Special to the Armenian Weekly “Zhoghovurtn eh amenametz sdeghtzagortzoghuh, gnatsek u sovorek nrantseets.” –Komitas “The people are the greatest creators, go learn from them,” said the Armenian clergyman, musicologist, composer, choirmaster, and vocalist, Komitas Vartabed […]
CHICAGO (A.W.)—On the afternoon of March 22, the Armenians of Chicagoland and nearby regions of the Midwest joined together to celebrate the opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Armenia in Chicago and […]
The Last Day in May It is the last day in May And the peonies and roses Are in bloom, releasing Heady fragrances Into the warm, balmy breeze. The dandelions have retreated And wild […]
Like a Shooting Star One second, There is no you, The next, You are taking your first breath. Once second, You are here, The next, You are taking your last breath. Life and Death— Great […]
“When you suddenly grow sad, Think of the songs and the people you love; Think of pleasantries, joyous events, And think of the friends you love. Remember that the good have always been numerous, And […]
The last of the roses Peek from blankets of snow That have transformed The faded Autumn scenery Into a landscape of shimmering white. The roses—red, pink, peach, and yellow— Were planted by […]
Text and Photos By Knarik O. Meneshian August 2016 After 13 years, my husband and I finally returned to Armenia at the end of April 2016 for a two-month visit – this time not as volunteer […]
From the Armenian Weekly 2016 Magazine Dedicated to the 101st Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide This story—of Armenian Displaced Persons (DP) in Europe during and after World War II—began to take shape with an old […]
Special for the Armenian Weekly It is May 28. It is a day of great significance for the Armenian Nation. In Yerevan, television homage is being paid, through films, songs, dances, discussions, and interviews, to […]
‘From the warm ashes of our ancient heroes May there arise heirs worthy of them, To give a new life to our people.’ —Beshiktashelian On Oct. 9, 2015, the Very Reverend Father Ghevont Pentezian arrived […]
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