- What kind of city is Venice?
- Venice is the Magnificent city of canals, the home of bridges and tourist attractions.
- What is Venice famous for?
- Venice is famous for Venetian masks.
- Why is it noteworthy city for Armenians?
- Because in 1512 Hakob Mexapart published the first Armenian printed book <<Ուրբաթագիրք>>
- How was the first published book called?
- The first printed Armenian book is ուրբաթագիրք
- Speak about the Island of San Lazzaro?
- When you see the island your heart swells with excitement.
- What can you see at the bay?
- The first thing you notice at the bay is the Armenian ship.
- Who was the founder of the monastery church?
- The founder was a clergyman named Mkhitar.
- Who was Mkhitar Sebastatsi?
- Where did Mkhitar Sebastatsi arrive from?
- He arrived from Sebastia
- Thanks to whom could he found the Congregation?
- Tanks to the goodwill a local. government Mkhitar Sebastaci finally settled and founded the congregation, which was later named after him.
- What can you see in the museum?
- In the museum we can see the sword of Levon the 5th, art pieces of famous artists.
- What mission does the Congrgation carry out up to this day?
- It continues to carry out the mission of Mkhitar Sebastaci that is to preserve the identity of Armenians.
Glossary
San Lazario deli Armeni – the smallest island in the Venetian lagoon between the islands of Lido and San Cervo, one of the main centers of the Armenian culture