Organized by the Holy Cross Dprevanq, an interesting and comprehensive event titled “Armenian Schools and Cultural Life of Scutari During the Era of Mahmud II and the Tanzimat” took place, bringing together numerous participants interested in history and culture.

The event was opened with welcoming remarks by the principal of the Holy Cross School, Hayk Serkan Kylychyn. Afterwards, Professor Onnik Jamgochian, Dr. Serkan Kecheji, and Satik Myufit Pilgen delivered reports addressing the educational and cultural life of the Armenian community of Scutari.

The speakers emphasized the influence of the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey, the role of Armenian educational institutions in public life, as well as the impact of the Tanzimat reforms on the development of community life.

Scientists, researchers, and history enthusiasts attended the event with great interest, following presentations rich in archival documents and historical facts. The event became yet another opportunity to rediscover the multicultural past of Scutari and the educational heritage of the Armenian community.