Prominent Armenian chansonnier Charles Aznavour, who is visiting Armenia in the scope of Aurora Humanitarian Initiative, visited today the Tatev Monastery accompanied by his son Nikola Aznavour, friends and colleagues.
The first stop was at Halidzor Station of Tatever Ropeway, where the prominent singer was greeted by acting general director of IDeA (Initiatives for Development of Armenia) Charitable Foundation Edgar Manukyan, Director at Tatever Ropeway Vahe Baghdasaryan and the staff members of the foundation.
Edgar Manukyan presented the history of the construction of the aerial tramway, called the “Wings of Tatev”, implemented in the framework of Tatev Rivival project that has transformed the Tatev region.
Later Aznavour and other guests travelled to Tatev Monastry, where Aznavour’s son Nikola got baptized under the blessing of Michael Vardapet Gevorgyan. The ceremony was accompanied by the monastery choir’s performance.
“I am very proud that my son decided to get baptized in Armenia. My parents would be so happy to learn that my two sons Misha and Nikola got baptized here, in Armenia, staying committed to their roots,” Aznavour said.
Nikola Aznavour on his part added the older he gets the stronger is feels tied to his homeland despite the fact he was born in France, studied in Canada and Switzerland.
Nikola has confessed baptism in Tatev monastery was one of the most memorable moments in his life.