Holy Mother of God Church in Yeghipatrush


Built in the 13th century by the order of Vache Vachutyan, the Church of the Holy Mother of God has kept awake not only the spiritual life of Yeghipatrush, but also the surrounding villages. Locals say that the church bell rang so powerfully that it was heard several villages away. Locals tell about the church of the village, the unique khachkars painted in scarlet.

Artanish


The ancient khachkars, churches and ancient sites found in this village on the shore of Lake Sevan testify to the historical and important importance of the region. Next to the village is the "Port Ayas" resort, where the Cilicia ship is docked.

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.

 

11 deacons of the Mother See were ordained priests with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians


They studied at the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary, then served until the determination to choose the spiritual path became stronger. Five out of 11 chose the path of celibate priesthood. After ordination, six deacons will serve as a married priest in the church. The newly ordained priests will spend a forty-day period of preparation and prayer in Holy Etchmiatsin, following which they will be called to serve in various structures and dioceses of the Armenian Church.
 

Displacement stories


Stories of forcibly displaced people from different settlements of Artsakh

More than 300 people forcibly displaced from Artsakh now live in Ranchpar village of Ararat region. Their rented apartments are in a poor condition: they have no kitchen, bathroom, beds and household appliances. Usually several people sleep in one room. Most of the forcibly displaced Artsakh residents do not have jobs.

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.

Mysterious candles made by Liana from Artsakh


Displaced from Artsakh, Liana continues to make candles in Armenia. It was hard to keep working, it was also hard not to work, but doing candle making is now more than important to stand out, not to break, to move forward in faith.

Festive toys and bags made by the hands of Artsakh residents


Displaced Artsakh residents continue to create in Armenia. "Working is also a way to overcome depression and pain, a form of struggle," assure Elina and Lilit.

Karmrashen


The village of Karmrashen in Vayots Dzor region was almost in the central part of Armenia before the 44-day war in 2020. After the occupation of Karvachar by Azerbaijan, the sounds of gunfire heard nearby suggest that the village is already on the border.

Bardzruni


Bardzruni is the southernmost village of Vayots Dzor, bordering Nakhichevan. The 7th century khachkars and half-destroyed structures found in the village testify to the rich cultural past of this ancient settlement.

Shahen Babayan after the 44-day war


We met the athlete Shahen Babayan during the days of the "Republican Sports Games of Disabled Sports 2023" in Tsaghkadzor.
On October 28, 2020 Shahen's life was barely saved from the injury he received from an anti-aircraft missile strike. Lost both legs. There was disappointment and despair, of course, but the urge to return to a full life was greater. Having prosthetics, today it is rare to sit in a wheelchair. He says that guys like me should stand firmly on the ground, give each other strength, so that the spirit of the defeated and broken will come out of all of us.

"When we see and miss each other, we hug each other." The covenant of the people of Artsakh to Holy Translators church in Parpi


With the efforts of the Primates of Artsakh and Aragatsotn dioceses, our compatriots displaced from various villages and cities of Artsakh went on a pilgrimage to Holy Translators Church in the village of Parpi.