Deliverance from the Pit


Adoption of Christianity is one of the biggest turning points in the Armenian history. The video presents the story of conversion of Armenians according to the “Armenian History” by Agatangelos and medieval manuscripts. This film with psychological and philosophical meanings reflects the dramatic relationshiops between key historical figures Tiridates the Great, Gregory the Illuminator, Virgon Hripsime.
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Karen Matevosyan


99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. How is the Armenian Cause presented, what retribution do we require from Turkey? What is the attitude of the Turkish society of today in respect to the Armenian Genocide?
Fr. Ruben Zargarian hosts the historian Karen Matevosyan.

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Genocide Studies: prospects and issues


As the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide draws nearer, it can become a turning point in the process of the international recognition of Armenian’s big tradegy, provided the commemorative actions are not limited to exhibitions, protests and film shootings. It’s been widely voiced out that there is a lack of fundamental studies on the Armenian Genocide and our scholars are passive in the international academic circles.
Hayk Hambardzumyan talked about the prospects of issues of the Genocide studies with professor Arsen Avagyan, PhD in History.

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The Parable of Unjust Steward


The Gospels tell about a steward of a rich man. The Steward was blamed for wasting the goods of his lord. The rich man called him and made him give an account of his stewardship and leave. Now, what did the steward do? What does the commandment that Christ gave at the end of this parable on making themselves friends of the mammon, mean?
Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.

Good Friday


Every single episode of the gospel story on crucifixion has its own sacrament. Bishop Bagrat Galstanyan interpretes those sacraments, which can serve as a unique guide for Christians.
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Rev. Father Adam Makarian


What is the sacrament of resurrection of Christ, how is it perceived today, in the light of 21st century realities? How do we celebrate the Feast of Holy Resurrection?
Fr. Ruben Zargarian hosts Rev. Father Adam Makarian.
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100th Anniversary of Hamo Sahyan


In 1944, the magazine “Soviet Literature and Art” published the poem “Nairi Verdant Poplar” to trumpet the birth of a new poet – Hamo Sahyan.
Lyrical poems of Sahyan are dear to all generations of readers. This year the loved poet became 100 years old. Hayk Hambardzumyan conversed with the friend of the writer, literary critic Shchors Davtyan, the Director of Hamo Sahyan Scientific-Cultural Center, about Sahyan’s works and biography.

Holy Wednesday


Betrayal of Judas is symbolic in Christianity. Did the love for money drive Judas to betrayal? What was in common and different between the betrayals of Judas and Peter? What is qualified as betrayal in the modern world?

The Parable of Ten Virgins


Who are the ten virgins recalled in the Gospels, why do the Evangelists call five of them foolish, and the other five – wise. What do the lamps of virgins symbolize, five of which were extinguished...?
Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.

 
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Mariam Harutyunyan


What is religious education? Is there a public demand for spiritual-religious knowledge? What impact can religious education have on child? Rev. Fr. Ruben Zargarian hosts theologist Mariam Harutyunyan.

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Theatre amidst Prizes and Indifference


Cultural spring is accompanied by diverse theatre events: Theatre Day, Artavazd Awards Ceremony, new performance and Theatrical Festival “Theatre-X”. Despite all these activities, there are still certain things of concern: Institute of Theatre doesn’t have a rector yet, no state prizes in the sphere of theatre art were bestowed for the year 2013, etc.
Hayk Hambardzumyan discussed the developments and issues of theatre with the Ara Khzmalyan, Chairman of the National Theatre Arts Union and Theatre-X.

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The Return of the Prodigal Son


One man had two sons. The younger one demands his inheritance from his father, and turning all his property to money, leaves his home…. That son is called prodigal. Often our fathers call the elder son prodigal too, as he protested against his father for forgiving and making a feast to celebrate the return of his younger brother… Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.