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The Parable of the Good SamaritanThis parable has a number of different interpretations in the Armenian bibliography, yet they all derive from the explanation of St. Augustine.
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The Impossible – Possible: In Search of PrototypeOnly half a century ago there was no internet, people would pass hand by hand ideas, thoughts, hobbies via typewritten books or photograph-books. The film produced by “Versus” studio is about Samizdat, a unique phenomena of Soviet times, which could be considered as the prototype of the internet. |
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Armenian Diocese in Georgia to be funded from the State Budget of GeorgiaAs per the decision of the Georgian Government dated January 27 (“On partial compensation for the damage inflicted to religious groups in Georgia under the Soviet regime”), four organizations operating in Georgia, namely Armenian Apostolic Church, Roman Catholic Church, Muslim and Jewish religious organizations will hereafter be funded from the state budget.
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The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the LeavenIn the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven, Christ compared the Kingdom of Heaven to a mustard seed or leaven. The mustard seed, which is the smallest of all fruits, grew to be huge, and the leaven being a very small piece of dough, made the entire heap of flour to leaven. What does the Lord teach us through these parables? Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanations. |
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The Parable of SowerMany consider the parable of sower to be one of the best parables of the Gospel. This is the first parable, which Christ tells and interprets at the same time. Whaat does the Lord teach through this parable about the word of God and the hearts of men? Father Markos Mangasaryan provides interpretation. |
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The Parable of WeedsWeeds bear resemblance to wheat, however, they are harmful plants. For a while, the roots of wheat and weeds grow together and intermingle, and if the weed is outrooted, the mature wheat may also be harmed. In the Gospel Parable on weeds, God allows both plants grow together. The key question of the parable is valid up today – why does God allow the wicked and the harmful to exist on the earth? Father Markos Mangasaryan provides explanation. |
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Girl with a Pearl EarringThis film can be characterized as historical, love or psychological drama. Regardless what you call it, it is a suspenseful film in itself. Here it has two wonderful pieces of art interwoven: painting of Jan Vermeer “The Girl with a Pearl Earring” and the film with the same name featured by Peter Webber. |
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WoolIt keeps both warm and cool. It is both soft and exquisite and durable. It is very light-weight and pleasant. It is also ecologically clean. They make anything from it, you name it – wool coat, wool socks, mattresses, blankets, just anything… Recently all Pistachio does is talking about the usefulness of the wool. Here, please listen, he tells about it again.
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RainbowUsually days are either sunny or cloudy, and the Sun and the rain rarely meet each other. That is why we very seldom see one of the most beautiful miracle of Nature – the rainbow. Do you know that Pistachio has got its own rainbow? You can have one too! Do you know what is needed for that? A shower. Oh, you have one! Then listen to Pistachio! He will tell you how that seven-color arch appears in the sky and will teach you create your own little rainbow. |
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Abraham and IsaacAVETIS: There is a story about Abraham, a bit sad and scary one.
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The Creation of the UniverseAVETIS: God said let there be light.
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Expulsion from ParadiseARPI: Oh, no, no, don’t listen to that liar Satan!
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