Dear colleagues of the Mesrop Mashtots Matenadaran, as we conclude the year 2025, we can confidently state that it has been a year marked by achievements attained through our joint efforts, the continued implementation of reforms, the modernization of infrastructure, an active agenda of external relations, and meaningful international repositioning. It is sufficient to note
On 24-26 November 2025, Tatevik Stepanyan, a junior researcher at the Department of Manuscript Studies of the Matenadaran, participated in the international conference, titled “Entangled Christianities: 100-1500 CE” at the Orthodox Academy of Crete. She delivered a presentation titled “3rd-4th Century Christian Martyrs in the Armenian Synaxaria: National or Christian Identity?”. T. Stepanyan’s participation was
Armine Melkonyan, a senior researcher in the Department for the Study of Armenian Texts from the 5th to 14th Centuries and the Department of Manuscript Studies at the Matenadaran, participated in the international conference “Books, Music and the Liturgical Life of the Medieval Church” at the University of Helsinki and the National Library of Finland
Restorers from 18 different countries, along with representatives from Armenian spiritual and manuscript centres, are participating in the seminar. Many cultural and scientific institutions from Armenia are also in attendance. The seminar is supported by the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports, the EU Delegation to Armenia, and AraratBank. In her opening speech,
With the support of Zhanna Andreasyan, the Minister of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, and the coordination of Hasmik Tolmajyan, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Switzerland, a new batch of exclusive publications from the renowned philosopher’s valuable library has been sent from Basel, Switzerland,
“By bringing your colleagues to Matenadaran, you are fulfilling a significant part of your diplomatic mission,” said Hasmik Tolmajian. Hasmik Tolmajian, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to Switzerland, was awarded the Matenadaran Medal of Gratitude. Ara Khzmalyan, the Director of Matenadaran, remarked, “Patriotism is not just a noble act; it
To enhance the scientific exhibition activities at Matenadaran, providing access to information about the displayed samples is crucial, especially for visitors attending individually. To address this need, a new information system featuring audio guides will be installed in the exhibition halls, thanks to the support of Easy Pay. This system will allow visitors to independently
At the initiative of Matenadaran and in accordance with an agreement reached in 2024, an Armenian Corner has been established in the National Library-Archive of Iran. This space will periodically feature works on Armenology and Iranology, as well as host book presentations. A memorandum of cooperation was also signed, outlining the directions and goals for
During this session, the book “The Scriptoria and Manuscript Legacy of the Region of Gegham” was presented by Arpenik Ghazarosyan, a Senior Researcher at Matenadaran. Representatives from local educational institutions also attended the event. Karen Matevosyan, the Head of the Department of Study of Scriptoria at Matenadaran, delivered a lecture, and there was an exhibition
RA President Vahagn Khachaturyan awarded the “Movses Khorenatsi” medal to two participants of the International Congress of Armenian Studies: Professor Theo Maarten van Lint from Oxford University and Associate Professor Anna Sirinyan from Bologna University. This award recognises their significant contributions to the development of Armenian studies and their long-term, fruitful work in the field.
