Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of the Armenians in Diaspora

The Role of the Church in Preserving the Cultural Heritage: The Example of the Armenians in Rome, Italy

Authors

  • Nadya Vladimirova State University of Library Studies and Information Technologies, 119, Tsarigradsko shosse, 1784, Sofia, Bulgaria 2 Pontifical Armenian College, 17, Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 00187, Rome, Italy
  • Robert Badichah State University of Library Studies and Information Technologies, 119, Tsarigradsko shosse, 1784, Sofia, Bulgaria 2 Pontifical Armenian College, 17, Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 00187, Rome, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55630/dipp.2014.4.34

Keywords:

Cultural Heritage, Preservation, Church, Diaspora, Armenians in Rome

Abstract

This article refers to the role of the Church as an institution which is important for the preserving the cultural heritage of the ethnic communities in the Diaspora and, in particular, how the Armenian Catholic Church in Rome is involved in the preservation of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of the Armenians in the Italian capital city.

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In May 2014 a field research was conducted by Nadya Vladimirova in Rome due to the financial support of Project BG-051PO001-3.3.06.0055 “Creating an Information Environment that Motivates and Provides Incentives for Young Researchers at the SULSIT” under Grant Scheme “Support for Development of Doctoral and Post-doctoral Students, Graduates Pursuing Specialists Studies and Young Researchers” of the HRD Program cofinanced from the ESF of the EU.

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Such as January 6 (Epiphany of the Lord), February 3 - Feast of St. Blaise of Sebaste; Commemoration of Martyrs and St. Vartan Avarayr - last Thursday before Lent; April 24 - Commemoration of the Genocide of the Armenian people. St. Blaise, the bishop of Sebaste in Armenia is given a special recognition on February 3 by the Armenian Church in Via Giulia, not only with the divine liturgy but with a unique ceremony that parallels the practice of anointing the sick.

The College has hosted several high-level initiatives, including synods and historical conferences. It gave the Armenian Catholic Church priests who have distinguished themselves for their wise and holy life. Among them a special remembrance of the great and humble intellectual deserves Rev. Father Gregory Petrovich.

There is no official statistics on the number of the Armenian community in Rome. This information is based on observations of Robert Badichah.

This applies to the Armenian churches in city of Plovdiv, Pazardzhik, Sofia, Rousse, and Varna.

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Published

2014-09-30

How to Cite

Vladimirova, N., & Badichah, R. (2014). Preservation of the Cultural Heritage of the Armenians in Diaspora: The Role of the Church in Preserving the Cultural Heritage: The Example of the Armenians in Rome, Italy. Digital Presentation and Preservation of Cultural and Scientific Heritage, 4, 276–282. https://doi.org/10.55630/dipp.2014.4.34