France: The Nativity festival calendar from Nice Armenian Church and living in the Vatican in April 2015

December 28, 2014 By administrator

Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Apostolic Church of the Alpes-Maritimes, Var and Monaco organizes a trip to the heart of the Vatican on Saturday, April 11 to 13, 2015 on the occasion of the 100th commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. On this occasion, the Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in the Armenian rite in the presence of Pope Francis in the Basilica of St. Peter’s. Application deadline is January 30, 2015. Space is limited. Participation: € 230 with a deposit at registration of 100 €. Information: 06 10 10 32 65; stgregoire13@yahoo.fr

Krikor Amirzayan

NICE France, 500 Armenians in the Garden Party August 3

August 4, 2014 By administrator

More than 500 Armenians participated Sunday in the third largest country festival organized by the Alliance Pan Armenian Nice represented by Marina Petrossian.

Nice Matin, edition of August 4

Nice, France: Armenia 12th at 7th Francophonie Games

September 26, 2013 By administrator

Armenia won the 12th place among the 56 countries that participated in the 7th Francophonie Games (VIIèmes Jeux de la Francophonie) held in Nice, France, September 6-15, 2013, French Ambassador to Armenia Henri Reynaud, Armenia’s Minister of Sport and Youth Affairs Yuri Vardanyan and Deputy Minister of Culture Arev Samuelyan told journalists on Thursday.

“This is a rather serious result. This time we have seriously prepared for the Games. Our delegation was among the four best organized delegations,” Samuelyan said.

Armenian athletes represented the country in five sports. Minister Vardanyan expressed wish that Armenia be represented by more athletes.

“Armenian athletes represented the country is five sports and won two gold medals and two bronze medals. Participation in the Games as such is a great achievement,” he said.

Armenian athletes competed in wrestling, tennis, cycle racing, judo and track and field athletics.

For his part, Ambassador Henri Reynaud pointed out the importance of such events. He noted that the Francophonie Games have cultural and sports components.

“We want Armenian delegations to properly represent the country at the Games,” he said.