The period of 48 days, preceding the Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, is the Great Lent. It begins on the Monday succeeding the Main Shrovetide, this year the 7th of March, and ends on the Easter Sunday, this year 24th of April. Shrovetide, in general, is the preceding day of fast, when only moderate […]
What is hidden under the Altar of Holly Temple?
The Holy Echmiatsin is situated in the spiritual center of Armenia, in Echmiatsin. According to the legend, the place of the construction of the temple was shown to the first Armenian catholicos Grigor the Illuminator by Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of God, who appeared in his dream and indicated the place with the hammer […]
Temple of Aruch
The Ornament of Armenian Architecture Domed halls make a special group in diversity of early medieval Armenian architecture. One of the largest churches of this type of architecture is the temple of Aruch which has been quite well preserved and reached to our days. The temple is situated in the village of Aruch, near Ashtarak. […]
The treasures of Matenadaran: Manuscript number 9422
Miniature, the art of decorating manuscripts, has its special place in Armenian art, the infinity of which is not wholly discovered yet. Here Armenians’ characteristic features of artistic thinking, aesthetic perception, imprint of interaction with cultures of different countries and great love towards beaty have been expressed. The examples of Armenian miniature are spread in all over […]
Treasures of Matenadaran: Translators’ Gospel
The best sample of Armenian miniature art that confines the development stages and at the same time develops new branches of miniature is N2743 manuscript of 1232 of Matenadaran which is illustrated by Grigor Tsaghkogh (Gregory Rising) and is known as Translators’ Gospel. Frontal miniatures in the Gospel are of special interest. According to the […]
Chursh in Areni
Areni village is situated at 12 km north-west of the administrative center of Vayots Dzor region; the symbols of village are not only Areni wines but also the church standing on the hills. This monument made of yellow-brown tufa with proportionalities soaring up is situated on the top of the hill rising along the bank of […]
The Domed Basilic a of Odzun
The Ornament of Armenian Medieval Architecture Early medieval Armenian architecture (4-7 centuries) has exclusive significance for the history of ecclesiastical architecture of Armenia. After adopting Christianity as the state religion in 301 a new stage of development begins with the introducing of new setup, new artistic and constructive principles that became the basis of the medieval […]
Grape Blessing Day
Feast of The Assumption of the St. Mary Among the most beloved ceremonies in the Armenian Traditional Feasts, is the ceremony of Grape Blessing, which is held on Sunday usually following or proceeding August 15. The occasion on which we celebrate the blessing of grapes is a major feast day called “Assumption of the St. […]
Who is St. Sargis?
Captain St. Sargis is one of the most beloved saints among the Armenian nation. Together with his 14 soldiers/companions, he was martyred for the sake of the Christian faith. During the reign of King Kostandianos the Great (285-337) St. Sargis, being very courageous, was appointed the Prince and General in Chief of the region of […]
Trndez: From the series of Lords feasts
Technically and climatologically speaking February is the last month of winter and the shortest one in year. While speaking of February we first of all think of the coming new season – spring, which seems to be a promise of new birth, expectations and new spirits. Tiarn’ndaraj (Trndez known among people) is a traditional holiday […]