 26, 2019, the Christmas Party organized by ''Saint Moses of Khoren'' (''Surb Movses Khorenatsi'') Preschool took place in Calouste Gulbenkian Hall of ''Hayartun'' Center of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia.

Created on 31 December 2019.
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The ruins of St. Minas Church in Tbilisi are being destroyed

Without a roof, ruined walls and turned into garbage: in this condition St. Minas Church spends its fateful days in the center of Tbilisi. The traces of the once-standing ancient Armenian Church are constantly being erased. Even with a ruined roof (collapsed in 2014)

Created on 23 December 2019.
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An informational resource for clergymen

On December 18, 2019, the presentation of the ''Early marriage and domestic violence issues'' informational resource and brochure for clergy took place in Sheraton Metechi Palace Hotel.

Created on 20 December 2019.
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Great Armenian poet Gevorg Emin's 100th birthday anniversary was celebrated at ''Alexander Mantashev'' Center

Surb Phrkich, Alexander Mantashyants

On December 14, 2019, an event took place at the ''Alexander Mantashev'' Educational, Cultural and Youth Center (director of the Center Sona Hovhannisyan) in Batumi, Armenian Diocese in Georgia. It was dedicated to the 100th

Created on 19 December 2019.
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Hovhannes Tumanyan – 150: Presentation of three books in Tbilisi

On December 11, 2019, the presentation of Hovhannes Tumanyan's three new books became also the summary of events dedicated to the 150th anniversary of two geniuses - Tumanyan and Komitas Archimandrite (Komitas Vardapet). The event took place in the ceremony hall of Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia, in Tbilisi.

Created on 17 December 2019.
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Ghapama feast celebration at spiritual center in Rustavi

On December 8, 2019, traditional celebration of Ghapama feast took place at the ''Saint Gregory of Narek'' Spiritual, Educational and Cultural Center in Rustavi (Armenian Diocese in Georgia). This Armenian national dish made of pumpkin has been the main dish at

Grigor Narekatsi

Created on 14 December 2019.
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Robert Hovhannisyan was sent to his last resting place

Today, on December 8, 2019, theatre admirers of Tbilisi sent famous actor of Petros Adamyan Tbilisi State Armenian Drama Theatre, honored artist of Georgia, well-known person Robert Hovannisyan to his last resting place.

Created on 14 December 2019.
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The wound is healed, the memory is unforgettable

Hayartun, St. Etchmiatsin

More than three dozen years passed since the day when peace in Armenia was suddenly broken. On December 7, 1988, a devastating earthquake (10 magnitudes at the epicenter) occurred in the area where 40% of population was living.

Created on 14 December 2019.
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150th anniversary of Petros Adamyan

The 150-year-old Armenian theatre in Tbilisi is the only professional state theatre outside of Motherland and it is named after genius Armenian actor Petros Adamyan. The 150th anniversary of the well-known public figure, painter, writer, and great actor Petros Adamyan marks this year.

Created on 14 December 2019.
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Solo concert dedicated to Apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew

On November 30, 2019, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church solemnly celebrated the feast of the first Armenian illuminators Saint Thaddeus and Saint Bartholomew.

Created on 11 December 2019.
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Ghapama feast on the first day of winter

On December 1, 2019, traditional ''Gapama'' feast was celebrated. The event was organized at the initiative of Association of Armenian Women in Georgia ''Shushanik'' and with the support of ''Hayartun'' Center and sponsorship of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia.