Armenia News » Ararat News Armenia » Ararat » Religion: Armenians In Uproar After Removal Of Mount Ararat From Passport Stamps
Armenia's government has decided to remove Mount Ararat's image from passport stamps, sparking public outrage. Critics view this as a concession to Turkey and Azerbaijan amid efforts to normalize ...
News Armenia » Ararat » Religion: Why Armenian Christians Recall Noah’s Ark in December
The biblical account of the Flood resonates with a persecuted church born near Mount Ararat. If you want a break from Santa this December, try Hagop instead, an Armenian tradition that dates back as ...
News Armenia » Ararat » Religion: Armenia And The Disappearing Mountain
Something seems to be missing from Armenia’s new biometric passport. That’s according to many in the country, who have flagged an unusual image in the document. Among pages showcasing Armenia’s ...
News Armenia » Ararat » Religion: Ararat Armenian Congregational Church in Salem celebrates 100 years, welcomes pastor
SALEM — The Ararat Armenian Congregational Church, 2 Salem St., celebrated its 100th anniversary Nov. 3 and welcomed a new pastor and his family to the community. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, ...
News Armenia » Ararat » Religion: Ararat Armenian Brandy—How Tradition, Terroir And Time Shape A Classic
Armenian brandy sits at a crossroads of place, craft, and history. It is both a legally defined category and a living tradition that carries disproportionate cultural weight for a small country and ...