Author Anna Tamrazyan

The Path of the Holy Bible

The Gospel printed in Constantinopole in 1710, was traditionally called "Papei Narek". Often it was mistakingly accepted as Narekatsi's "Matyan". Many were surprise to discover it as the Bible. The miraculous book went through a long and spectacular path before finding its final destination. The participants of the program tell about the path crossed by the Gospel of Constantinople and the miracles. The settlements and families, where the Gospel travelled, are also included.

CIS Conservatory and Music Academy Rectors Council held in Minsk

On September 25, the heads of CIS music HEI-s had a meeting in the Music Academy of Belarus. A cooperation agreement was signed between the Rectors Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory and of Minsk Music Academy. The meeting was organized by the CIS Interstate Humanitarian Cooperation Fund headed by Armen Smbatyan.

TWENTY YEARS LATER

With the Referendum on September 21, 1991, we uttered our “yes” to independence. Independence is an absolute value, means of preserving our national identity. To what extent it has become a guarantee for the Armenian identity, what issues are still present 20 years past: all these issues are commented by the public figures who stood at the sources of independence.

The film was produced on the occasion of the 20^th Anniversary of Independence of Armenia.

Flamenco Night at Ulikhanyan Club

Armenians create in Spanish style, they perform and astonish. The band Los Locos presented a flamenco night at Ulikhanyan Club. The band members Ashot Voskanyan and Tigran Ayvazyan were joined by guests from Toronto and Marseille – dancer Christine Arzoumanian and bass guitarist Alan Jean.

Vladimir Harutyunyan

Vladimir Harutyunyan is a businessman from Moscow. He develops management projects for companies dealing with oil and gas mining and sale. Our hero has always had a keen interest in the black gold market. He has even written a book about it. He used to be the director of "Soyuz Oil Export" in Soviet times. He has a large family of 4 children and 13 grand-children. The humanitarian was again in his homeland, visiting Kecharis monastery complex, which is under restoration thanks to his donations.

Garo Tertzakian

American Armenian physician, philanthropist, was born in Lebanon. He received his primary education in Nishan Palandjian College and studied medicine in the American University of Beirut. This is where he met his future wife, Sylvie, who came from Jerusalem. They moved to US after they got married. At present, they reside in Santa Ana, California (Orange County). They live happily with their children Talin and Aram.
1987 was crucial for Garo Tertzakian. He was invited to Armenia. Since then, he visits Armenia every year. He has supported a number of hospitals through provision of up-to-date medical equipment and professional skills. In recent years, he cooperates with St. Nerses Hospital of Holy See of Etchmiadzin. He was awarded a letter of blessing of His Holiness, Mkhitar Heratsi Medal and various awards.

Artak Gulian

Armenian Monastery complex of Moscow is a weighty architectural and cultural presence in the Armenian Diaspora. The complex includes big and small churches, the building of Armenian Prelacy in Russia, cultural, educational institutions, and also reception facilities. This construction fully adheres to the national architectural principles and represents one of the works of architect Artak Gulian.
The famous architect of nowadays has his own viewpoint on the current church construction. It's worthwhile knowing his own interpretation of the history of Armenian Church construction.
The film also presents other churches and structures designed by the architect both in Armenia and other countries.

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.

Support to Syrian Armenians

The war which broke in March, 2011, shattered the normal lives of Armenians too, living in Syria. Around 70 thousand Armenians reside in Syria, or used to reside, before the break of civil war. Approximately 7000 Syrian Armenians immigrated to Armenia for the last year, of which over 90% found shelter in Yerevan. Most of them needed house, food, essential supplies, education and job. In response to the needs of immigrants, the World Council of Churches, Inter-Church Round Table Foundation of Armenia initiated "Rapid Support to Syrian Refugees in Armenia" project. The film tells about the program implemented with the support of "Action by Churches Together for Development" Act Alliance.
Participants:
Ruzanna Danielyan, a refugee from Syria
Karen Nazaryan, Executive Director of WCC Inter-Church Round Table Foundation Armenia
Fr. Grigor Grigorian, officer for Rapid Response
Deacon Raffi Guyumjian, Volunteer of Rapid Response
Ani Melkonyan, a refugee from Syria