The Armenian "Our Lady of Armenia" choir was invited from the Vatican to sing hymns


On the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the performance of the liturgy by the "Our Lady of Armenia" choir in St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome was an exceptional event. Until then, no liturgy was held in St. Peter's by a foreign choir. Moreover, during the Pope's visit to Armenia, the choir of "Our Lady of Armenia" sang again at the liturgy in Gyumri. How did the choir get that exclusive invitation? At the "Artfocus" pavillion, the artistic director and chief conductor of the Armenian State Chamber and "Tiramayr Armenia" choirs, Robert Mlkeyan, presented the details.

At the heart of the Holy Book is Jesus Christ


At the heart of the Holy Book is Jesus Christ

Through the Holy Book, man stands before the grace and power of Christ. In this sense, the Bible is mystical. The church considers the gospel in unity, the core of which is Christ. The Old Testament presents foreshadowings of Christ, the New Testament presents an event.

How does the Holy Book set standards in man's position, how does rebuke stand a man in front of the power of Christ? Reverend Fr. Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this.

 

Not scared, but disoriented


The question where is our intelligentsia today has a simple answer: where we sent it: the suburbs and "Vernisage". What kind of society are we today? Are we under the influence of fear or are we simply undecided on what to do, what kind of state to build? What has the Artsakh conflict changed in our national behavior? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with YSU professor, sociologist, political scientist Artur Atanesyan.

Remembrance ceremony organized in the Ruben Sevak Museum of the Mother See


On Ruben Sevak's birthday, the high school students of the 151st school named after the writer hosted visits. The Ruben Sevak Museum was opened in 2013 with the efforts of the writer's nephew. The French-Armenian philanthropist donated his entire inheritance to the Mother See. The museum presents Sevak's personal belongings, letters and books. A collection of more than 200 valuable paintings was also donated.

Bare diplomacy


The country has found itself in a zone of complex turbulence of national, state, legitimacy and political identity. The range of these political topics is so wide and diverse that it seems that the establishment is specially involving the public in this constant conversation. This is such a dangerous process that the result may be the Republic of Armenia, but not an Armenian state. How to stand up and march under your own banner? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ruben Karapetyan.

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New strategy of education and science. Part 145


Voluntary certification of teachers. encouragement or punishment?
 
Many teachers are unable to pass the voluntary certification program for teachers, because many do not have the skills to pass the questionnaires, but this does not mean that they lack knowledge. In addition, a teacher who participates in voluntary certification may lose his job in the end if he does not pass the program. In other words, this program contains a threat, as a result of which few people apply for voluntary certification. Armine Gabrielyan, a teacher who passed the voluntary certification of the first primary school of Artashat, is in the pavillion.

 

The Holy Book. God calls me by name


The Bible is a letter from the heavenly King to every human being. You should open and read the Gospel with that fear, haste and attention. The holy book conveys grace and the reader touches the power of God's word in a sense. What do biblical events and characters have to do with today's life? Reverend Fr. Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this.

Details of the Winter Book Festival


On February 10, the "Winter Festival" of the "Newmeg" publishing house will take place at the "Dvin" music hall. This year, the publishing house has turned the "Winter Festival" into a celebration of literature and modern art. On that day, it will be possible to attend not only book presentations, but also theater performances, poetry evenings, concerts, exhibitions. Gnel Nalbandian, editor-in-chief of the publishing house, spoke about the "Winter Festival" of Newmag and modern publishing problems in "Artfocus".

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The Holy Book. God speaks from the Altar


To understand the word of God, the church indicates 4 ways: with an obedient spirit, accompanied by the church, Christ-centered and personal. How should we hear and understand the word of God through the church, what is the role of the ritual and the comments of the church fathers? Reverend Fr. Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this.

 

New strategy of education and science. Part 144


The goal of the Armenian Aerospace Agency is to make Armenia an aerospace superpower, which will enable it to deter enemies in the region. The agency wants to unite the Armenian scientific and engineering potential scattered all over the world. Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed with Mher Mehrabyan, Director of the Areg Mehrabyan Charitable Foundation and the Armenian Aerospace Cooperation, the educational programs of the foundation, the prerequisites for creating powerful aerospace infrastructures in Armenia.

Why does Armenia question its existence?


For quite some time now, the words state and motherland have a stable place in our daily hot news, but always with a question mark. Why does the state official of the Republic of Armenia question the meaning of the existence of the state? If the reason is the defeat in the war, then it will be done by the enemy. We are discussing with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Vahagn Melikyan. Anna Sargsyan conducts the conversation.

New strategy of education and science. Part 141


Together with Tigran Shahverdyan, director of "Robomart" company, member of "Gituzh" initiative, we summarize the achievements and gaps in science in 2023.