Syunik: Kaghnut


In Kaghnut, many doors are closed, the village streets are empty. Only twelve of the 105 houses are inhabited. Life here has changed dramatically since the school closed in 1988. The road, which has not been repaired for decades, has isolated the village and multiplied the social and economic problems of the residents.

Khazer Choir: The Legacy of Komitas: Hayrik Muradyan


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Aytsemnik Urartu


The whole city knew the location of Aytsemnik Urartu's studio, located in the courtyard of one of Yerevan's alleys. She was one of the shapers of Armenia's cultural life, her works adorned exhibition halls and became the subject of study by art historians. Today, the name of the first Armenian female sculptor is known only in narrow professional circles.

Justice


What are the differences in the perception of divine and human justice, what does the Holy Scripture say about justice? Father David Gishyan distinguishes justice from virtues.

Truthfulness


Why is lying destructive, what new sins can it give rise to, and how to get rid of it? Father Markos Mangasaryan presents truthfulness as one of the virtues.

Syunik: Yeritsvank


The early medieval Yeritsvank monastery is located on a plateau 3 km southeast of the village of Artsvanik in Kapan, isolated from other settlements. It was founded by the Metropolitan of Syunik, Yeritsak, in the 5th century. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the “Service for the Preservation of Historical and Cultural Reserves-Museums and the Historical Environment” SNCO are conducting excavations in the sanctuary, which has been neglected for centuries. The expedition is led by archaeologist Avetis Grigoryan.

Syunik: Yeghvard


Before the 44-day war, the road from Kapan, the center of Syunik region, to the village of Yeghvard was 12 km long. After the war, that road has almost doubled in length. Now Yeghvard is a border village, surrounded on three sides by Azerbaijani positions like a peninsula. The village, with a population of 250, guards about 17 km of the border.

Sincerity


What is the definition of sincerity? Is it possible to be sincere only with God, confess and live in falsehood? Among the virtues, sincerity is presented by Father David Gishyan.

"Narek" Dance Ensemble Performs "Luys" Dance Performance


The "Narek" Dance Ensemble of the Nork Armenian Youth House performed "Luys" dance performance at the Hrachya Ghaplanyan Drama Theater on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the creative team's work. The ensemble was founded and operates under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the AGBU. Over the years, it has participated in numerous republican and international festivals and competitions, occupying honorable platforms.

"Artsakh" Chamber Orchestra


After the Armenian exodus from Artsakh in 2003, the Artsakh Chamber Orchestra, like many orchestras and ensembles, found itself in an uncertain state, with its musicians left unemployed. With the help of world-renowned musicians Hasmik Papyan and Narek Hakhnazaryan and with the financial support of the AGBU, the orchestra was reorganized in Yerevan. A new page has begun in the orchestra's life, the key goal of which is to make the name of Artsakh heard on prestigious stages around the world.

Spyridon Melikyan


Composer Spyridon Melikyan left behind symphonic and choral works. As a conductor, he raised Armenian choral art to a new level. As an ethnographer, he saved a great treasury of folk songs from oblivion. As a scholar, he examined the theoretical issues of Armenian music in a new light. The former seminarian’s entire life was a service to Armenian music and Armenology.

Father Taron, who joined the defrocked Stepan Asatryan, has left the place of spiritual service


He was assigned to Haghartsin, but left his place of service after a few months. According to him, he left his place of spiritual service because he received an indefinite leave of absence from His Holiness Bagrat, while the vicar of the Tavush diocese, Archbishop Samvel Mkhitaryan, reports that this claim is false. 1.5 years ago, His Holiness Bagrat was no longer the head of the Tavush diocese, therefore, the priest could not receive permission from him to go on leave.