The symposium organized by the initiative of \u201cProtection service\u201d NCSO was devoted to the establishment of Mkhitaryan Congregation in St. Lazarus island. Mkhitaryan congregation\u2019s representative Serob Chamurlyan and Armenia\u2019s Mkhitaryan college\u2019s responsible Eghia Qilaghpyan honored it with their presence.<\/p>\n
Greeting the participants of the symposium, the head of NCSO Ara Tarverdyan mentioned that except having scientific-cultural significance, it is worth first of all our admiration for Mkhitaryans\u2019 zealous work, hardships, as a result of which \u201clittle Armenia\u201d was born.<\/p>\n
\u201cSt. Lazarus\u201d is an island with not only geographical formulation in Adriatic sea, but is also a cultural, spiritual, ethnic islet in the colorful civilization of ancient world. If during years the geographical territory of Mkhitaryans expanded more than four times, the spiritual, scientific-cultural territory has expanded to infinity both in time and space, attracting the hearts of both Armenians and foreigners. The picturesque island of Adriatic, enchanted the greatest representatives of science and culture\u201d, mentioned Ara Tarverdyan in his speech.<\/p>\n
Eghia Qilaghpyan, the responsible of Mkhitaryan Congregation in Armenia mentioned that young Mkhitar who didn\u2019t even know the location of Venice could not imagine that one day he would reach to this place and stay there for the rest of his life.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe just dreamed of coming to Armenia, but historical events made Mkhitar\u2019s efforts of going to Constantinople impossible. He understood clearly that, Armenian who had lost his identity in Ottoman empire first of all needed spiritual support. It was possible only through getting to the sources of culture and history. It was here that Mkhitar Abbot made the historical decision. Alone he was sentenced to death and the establishment of congregation was a must. Today, 300 years later, the fact that the priests do exist and Armenians can be proud of the immortal heritage of their sons, is thanks to Mkhitar Abbot\u2019s idea of founding a congregation that came into reality\u201d, added Eghia Qilaghpyan in his speech.<\/p>\n
Yerevan state university\u2019s history faculty\u2019s chair Hayk Avetisyan, the same faculty\u2019s lecturer Ruzanna Mkrtchyan, Secretary scientist Armen Abgaryan also delivered speeches.<\/p>\n
In the afternoon \u201cIslet that gave us the Sun\u201d exhibition was opened in Zvartnoc museum-reserve.<\/p>\n
\u201cSymposium was efficient and useful for all of us. I\u2019m sure that new ways of cooperation with Mkhitaryan Congregation will be outlined in the future\u201d, mentioned Ara Tarverdyan in his speech.<\/p>\n
NCSO\u2019s scientific researcher, professor Ashot Piliposyan is sure that the heritage created by the congregation is edifying even today and we must preserve those values.<\/p>\n
15 books published by Mkhitaryans were presented in the exhibition, the autograph of Ghevond Alishan, Arsen Bagratuni\u2019s photo and diary, photos given by Mkhitaryan Congregation. Honored singer of Armenia Magda Mkrtchyan performed M. Sebastaci\u2019s sharakans.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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