 Armenia to host exhibition-contest dedicated to St. Sarkis holidayDecember 25, 2009 - 19:30 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Ararat Diocese of Armenian Apostolic Church (AAC), the World Artists Association and the Artists' Union of Armenia have declared an exhibition contest dedicated to St. Sarkis holiday.Contest topics include "Love for God", "Love for Homeland", "Love for Parents" and "Mutual Love". The best work in each sphere (graphic art, painting, sculpture, decorative art) will be awarded. Participants should submit their works to Artists' Union from 7 till 15 January. On January 30, 2010, all Armenian churches named after St. Sarkis will serve liturgy to celebrate the holiday dedicated to the patron of love and youth. Priest will bless all young people and give them postcards.   Top stories Ara Aivazian said Azerbaijan continues the traditions of Turkey after seizing territories and forced Armenians out. The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”.   Partner news |  Related sections Latest news Pashinyan visits flood-hit region  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on Saturday, June 8 visited the disaster area in the Lori province.€3.5 mln EU grant to support justice reforms in Armenia The European Union has paid €3.5 mln grant to Armenia within a €11mln program on Support to Justice Reforms.Yerevan reacts to Baku’s proposal to see Minsk Group abolition Alen Simonyan has declared that Armenia is taking steps aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Azerbaijan.U.S. Assistant Secretary of State to travel to Armenia Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs James C. O’Brien will travel to Yerevan on June 10-12. |
