The libretto of the operetta "The Merry Widow" is based on Henri Meilhac's comedy "The Embassy Attaché" and is authored by Viktor Léon  and Leo Stein.
The operetta was first staged at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna on December 30, 1905. The success was tremendous. The audience constantly called the artists back for an encore, demanding a repetition of certain parts, and the operetta ended with a huge ovation.
"The Merry widow" is deservedly called the Queen of Operettas. Its witty libretto and Lehar's beautiful music have made it very popular. In different countries, various films have been created based on its plot.

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. Gregory the Illuminator, Stromata (Hachaxapatum), An Excerpt from Homily II 
St. Nerses the Grace-Filled, An Excerpt from the Encyclical Letter

The Day in the Liturgical Calendar

Tit. 3:1-15, Jn. 8:21-30

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. Gregory of Tathev, Homily on Wisdom, Light and Work (on the occasion of the Feast of St. Vardan and His Companions)

The Day in the Liturgical Calendar

Wis. 3:1-8, Isa. 49:8-9, Heb. 12:1-7, Lk. 6:20-26 

Readings From the Church Fathers

St. Ephrem the Syrian, Jesus the Light of the World
St. Gregory the Illuminator, Stromata (Hachakhapatum), Excerpt from Homily III