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Nareg Bedrosian
Narek (), alternatively Nareg in Western Armenian, is an Armenian Armenian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to Armenia, a country in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia * Armenians, the national people of Armenia, or people of Armenian descent ** Armenian diaspora, Armenian communities around the ... given name. It may refer to: People *St. Gregory of Narek, knowns also as Grigor Narekatsi (951–1003), Armenian monk, poet, philosopher, theologian, Doctor of the church **''Narek'', the name commonly given to the "Book of Lamentations" by Gregory of Narek * Narek (given name), an Armenian given name Places * Narek, Ararat, a village in Ararat province, Armenia *Nareg Schools, a series of Armenian Cypriot schools ** Nicosia Armenian school ** Larnaca Armenian school ** Limassol Armenian school * Narekavank, a tenth-century Armenian monastery in present-day Yemişlik, Turkey See also * Narekan or Nukeh, a village in Howmeh Rural District, Semnan Province, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Western Armenian
Western Armenian ( ) is one of the two standardized forms of Modern Armenian, the other being Eastern Armenian. It is based mainly on the Istanbul Armenian dialect, as opposed to Eastern Armenian, which is mainly based on the Yerevan Armenian dialect. Until the early 20th century, various Western Armenian dialects were spoken in the Ottoman Empire, predominantly in the historically Armenian populated regions of Western Armenia. The dialectal varieties of Western Armenian currently in use include Homshetsi, spoken by the Hemshin peoples; the dialects of Armenians in Kessab, Latakia and Jisr al-Shughur in Syria, Anjar in Lebanon, and Istanbul and Vakıflı, in Turkey (part of the "Sueidia" dialect). The Sasun and Mush dialects are also spoken in modern-day Armenian villages such as Bazmaberd and Sasnashen. The Cilician dialect is also spoken in Cyprus, where it is taught in Armenian schools (Nareg), and is the first language of about 3,000 people of Armenian descent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Armenian People
Armenians (, ) are an ethnic group indigenous to the Armenian highlands of West Asia.Robert Hewsen, Hewsen, Robert H. "The Geography of Armenia" in ''The Armenian People From Ancient to Modern Times Volume I: The Dynastic Periods: From Antiquity to the Fourteenth Century''. Richard G. Hovannisian (ed.) New York: St. Martin's Press, 1997, pp. 1–17 Armenians constitute the main demographic group in Armenia and constituted the main population of the breakaway Republic of Artsakh until their Flight of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians, subsequent flight due to the 2023 Azerbaijani offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, 2023 Azerbaijani offensive. There is a large Armenian diaspora, diaspora of around five million people of Armenian ancestry living outside the Republic of Armenia. The largest Armenian populations exist in Armenians in Russia, Russia, the Armenian Americans, United States, Armenians in France, France, Armenians in Georgia, Georgia, Iranian Armenians, Iran, Armenians in Germany, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Of Narek
Grigor Narekatsi (; anglicized as Gregory of Narek; – 1003/1011) was an Armenian mystical and lyrical poet, monk, and theologian. He is venerated as a saint in the Armenian Apostolic and Catholic Churches and was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Francis in 2015. The son of a bishop, Gregory was educated, ordained, and later stationed at Narekavank on the southern shores of Lake Van (modern Turkey). Scholars consider Gregory the most beloved and significant theological and literary figure of the Armenian religious tradition. He is best known for his ''Book of Lamentations'', a significant piece of mystical literature which serves as a confessional prayer book in many Armenian religious households. His works have inspired many Armenian literary figures and influenced Armenian literature in general throughout the ages. Life and background Scholars place Gregory's birth and death dates ''circa'' 945–951 and 1003 or 1010–11, respectively. He lived in the K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narek (given Name)
Narek (), or Nareg in Western Armenian, is an Armenian masculine given name, derived from the name of the village of Narek (in modern-day eastern Turkey), where the famous 10th-century Armenian monk and poet Gregory of Narek lived and wrote his ''Book of Lamentations'', commonly known as ''Narek''. As of 2012, it was among the top ten most common Armenian given names for males according to the Statistical Committee of Armenia The Statistical Committee of Armenia (), or ArmStat in short, is the national statistical agency of Armenia. History The statistical institution started its main activities on 7 January 1922 and was previously known as the Statistical Departme .... It was the second most common name given to baby boys in Armenia in 2018. Notable people with the given name include: * Narek Abgaryan (born 1992), Armenian boxer * Narek Aslanyan (born 1996), Armenian footballer * Narek Baveyan (born 1983), Armenian singer, songwriter and actor * Narek Beglaryan (born 1985), A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narek, Ararat
Narek () is a village in the Artashat Municipality of the Ararat Province of Armenia Armenia, officially the Republic of Armenia, is a landlocked country in the Armenian Highlands of West Asia. It is a part of the Caucasus region and is bordered by Turkey to the west, Georgia (country), Georgia to the north and Azerbaijan to .... In 1984, the town was named after Grigor Narekatsi. Narek was also a village in Western Armenia (Eastern Anatolia). References * *Kiesling, ''Rediscovering Armenia'', p. 27, available online at thUS embassy to Armenia's website – World-Gazetteer.com Populated places in Ararat Province {{AraratAM-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicosia Armenian School
The Nareg Armenian School (; ), also known as the Nicosia Armenian School, is located in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Institution As of 1972 called Nareg, after Saint Krikor Naregatsi. It's located on ''47, Armenia street'' in Strovolos, Nicosia, between the Armenian Prelature of Cyprus building and the Sourp Asdvadzadzin church. The current building was built between 1971 and 1972 by the Technical Services of the Ministry of Education and was inaugurated on 12 November 1972 by Archbishop Makarios III and Catholicos Khoren I of Cilicia. Currently, the school has about 110 students. As all other Nareg Schools (Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol), it is under a single principal, as of 2009 Vera Tahmazian, and under the tutelage of the Nareg Armenian Schools Committee. Additionally, since 2005, following the unjust closure of the Melkonian Educational Institute, there are currently 16 students at the Nareg Gymnasium (Junior High School). History The first Armenian school in Nico ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larnaca Armenian School
The Nareg Armenian School (; ), also known as the Larnaca Armenian School, is located in Larnaca. As of 1972, it has been called Nareg, after Saint Krikor Naregatsi. It's located on ''21, Armenian church street'' in central Larnaca, next to the Sourp Stepanos church. The current building was built between 1993-1995 by the Technical Services of the Ministry of Education and was inaugurated on 18 May 1996 by the then-President of Cyprus Glafcos Clerides. Currently, the school has about 25 students. As all other Nareg Schools (Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol), it is under a single principal, as of 2009 Vera Tahmazian, and under the tutelage of the Nareg Armenian Schools Committee. The first Armenian school in Larnaca operated in 1909 by Rebecca Gomidassian. Soon, the Adana Bishop, Moushegh Seropian, donated funds for the construction of a small school building, thus the school was called "Mousheghian" National School. In 1917 Miss Hanemie Eramian donated funds for the construction of an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limassol Armenian School
The Nareg Armenian School (; ), also known as the Limassol Armenian School, is located in Limassol. As of 1972, it has been called Nareg, after Saint Krikor Naregatsi. It's located on ''16, Vassilis Michaelides street'' in central Limassol, next to the Sourp Kevork church. The current building was built between 2006 and 2007 by the Technical Services of the Ministry of Education and Culture and was inaugurated on 5 November 2008 by then-President of Cyprus Demetris Christofias Demetris Christofias ( ; 29 August 1946 – 21 June 2019) was a Cypriot politician, who served President of Cyprus from 2008 to 2013. He was previously President of the House of Representatives from 2001 to 2008 and General Secretary of the Prog .... The first Armenian school in Limassol operated in 1928, by initiative of Armenian Archbishop Bedros Saradjian, at the house of Siranoush Avedikian on ''Zena Gunther street''. After the Sourp Kevork church was erected (1939–1940), lessons were held insi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narekavank
Narekavank (, "Monastery of Narek", Western Armenian: ''Nareg'') was a tenth-century Armenian monastery in the historic province of Vaspurakan, near the southern shores of Lake Van, in present-day Gevaş district in Van Province in eastern Turkey. The monastery was one of the most prominent in medieval Armenia and had a major school. The poet Gregory of Narek (Grigor Narekatsi) notably flourished at the monastery. It was abandoned in 1915 during the Armenian genocide, and reportedly demolished around 1951. A mosque now stands on its location. History 10th-11th centuries The monastery was founded during the reign of the Artsruni King Gagik I of Vaspurakan (r. 908–43) by Armenian monks who fled the Byzantine Empire due to religious persecution. In the 10th century father Ananias of Narek ( Anania Narekatsi) founded a school, which became one of the most prominent centers of learning in medieval Armenia. Gregory of Narek (Grigor Narekatsi, ), a prominent mystical poet, st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
