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PRESIDENT SERZH SARGSYAN VISITED THE MKHITARIAN CONGREGATION AT THE ST. LAZARUS ISLAND IN VENICE
http://news.president.am/events/news/eng/?id=1943
14.12.2011
President Serzh Sargsyan visited the Mkhitarian Congregation at the
St. Lazarus Island in Venice, met with the members of the Congregation
and representatives of spiritual and cultural Armenian organizations
of Italy.
At the Church of the Congregation, the President of Armenia lit
a candle for the Republic of Armenia, Armenian Spyurk and Nagorno
Karabakh. According to President Sargsyan, it is a source of pride and
a great honor to announce to the members of Mkhitarian Congregation in
Venice the commencing of the events dedicated to the 500th anniversary
of Armenian book-printing.
In his remarks, President Serzh Sargsyan hailed activities of the
devotees of the Congregation who carry on their patriotic mission
at the St. Lazarus Island, underscored that thanks to their work
for many years "light has been radiating" from the Island, and that
light should be disseminated and employed. "We cannot be isolated
from the global processes, cannot live isolated from other nations,
we have to preserve in this swiftly changing world our identity,
using opportunities provided by the rapidly changing world and
glorifying our ancestors we should keep strong the Armenian roots of
our youngsters. This is our primary task and, I believe, now, when
the entire Armenian nation has historical motherland, has statehood,
these issues can be solved much easier," the President of Armenia said.
Speaking about the events dedicated to the 500th anniversary of
Armenian book-printing, President Sargsyan noted that celebrations
are not only tribute to our ancestors but also present a great and
nice opportunity to show others our values and our commitment to
these values. "We, as a state, as representatives of our nation stand
ready to help the Mkhitarian Congregation, all Armenian structures and
those who bring their contribution to Armenia and the Armenian-Italian
friendship," President Sargsyan stressed. In his words, many would
ask what is "Armenian phenomenon?", is it the world-spread Armenian
Spyurk? The President noted that he is convinced that the Armenian
phenomenon is our ability through the centuries to recognize and employ
everything that is progressive. That very ability stipulated that the
Armenians were the first nation in the world to adopt Christianity as
state religion, invented alphabet, writing and literature long-long
before any other nation and short after the invention of book-printing
had been printing books in the Armenian.
Serzh Sargsyan stressed the importance of the drive and guts which
are coming from the ancestors, to be transferred to our young and to
be carried on from generation to generation.
President Serzh Sargsyan responded also to the questions raised by the
attendees. He noted that he was well aware of the problems faced by the
Congregation, including the issue of digitalization. Serzh Sargsyan
assured that the Government of Armenia will allot necessary funding
to the Congregation to solve that issue. He said that the best way
to preserve that valuable library is to digitalize it, as it is done
in the Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts - Matenadaran.
Today, at the Correr museum in Venice President Serzh Sargsyan
participated at the opening of the "Armenia: Impressions of a
Civilization" exhibition dedicated to the 500th anniversary of
book-printing in Armenia. The President of Armenia thanked all
those who have brought their participation to the organization of
the exhibition, including the authorities of the Italian Republic,
local administration of Venice, all state officials and diplomatic
staff, those who have sacredly preserved the relics and, certainly,
to the Correr Museum - one of the best museums in the world - for
the implementation of this great and important project.
Later, President Sargsyan visited San Marco Cathedral of Venice and
listened to the Armenian spiritual music concert.
Afterwards, at the Napoleon Hall of the Correr Museum, President Serzh
Sargsyan will host an official dinner which will be attended by the
specialists of the Armenian studies, who have arrived to Venice from
different countries of the world to participate at the "Armenia:
Impressions of a Civilization" exhibition.
From: A. Papazian
http://news.president.am/events/news/eng/?id=1943
14.12.2011
President Serzh Sargsyan visited the Mkhitarian Congregation at the
St. Lazarus Island in Venice, met with the members of the Congregation
and representatives of spiritual and cultural Armenian organizations
of Italy.
At the Church of the Congregation, the President of Armenia lit
a candle for the Republic of Armenia, Armenian Spyurk and Nagorno
Karabakh. According to President Sargsyan, it is a source of pride and
a great honor to announce to the members of Mkhitarian Congregation in
Venice the commencing of the events dedicated to the 500th anniversary
of Armenian book-printing.
In his remarks, President Serzh Sargsyan hailed activities of the
devotees of the Congregation who carry on their patriotic mission
at the St. Lazarus Island, underscored that thanks to their work
for many years "light has been radiating" from the Island, and that
light should be disseminated and employed. "We cannot be isolated
from the global processes, cannot live isolated from other nations,
we have to preserve in this swiftly changing world our identity,
using opportunities provided by the rapidly changing world and
glorifying our ancestors we should keep strong the Armenian roots of
our youngsters. This is our primary task and, I believe, now, when
the entire Armenian nation has historical motherland, has statehood,
these issues can be solved much easier," the President of Armenia said.
Speaking about the events dedicated to the 500th anniversary of
Armenian book-printing, President Sargsyan noted that celebrations
are not only tribute to our ancestors but also present a great and
nice opportunity to show others our values and our commitment to
these values. "We, as a state, as representatives of our nation stand
ready to help the Mkhitarian Congregation, all Armenian structures and
those who bring their contribution to Armenia and the Armenian-Italian
friendship," President Sargsyan stressed. In his words, many would
ask what is "Armenian phenomenon?", is it the world-spread Armenian
Spyurk? The President noted that he is convinced that the Armenian
phenomenon is our ability through the centuries to recognize and employ
everything that is progressive. That very ability stipulated that the
Armenians were the first nation in the world to adopt Christianity as
state religion, invented alphabet, writing and literature long-long
before any other nation and short after the invention of book-printing
had been printing books in the Armenian.
Serzh Sargsyan stressed the importance of the drive and guts which
are coming from the ancestors, to be transferred to our young and to
be carried on from generation to generation.
President Serzh Sargsyan responded also to the questions raised by the
attendees. He noted that he was well aware of the problems faced by the
Congregation, including the issue of digitalization. Serzh Sargsyan
assured that the Government of Armenia will allot necessary funding
to the Congregation to solve that issue. He said that the best way
to preserve that valuable library is to digitalize it, as it is done
in the Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts - Matenadaran.
Today, at the Correr museum in Venice President Serzh Sargsyan
participated at the opening of the "Armenia: Impressions of a
Civilization" exhibition dedicated to the 500th anniversary of
book-printing in Armenia. The President of Armenia thanked all
those who have brought their participation to the organization of
the exhibition, including the authorities of the Italian Republic,
local administration of Venice, all state officials and diplomatic
staff, those who have sacredly preserved the relics and, certainly,
to the Correr Museum - one of the best museums in the world - for
the implementation of this great and important project.
Later, President Sargsyan visited San Marco Cathedral of Venice and
listened to the Armenian spiritual music concert.
Afterwards, at the Napoleon Hall of the Correr Museum, President Serzh
Sargsyan will host an official dinner which will be attended by the
specialists of the Armenian studies, who have arrived to Venice from
different countries of the world to participate at the "Armenia:
Impressions of a Civilization" exhibition.
From: A. Papazian