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Alek Yenigomshyan


The participant of Artsakh heroic war, Alek Yenigomshyan along with countless difficulties felt the joy of victory too. He thinks, that today we are incapable of maintaining our independence and victories appropriately. The increasing rates of immigration has become a real threat to Armenia together with the moral degradation. However, the fighter for freedom is confident and optimistic that we shall have a new Armenia with an intelligent and well-bred society.

Sacrament of Resurrection, part 2


Why is the sacrament of resurrection considered to be the core of the Christian faith? What does it mean to believe in the miracle of resurrection? Is it a miracle in reality? Perhaps the faith for resurrection is meant to overcome the fear of death? Is it human to doubt in the resurrection of Christ? Is faith and resurrection subject to be scientifically proved? 21 centuries have passed since the resurrection of Christ, has the human understanding of Resurrection changed since then?

Sacrament of Resurrection, part 1


Why is the sacrament of resurrection considered to be the core of the Christian faith? What does it mean to believe in the miracle of resurrection? Is it a miracle in reality? Perhaps the faith for resurrection is meant to overcome the fear of death? Is it human to doubt in the resurrection of Christ? Is faith and resurrection subject to be scientifically prooved? ''A nation, who has made the concept of Resurrection into a name, what else do you expect...?''
The participants of the program explain the sacrament of resurrection in their unique manner:

How to Confess


There are two methods for the sacrament of confession -- general and individual. A believer may attend the general confession before or during the Divine Liturgy. Confession is one part of the 7 sacraments of our Church -- repentance. Spiritual Fathers have given a number of keys to clean the spirit. These can be helpful for us today, in particular, in the period of Lent, in the face of the glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Nazarians


Nazar and Artemis Nazarians bear the honorable name of National philanthropists. For decades, Nazarian family stood beside the Armenian Church, contributed to the community, educational and social program of Armenia and Diaspora, served as the advocate and propagator of preservation of the Armenian identity. One of the major programs in Armenia was the construction of the Chancellery of Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, the YSMU Radiology Center, and new AGBU office. The undertakings of Nazarians were highly appreciated by the Presidents of independent Armenia, spiritual leaders. Charity is the expression of genuine Christian faith and spirit. It is this idea that guides the noble family of Nazarians. His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians makes a speech of appreciation in the film about Nazarians. The participants include also Ashot Ghazarian, Director of AGBU (1991-2011), Bishop Arshak Khachatrian, Mother See Chancellor, Father Partev Barseghian, Mother See Vice Chancellor, Marina Movsesyan, radiologist in YSMU Radiology Center, Vasken Yacoubian, Central Board member of AGBU, as well as Nazar and Artemis Nazarians and their grandson - Mathew Nazarian.

Forgiveness


Forgiveness is one of the key aspects of Christian ethics. Why is it so important to forgive each other? What does it mean to each of the conflicting parties? Why should we sympathize with the sinner? Father Kyuregh Talyan and Father Ghazar Petrosyan answer the questions.

Sayat-Nova: a song, a symbol, a legend


As characterised by Hovhannes Tumanyan, the ''enormous lover'' Sayat-Nova continues living in the Armenian cultural reality as a song, a symbol and legent, together with his mysterious biography so full of enigma, with different perception and interpretations of his works. Many films on his life were produced, numerous researches of his life already and still being written, nonetheless, the secrets of his creations are endless and the beauty of his plays are never-ending.
The film ''Sayat-Nova. A song, a symbo, a legend'' tells us about the life and art of the writer.

Tomar (calendar)


Tomar is the synonym of the the word 'calendar'. There is a commonly known opinion, based on which the calendar was created in the result of human economic activity. In Grigor Brutian's opinion, a tomar specialist, this is a one-sided and faulty approch. Tomar is a system for time division and it has to do, in the first place, with religion and human understanding of relegion. The bronze brace discovered in 1946, in Sanahin, a number of pictograms found in Syunik, testify that our ancestors had a rather developed knowledge of calendar. Why does the Armenian Church celebrate the Holy Birth (Christmas) in January 6, what are the historical events behind the tradition of celebrating the New Year in January?
The program ''Tomar'' provides interesting and useful information on the internal pattern of Armenian calendar, old and new calendars.
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Naira Muradyan


First Armenian cartoon, “The Dog and the Cat”, was produced in 1937. 1970-80-ies were the blooming of Armenian animation in Soviet times. The development of Armenian animation art slowed down in post-independence years; nevertheless, more films were and are still being produced. What are the films produced today, is the topic of the film more important than the production techniques, how does the Armenian animation respond to the social-political issues and is it supposed to at all? Hayk Hambardzumyan talks about these issues with animator Naira Muradyan.

Oshakan


St. Mesrop Mashtots Church of Oshakan is located in the Diocese of Aragatsotn.
Over the last years, the renovation of Church facilities in the Diocese has gained large impetus.
The renovations are implemented with the efforts of benefactors.
The program presents the meeting of the Church with her benefactor.
Participants:
Gagik Karapetyan, benefactor
Rubik Hayrapetyan, benefactor
Arsen Piloyan, benefactor
Tiruhi Avagyan, benefactor
Garegin Amatuni, benefactor
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Hovhannavank


Within the last two-three years, extensive renovation and decoration activities were going on in the Churches of Aragatsotn Diocese. Hovhannavank Monastery is among those Churches. The Diocese is divided into Pastorates and each of them has a benefactor working for it.
The program presents the story on ''meeting'' of the Church with the benefactor, unfolding the link between the past and present in each of their lives.
Participants:
Hovhannes Yesayan, benefactor
David Sahakyan, benefactor
Mikhail Baghdasarov, benefactor
Father Yeprem Zargaryan, Pastor of Ohanavan, Ushi and Karbi
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Jirair Sefilian


Artsakh heroic battle and liberation of Shushi is one of the biggest victories of the Armenian nation. Jirair Sefilian, former commander of Shushi special military company, tells about the hardships, the spirit and faith of the fighters back in those days. How to maintain the victory, express merited attitude to the heroes of the battle – this is one of the concerns of Jirair Sefilian, participants of the heroic battle.