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March 28, 2026

Premiere of a Documentary about the Demolished Novi Sad Armenian Church at the Museum of Science and Technology in Belgrade

The premiere of the documentary film about the Armenian Church in Novi Sad will be held on Monday, March 30, starting at 6 PM at the Museum of Science and Technology in Belgrade. After the premiere in Belgrade, the film will be shown to the Novi Sad audience on April 21 at the Svilara Cultural Station. Admission to both events is free.

Premiere of a Documentary about the Demolished Novi Sad Armenian Church at the Museum of Science and Technology in Belgrade

TL;DR

  • A documentary about the Armenian Church in Novi Sad will premiere in Belgrade on March 30 and in Novi Sad on April 21.
  • The film is part of a project to digitally reconstruct the church and preserve the memory of the Armenian community.
  • The church, demolished in the 1960s, was a key reminder of a small but significant Armenian community in Novi Sad.
  • The documentary combines expert interviews with personal memories from individuals who knew the church.
  • A 3D VR reconstruction of the church's interior and exterior will also be available for viewing.
  • The Armenian community settled in Novi Sad in 1739, building their first church in the mid-18th century, which was destroyed in 1849 and rebuilt in 1872.
  • A new urban plan in the 1950s led to the demolition of many buildings, including the Armenian Church.
  • Current remnants of the Armenian community's presence include a family tomb and items preserved in the Museum of Novi Sad.

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