 FAAE: Bratislava church passed over to Armenian community January 31, 2013 - 16:33 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - January 30, 2013 was a remarkable day for the Forum of the Armenian Associations of the Europe (FAAE) and Slovakia’s Armenian community. An agreement was signed on Jan 30, granting FAAE president, head of Slovakia’s Armenian community Ashot Grigorian, the management of one of Bratislava’s ancient churches with a goal to consecrate it as Armenian Apostolic. Mr Grigoryan pledged to cover the expenses of the church and organize religious events. Father Barsegh Pilavchian, in turn, promised to conduct regular services at the Armenian church, with Father Tiran Petrosian voicing readiness to more often send clergymen from Vienna. The church, founded in 14th century, was renovated in 19th and 20th centuries. The move aimed to contribute to the development and maintenance of Slovakia’s Armenian community, FAAE press service reported.   Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says.   Partner news |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
