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Eternal Alphabet: L (liwn) - Լ (լիւն)
The numerical value of lyun is 30. In the acrostic written by Mashtots, it stands for the word Լույս ([luys] – light). Light is the traditional symbol of divinity and sacredness, which originates in the Bible, where “God is light” (John, 11:5).
Eternal Alphabet: I (Iini) - Ի (ինի)
The mystic poet Grigor Narekatsi (X century) made letter Ի the symbol of grief and sins. Most of his “Book of Lamentations”, which consists of 95 chapters, is written in free verse.
Eternal Alphabet: Th (t‘o) - Թ (թo)
The numerical value of Թ is 9. Number nine, which is the triple repetition of three, similarly represents the idea of the Holy Trinity. That is why, in the alphabetic acrostic written by Mashtots, letter Թ stands for a word that is the metaphor of the God – Թագաւոր (Таgаvоr – the king).
Eternal Alphabet: Ə (ət‘) - Ը (ըթ)
The numerical value of Ը is 8. In Christianity, this number implies renewal, revival, beginning of a new life.
Eternal Alphabet: E (ē) - Է (է)
Sanctity of Է is intensified by the fact that its numerical value is seven. This sacral number, considered as divine, is repeatedlyused in the Bible: seven sacraments, seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, seven angels standing in the presence of God, seven thrones, seven seals.
What and Where in Yerevan: Whisper of Yerevan
Whisper of Yerevan followed citizens of Yerevan at random placed. Yerevan is not only about sightseeing and buildings, it’s about people who live here with their episodic conversations caught in the air.
The 10 most innovative schools in the world
Innovation in education can look like lots of things, like incorporating new technology or teaching methods, going on field trips, rejecting social norms, partnering with the local community.
Reflective Landscapes: Yerevan Battlegrounds, City Parks
Parks were a major source of pride in Yerevan. But what used to be Oval Park, a green belt that runs around the small city center, is covered now with a parade of café’s.
World Pull-up Day in Armenia
The World Pull-up Day was celebrated in Yerevan on Liberty square. Everyone was able to contribute to the pull-ups score of Armenia.
What and Where in Yerevan: Bird-Eye View
There are lots of sky bars in Yerevan, but a rooftop without any luxury might be much more attractive. A discovering-Yerevan series created under the cooperation with Wandelion.
