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Armine Hayrapetyan


In relation to child education, songwriter Armine Hayrapetyan attached special importance to the knowledge of languages of mothers. Talking to Rev. Fr. Ruben Zargarian, the singer refers to the image of the Holy Mother of God as a boundless source of inspiration for women.

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Woman in Art


Organic glass, warm colors, an exceptional play of reflection of light, shadow and reality. The works of Arev Petrosyan are presented both in Armenia and abroad, enjoy high remarks of art critics and art fans. Hayk Hambardzumyans discusses the specifics of works created by women, the way female artists perceive the world, their sources of inspiration and themes in art with painter and designer Arev Petrosyan.

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Ashot Piliposyan


Do we know our cultural heritage? Do we develop archeological tourism in the country? Rev. Fr. Ruben Zargarian hosts Ashot Piliposyan, head of archeological expedition in Metsamor.

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Armenian Spiritual Song on Big Stages


Formed in 4-5th centuries, our spiritual song art has been developed and replenished with new sharakans (Armenian chants) by the 15th century. Introductiօn of polyphony and song arrangements in the 19th century played a huge role in the preservation and development of our spiritual song. Today, our spiritual songs are arranged newly and can be heard from big stages. What does the spiritual song gain or lose due to new concert performances, what should be further develope to enrich our spiritual songs? Hayk Hambardzumyans interlocutor is composer, conductor Grigor Arakelyan.

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The Parable of Three Loaves


This parable is found only in the Gospel of Luke. As narrated by the Evangelist, Christ tells the parable of three loaves right after teaching His disciples the Lord’s Prayer. It is a reminder of the result of a steadfast, persevering prayer… Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan


This parable has a number of different interpretations in the Armenian bibliography, yet they all derive from the explanation of St. Augustine.
Who was the Samaritan, why was he called “good”, and what does Christ attempt to show us through this parable? Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations.

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Book on Demand


A unique unity of the tangible and the spiritual, the conceptual and the functional, reflection of the reality and a means of cognition. A tool for developing a daily and academic, esthetic and spiritual, religious and legal, political and economic consciousness. This is how a book is defined by contemporary culturology – rather comprehensive, yet incomplete definition. With all its multifunctionality, late 20th century and early 21st, the book itself is in crisis and the future of this cultural phenomenon is increasingly getting more vague. Towards the Day of Book, Hayk Hambardzumyan had a conversation with Sergey Khachikoghlyan, Director of “Sargis Khachents” Publishing House on the fate of book.

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Ara Babloyan


“Were the righteousness and bioethics to become a principle for doctor, both public trust and responsibility would respectively increase”. Father Ruben Zargarian hosts doctor Ara Babloyan.

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Vahan Artsruni


“Peace and war begin at home. If we truly want peace in the world, let us begin by loving one another in our own families.” Vahan Artsruni considers these words of Mother Teresa to be true for nowadays as never. The musician believes that if every individual takes this truth into account in their life, then we will experience changes and progress come true our lives.

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Feasts of Tearnyndaraj and Saint Sarkis


Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the most important and loved Church holidays, namely Tearnyndaraj (Presentation of the Lord Jesut Christ to the Temple) and Commemoration Day of St. Sarkis the Captain. The believers visit Churches, bringing light and warmth from the fire of Tearnyndaraj. Young people, newly-weds make their way to the Church to get the blessing and intercession of St. Sarkis. Hayk Hambardzumyan had a conversation with Father Nikoghos Hovhannisyan, spiritual pastor of Nubarashen community, on the topic of sacrament and significance of feasts.

Virtues


All the goods of this life was created by God and allowed for men to enjoy these. What is the meaning of temperance and abstinence in a Christian's life, what do the Bible and holy fathers command? Presented by Father Vardan Navasardyan, film critic Davit Muradyan and Father Yeprem Zargaryan.

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Armenian Language in Digital World, Guest: Vachagan Sargsyan


It was expected, that the development of digital technologies, increase of Armenian content over the internet would contribute to the spreading of the language and preservation of its viability, expanding the boundaries and scope of application of the language. However, all specialists and those concerned speak out of the distressful state of the Armenian language and its abuse in the internet. Why and what issues does the Armenian language currently face in the internet and digital world? Hayk Hambardzumyan discusses these issues with writer, publicist Vachagan Sargsyan.