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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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On November 30, 2019, the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church solemnly celebrated the feast of the first Armenian illuminators Saint Thaddeus and Saint Bartholomew.
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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.
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On November 29, 2019, with the blessings of the Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan, Pastor of the Cathedral of Saint George in Tbilisi Rev. Father Kirakos Simonyan, accompanied by deacons, visited Armenian public school in Bolnis Khachen, Bolnisi region.
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On November 27, 2019, the presentation of ''The Issue of Restitution in Georgia'' documentary film took place at the National Parliamentary Library of Georgia. The film is dedicated to the coverage of the issues faced by religious minorities of the country
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From 18th to 19th, 2019, Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan was in Brussels within the framework of the interreligious dialogue which operates under the auspices of the European People's Party (EPP). The visit
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On November 22, 2019, Calouste Gulbenkian hall of the ''Hayartun'' Center (Armenian Diocese in Georgia) was turned into a creative studio of Armenian painters in Georgia. The walls of the hall were decorated with canvases expressing various topics.
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On November 20, 2019, Rita Sargsyan, RA third president's spouse visited "House of Hovhannes Tumanyan" Center for Science and Culture. The visit was unexpected and a pleasant surprise. RA former president Serzh Sargsyan and Rita Sargsyan are benefactors
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On November 16, 2019, Administration of Muslims in Georgia hosted representatives of various religious organizations of the country on the occasion of International Day for Tolerance.
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On November 13, 2019, an open lesson dedicated to the autumn was held by the Saint Moses of Khoren (Surb Movses Khorenatsi) Preschool at the courtyard of the Saint Etchmiadzin church in Avlabari, Armenian Diocese in Georgia. The church courtyard was decorated with autumn colors, and the harvest of this beautiful season was placed in baskets and trays on the table.
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On November 11, 2019, a meeting of Interreligious Council of the State Agency for Religious Issues with UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) and Human Rights and Civil Integration Committee of the Parliament took place at the Government of Georgia. It attendance were the representatives of religious organizations in Georgia.
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On November 9, 2019, a meeting with Ara Gevorgyan, poet, translator, playwright who arrived from Gyumri city, Republic of Armenia, as well as presentation of his “The Love Lyric of Armenia” yearbook took place at the “House of Hovhannes Tumanyan” Center for Science and Culture of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia.
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On November 10, 2019, discussion of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's "The Little Prince" novella took place at the "Hayartun" Center of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia. The event was held within the framework of the "Interreligious communication and critical thinking" project of the Patriarchate of the Georgian Orthodox Church.
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On November 7, 2019, at the Cathedral of Saint George of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, after the evening joint prayer, clergy meeting took place with the participation of the clergymen from Pastorates of Tbilisi and Rustavi.
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By the participants of the clergy meeting of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia concerning the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (Istanbul Convention)
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On November 1, 2019, the Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia Rev. Father Kirakos Davtyan visited Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Georgia.
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On October 30, 2019, the delegation headed by the Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan participated in the solemn opening ceremony of the expended hall of the "Alexander Mantashyants" Educational and Cultural
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In response to requests submitted by the Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia Rev. Father Kirakos Davtyan and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Armenia to Georgia Ruben Sadoyan to the Tbilisi City Municipal Department of Culture and due
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Events dedicated to the great Armenian poet's 150th anniversary continue at the "House of Hovhannes Tumanyan" Center for Science and Culture. On November 3, 2019, representatives of foreign intellectuals and admirers of Tumanyan's works gathered
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From November 29 to 30, 2019, the Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia Rev. Father Archimandrite Kirakos Davtyan was in Adjara. Rev. Father was accompanied by Armen Hakobyan, director of the Yerevan office of "Vardan Jinishian Memorial Foundation
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The October 27, 2019 was a really festive day at the "Saint Gregory of Narek" Center in Rustavi, Armenian Diocese in Georgia. Due to the efforts of the Center's students the Feast of Holy Translators was solemnly celebrated. The event was honored with the
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On October 30, 2019, an event dedicated to Komitas Archimandrite's 150th anniversary was celebrated in Batumi Musical Theatre. A large-scale exhibition of Tumanyan's photos was organized in the theatre building as a tribute and respect to the glorious anniversaries of two great sons of our people, Hovhannes Tumanyan and Komitas Archimandrite (Komitas Vardapet).
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On October 27, 2019, at the initiative of the Spiritual Superintendence of Akhaltsikhe, led by Spiritual Superintendant of Akhaltsikhe and Borjomi regions Rev. Father Hakob Sahakyan, students of the “Vardges Surenyants” Educational, Cultural and Youth Center of
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On October 24, 2019, the current year's event within the framework of the traditional “Colorful Georgia” project of Georgia's Ministry of Culture took place in the House of Culture of Ninotsminda. The event was entirely dedicated to Tumanyan’s 150th
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On November 3, 2019, Sunday Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the churches of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia.
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On October 24, 2019, at the conference hall of the Biltmore Hotel in Tbilisi the 4th conference “Interreligious Dialogue for Peace” – “Religions on the way of Georgia’s European Integration” by the State Agency for Religious Issues of Georgia took place.
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Within the framework of the cooperation between "Shushanik" Association of Armenian Women in Georgia and Syrian Armenians Union NGO, from October 19 to 20, 2019, a 45-member group of Syrian Armenians was hosted in Tbilisi, headed by Chairwoman Vani Nalbandyan.
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On October 22, 2019, RA Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Avinyan participated in "Silk Road" conference in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Despite the wide program agenda of the conference, the Deputy Prime Minister visited the Saint Etchmiadzin church in Avlabari
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On October 19, 2019, the next presentation of a book took place at the "House of Hovhannes Tumanyan" Center of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia. This time it was dedicated to the Georgian translation of "The Message of the Prophet" book written by Samvel Margaryan, the poet from Gyumri, editor of the "Shirak" newspaper.
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Pilgrimage from the earth to God is a spiritual journey through sanctuaries. With this wise conviction, on October 14, 2019, a group of Armenian faithful from Tbilisi, receiving the paternal blessings of the Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, led by Rev. Father Tatev Marukyan left for St. John (Surb Hovhannes) Chapel in the village of Hartagyugh (Ghaltakhchi), Armenia.
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On October 12, 2019, the center of the events dedicated to the Feast of the Holy Translators became the Calouste Gulbenkian Hall of the "Hayartun" Center of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia. The hall was full. In attendance were pupils, parents, teachers
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On October 12, 2019, according to the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church calendar the Feast of the Holy Translator archimandrites Sahak Partev and Mesrob Mashtots and their pupils was celebrated. It is one of Armenians' most cherished and beloved national-religious feats.
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On October 4, 2019, at the initiative of the Youth Department of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia (Director Rev. Father Tatev Marukyan) and at the invitation of the 112 Service, the group of volunteers of the Youth Department, with more than
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On September 20-22, 2019, a three-day meeting with the participation of women from neighboring Russian-speaking countries of Ecumenical Forum of European Christian Women took place in Yerevan. The meeting was organized by the Forum of Armenian
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On September 30, 2019, the fourth meeting during the current year of the religious organizations' Property and Financial Affairs Commission of the State Agency for Religious Issues took place in the administrative building of the Government of Georgia.
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On September 21, 2019, with fatherly blessings of the Vicar of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia, Rev. Father Kirakos Davtyan a group of Armenian faithful from Tbilisi, led by the Pastor of the Cathedral of Saint George Rev. Father Kirakos Simonyan, made a pilgrimage to the Armenian churches in RA Lori region.
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On September 27, 2019, Armenian members of the Armenian-Georgian Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group hosted in Tbilisi on an official visit, led by the Vice President of RA National Assembly Lena Nazaryan and accompanied by the Ambassador Extraordinary
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At the initiative and with the support of RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, on September 19-22, 2019, 25 representatives from the Armenian Diocese in Georgia and several youth organizations were in the Motherland on a four-day visit. The
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The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church celebrates the Feast of St. Gevork on the last Saturday of September. The Cathedral of the Armenian Diocese in Georgia named after St. Gevork and Armenians of Georgia traditionally make the day festive.
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On September 26, 2019, the anniversary of the founder of Armenian classical music, spiritual and folk music pioneer Komitas Vardapet's (celibate priest) was marked with a jubilee event in the big concert hall of Tbilisi Vano Sarajishvili State Conservatory.
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On September 24, 2019, the presentation of Georgia Writers' Union's Adjara Department Chairman and poet David Tedoradze's "My Father's Portrait" book translated into Armenian took place in the "House of Hovhannes Tumanyan" Center for Science and Culture, Armenian Diocese in Georgia.
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