ANNA THE PRINCESS
NATIONAL CENTER
ANNA PRINCESS PORPHYROGENITA
Mural in Yerevan, Armenia
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Anna Porphyrogenita (963–1011) was a Byzantine princess and Grand Princess of Kiev. She is historically linked to Armenia because her family, the Macedonian dynasty, originated from the Armenian nobility. This Armenian background strongly shaped her cultural impact on Eastern Europe.
Byzantine Queen Anna of Armenian origin, who played key roles in the Christianization of Kievan Rus. Anna Porphyrogenita was the daughter of Byzantine emperor Romanos II and the wife of the great Kyiv prince Vladimir the Great. Only a few people know that Princess Anna, an Armenian by birth, played an exceptional role in the history of Ukraine and Russia.
Princess Anna was born on March 13, 963. Anna’s mother, Queen Theophano, had been born into a simple family of a tavern-keeper, and she also was an Armenian by birth. She was distinguished by her amazing beauty and the extraordinary mind.
Having become the Grand Princess of Kievan Rus’, Anna took up to spread Christianity and construct many churches in Kievan Rus’. The first temple laid under her was the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kyiv.
Christianization of Kievan Rus
Anna Porphyrogenita (963–1011) was a Byzantine princess and Grand Princess of Kiev. She is historically linked to Armenia because her family, the Macedonian dynasty, originated from the Armenian nobility. This Armenian background strongly shaped her cultural impact on Eastern Europe.
Byzantine Queen Anna of Armenian origin, who played key roles in the Christianization of Kievan Rus.Anna Porphyrogenita was the daughter of Byzantine emperor Romanos II and the wife of the great Kyiv prince Vladimir the Great. Only a few people know that Princess Anna, an Armenian by birth, played an exceptional role in the history of Ukraine and Russia.
Princess Anna was born on March 13, 963. Anna’s mother, Queen Theophano, had been born into a simple family of a tavern-keeper, and she also was an Armenian by birth. She was distinguished by her amazing beauty and the extraordinary mind.
Having become the Grand Princess of Kievan Rus’, Anna took up to spread Christianity and construct many churches in Kievan Rus’. The first temple laid under her was the Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Kyiv.Mural in Yerevan
Today, Armenia actively participates in international processes and has chosen the path of sustainable democracy, along with deeper integration with its sister countries in Europe and European institutions. Armenia is an integral part of European civilization, rooted in its Christian heritage. Historically, Armenia and Europe have shared an inextricable connection and a mutually positive influence. With this project, we aim to emphasize this connection through the installation of a monument to St. Servatios. In addition to the historical ties between Armenia and the Netherlands, friendly relations have been maintained throughout history.
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Today, the Netherlands consistently support the rights and security of Armenia and its people. The National Center Development Foundation has initiated the creation and installation of the monument in honor of St. Servatios in Yerevan. This event will be significant for strengthening bilateral relations and consolidating the historically close ties between the two nations.
Kiev Avenue in Yerevan, Armenia
The historical ties between Armenia and the Netherlands have fostered friendly relations for many centuries. Today, the Netherlands consistently supports the rights and security of Armenia and its people.
In downtown Yerevan, there are potential sites for installing a future monument and creating an Armenia–Netherlands Friendship Park. These sites could include abandoned Soviet-era parks that have lost their significance. Establishing this park would symbolize the restoration of Armenia's historical heritage and European unity through its friendship with the Netherlands.
