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A SEMINAR TITLED “EU4DIALOGUE: ARMENIAN-LATVIAN DIALOGUE FOR LIBRARY DEVELOPMENT”

25.02.2025Hrant OhanyanEvents

The staff of Matenadaran participated in a seminar titled “EU4Dialogue: Armenian-Latvian Dialogue for Library Development,” jointly organized by the Armenian Library Association and the Latvian National Library. Jemma Papoyan, the Coordinator of Educational Programs at Matenadaran, presented the educational and cultural programs implemented at the institution. The seminar also included participation from bibliographers and senior

MASHTOTS-TSISARAN | ARMENIAN SACRED RITUAL BOOK

21.02.2025Hrant OhanyanManuscripts

The Mashtots is one of the most significant ritual books of the Armenian Church, containing the guidelines for various ceremonial practices. It was compiled in the 5th century at the behest of Catholicos Sahak Partev and was titled The Blessing List. According to the historian Kirakos Gandzaketsi, in the 9th century, Catholicos Mashtots Yeghivardetsi edited

AMERIABANK HAS JOINED THE MATENADARAN’S “HOMECOMING OF MANUSCRIPTS” CAMPAIGN

05.02.2025Hrant OhanyanEvents

Matenadaran and AmeriaBank have signed a memorandum of cooperation as part of the “Homecoming of Manuscripts” program. This memorandum establishes a fund to enhance Matenadaran’s capacity to acquire valuable Armenian manuscripts. With funding from AmeriaBank, Matenadaran has already received two manuscripts and ten miniatures with significant historical, cultural, and scientific value.

A Visit to New Julfa

04.02.2025Hrant OhanyanVisits

Ivet Tajaryan, Head of the Matenadaran Museum and Senior Researcher in the Department of Oriental Studies, along with Greta Gasparyan, a Researcher in the Department of Medieval Art Studies and a Postgraduate Student, conducted research at the Archives and Manuscript Depository of the Holy Savior Monastery in New Julfa from January 26 to 31 of

THE ” BACKBONE BRANDING ” COMPANY HOSTED STUDENTS FROM THE SENIOR GROUP OF “THE ART OF ILLUMINATING” MINIATURE STUDIO AT MATENADARAN

18.01.2025Hrant OhanyanVisits

The ” Backbone Branding ” company hosted students from the senior group of “The Art of Illuminating” miniature studio at Matenadaran. The young artists showcased their works to specialists, presented the materials for their upcoming exhibition—advertising posters and invitation card samples—and received valuable professional advice.

THE MATENADARAN LIBRARY HAS RECEIVED NEW ADDITIONS

16.01.2025Hrant OhanyanDonations

Sergey Gevorgyan, a survivor of the Adana genocide, donated two ribbon-shaped charms along with a book of David’s psalms from 1857 to the Matenadaran. These written items will be transferred to the restoration department for repair.

DIRECTOR ARA KHZMALYAN PRESENTED THE 2024 ACTIVITY REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MATENADARAN

15.01.2025Hrant OhanyanEvents

The report highlighted the achievements in academic, scientific-technical, and entrepreneurial activities, the structure’s international positioning across various areas, and efforts to internationalize scientific results. Officials from different departments of Matenadaran also spoke, discussing the reforms implemented in the past year and emphasizing the importance of continuing these reforms. Director Khzmalyan particularly noted the outcomes of

DIRECTOR ARA KHZMALYAN OF MATENADARAN PRESENTED THE ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL DEPARTMENTS TO THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR 202

07.01.2025Hrant OhanyanEvents

In his report, Ara Khzmalyan highlighted the results of the collecting work completed during 2024. A total of 35 manuscripts were submitted to Matenadaran. He also discussed the significant increase in articles published in international scientific information databases, the activities of the manuscript depository, manuscript study, archival, digitization, restoration departments, and the museum. Additionally, he

THE DIRECTOR OF MATENADARAN PRESENTED LETTERS OF THANKS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE MEKNARK TARGETED PROJECT FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE CONCERT HELD DURING THE PROGRAM “PRESERVATION AND POPULARIZATION OF THE WRITTEN HERITAGE OF NAGORNO-KARABAKH” AT MATENADARAN

03.01.2025Hrant OhanyanEvents

Ara Khzmalyan wished his young guests success in their creative endeavours and acknowledged the invaluable contributions of both the students and their teachers. Letters of thanks were given to the educators Karine Ohanyan, Carmen Harutyunyan, and Margarita Tovmasyan. Additionally, a tour was organized for them and the students, covering the museum and the scientific building

“ANNUNCIATION MANUSCRIPTS: THE SACRED TREASURY OF THE MATENADARAN” THE NEW EXHIBITION FOCUSES ON THE ICONOGRAPHY OF THE EVANGELISTS AND THE THEME OF CHRISTMAS

26.12.2024Hrant OhanyanExhibitions

It features exclusive manuscripts that enhance the traditions of Armenian miniature art. For the first time, visitors can view exclusive parchment manuscripts from the 11th century. Attendees can explore the unique symbolism associated with the evangelists. The Christmas section of the exhibition will be open until January 13.