According to tradition, the Shuriskhan Gospel, also known as the “Grandfather,” “Red Gospel,” and “Saint Basil of Caesarea,” was written in 1498 in the village of Aspisnak, located in the Kajberunik province of Van. The commissioner of this work was Prince Turuand, while the scribe was Priest Barsegh. During the Armenian exodus in 1603-1604, the
4 March 2025, at 14:30, at the Virtual Hall of the Matenadaran there will be held a lecture entitled “Hearts like our Hearts”: Armenian and Assyrian Cooperation and Cohabitation in Iran’s Urmia Region.Speaker: Dr. Nicholas Al-Jeloo, is an independent scholar and researcher, based at Ankawa, Iraq. He holds a PhD in Syriac Studies, BA in
On October 15 of this year, the Matenadaran Museum will open a new exhibition entitled “The Radiant Mission of Matenadaran.” The event is organized within the framework of the 13th annual international scientific seminar, “The Faces of Memory.”The exhibition symbolically confirms the exceptional role and mission of Matenadaran in the restoration, as well as the
We are beyond excited to announce Matenadaran’s participation in the most anticipated Science Festival of the year at Freedom Square from October 1-2, where we will be presenting in the “Science is Everywhere” thematic part. Don’t miss the opportunity! Come by our booth, where with us you can learn about the problems scientists and engineers
2024 marks the 10th jubilee anniversary of the Matenadaran Annual Youth Conference. The conference demonstrated its efficacy and high standard. Considering its nature and significance as well as the pivotal role of the Mashtots Matenadaran in Armenian medieval studies, we decided to broaden the focus of the conference. Starting from this year it will take
The First International Armenological Congress will occur from July 19 to 22, 2024, at Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran.The congress will feature various events; for example, a conference, book presentations, round table discussions, a cultural program, and a “Book Awards Ceremony,” the first international Armenian book expo-fair. The Armenology book expo-fair will showcase publications from the last
The Congress aims to raise awareness within international scientific communities about the policy of the Republic of Armenia on higher education and science. It also seeks to create an environment to reposition Armenian studies on a universal scale. This event will offer a unique opportunity to establish a platform for collaborative research and preservation of
2024 marks the 10th jubilee anniversary of the Matenadaran Annual Youth Conference. The conference demonstrated its efficacy and high standard. Considering its nature and significance as well as the pivotal role of the Mashtots Matenadaran in Armenian medieval studies, we decided to broaden the focus of the conference. Starting from this year it will take
During the visit of the delegation led by the director of Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran to the Islamic Republic of Iran from January 26-31 this year, there were productive discussions with the heads of Iran’s massive manuscript and scientific centres. As a result of the agreements reached, an Armenian-Iranian conference entitled “Poetry of Image” will be
The thematic divisions include: · Codicology· Art· Literature The working languages of the conference are Armenian, Persian, and English. Those interested in participating are kindly requested to submit the attached registration form and a brief biography to [email protected] by January 15, 2024. Successful applicants will receive confirmation letters by February 1, 2024. Approved candidates should
