Benefactor Tigran Izmirlian, the founder of Izmirlian Foundation, visited Armenia. The President of Armenia bestowed a Holy Mesrop Mashtots medalto the benefactor in the Presidential Residence.
Izmirlian Medical Center constructed by the financial support of Izmirlian Foundation and Louise – Simon Manoogian was opened. The official ceremony was attended by Catholicos of All Armenians and the President of Armenia.
Izmirlian family was the guest of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin for an entire day. They visited Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Library of the Mother See, the Holy Archangels Church, Mother See Museum, Hrach and Susan Tufaian Armenian Church Youth Center.
Catholicos of All Armenians made a speech on the 70th anniversary of the National Academy of Science in Opera and Ballet National Academic Theatre.
Catholicos of All Armenians received the Director ofHermitage Museum Mikhail Piotrovsky.
International Conference on “Church and State Relationships” was launched in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
A new church will be built in Aparan by the support of the chairman of Nig-Aparan Patriotic Union. The church will be unique – constructed on a rock from glass.
By the invitation of the RA Ministry of Diaspora, Sahakyan Choir of Constantinople consisting of 150 people, is in Armenia. They performed in Gevorkian Theological Seminary.
For the first time ever, the relic of Apostle Anania was taken to SurbZoravor Church.
A press conference on the Pan-Armenian pilgrimage to be held on October 20, took place in Ararat Patriarchal Diocese.
Catholicos of All Armenians received the participants of 3rd International Media Forum.
