The feast of St. George was celebrated in the church of the Garnahovit community of the Aragatsotn diocese


Pilgrims participated in the Liturgy and experienced the mystery of the sacred ceremony at the St. George Church in Garnahovit. The church was renovated in 2017. The feast day of St. George was declared the day of the feast of the Holy Church in Garnahovit. On that occasion, the relic of St. George was transferred from the Mother See to the church so that the faithful could receive his power.

Literature in one minute


Times are changing, technologies are developing, even artificial intelligence is creating. Reader expectations are changing, the ways literature is presented and popularized are changing. How do literary critics respond to all this, how is it possible to present literature in one minute? Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan, and writer and literary critic Jessah are interviewed on the “Parallel Readings” program.

Students of the Alex and Marie Manoogian School met with the Patriarch of All Armenians


Twenty students and teachers from the Alex and Marie Manoogian School, which has been operating in Detroit, Michigan since 1969, accompanied by AGBU Armenia President Vazgen Yacoubian, met with the Patriarch of All Armenians. His Holiness urged the school students to support their homeland through education, faith, and good deeds.

Hrant Matevosyan and the Armenian movie


The first program of the series “In the Pavilion: About Literature and Art” is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of Hrant Matevosyan. Prose writer Hovhannes Yeranyan talks about the films shot based on the writer’s scripts, and tries to answer the question of why Matevosyan did not share the admiring opinions and attitudes of the public and critics even about successful films.

Church-state legal relations and their violations in our time


According to Article 17 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, “Freedom of activity of religious organizations is guaranteed in the Republic of Armenia. Religious organizations are separate from the state.” What restrictions does the law provide for both a state body and an individual official, as well as a religious organization and its representative? Anna Sargsyan spoke with lawyer Anna Sardaryan

Church-state legal relations and their violations in our time


According to Article 17 of the Constitution of the Republic of Armenia, “Freedom of activity of religious organizations is guaranteed in the Republic of Armenia. Religious organizations are separate from the state.” What restrictions does the law provide for both a state body and an individual official, as well as a religious organization and its representative? Anna Sargsyan spoke with lawyer Anna Sardaryan

The trial of Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, Primate of the Shirak Diocese, has ended


The court will make a verdict on September 24, but the advocacy group does not hope that the court will make a fair decision. Otherwise, the case would have been sent to the Shirak regional court by jurisdiction. In addition, when extending the term of detention, the court did not take into account the age of the Bishop, the fact that he is a clergyman, or his personal characteristics. Bishop Michael noted that the prosecution has not addressed why he has not been accused of calling since 2020, moreover, the prosecutor's office has not previously seen grounds to initiate criminal proceedings, why did they decide to hastily arrest him in June?

The first exhibition with the Louvre Museum opened at the History Museum


16 masterpieces of medieval spiritual art have been brought from the Louvre to the History Museum of Armenia. They are displayed alongside about 20 exhibits from the History Museum, one of which is on loan from the treasures of Holy Etchmiadzin. The silver reliquary of the Apostle Bartholomew, made in Van in the tenth century. The reliquary contains the relic of the Apostle Bartholomew, one of the first enlighteners of Armenia. The general theme is: Sacred Dialogue. From the Louvre to the History Museum of Armenia.

Archpriest Michael faces punishment ranging from a fine to 5 years in prison


The investigation into the case of Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan, the Primate of the Shirak Diocese, has not been completed. The final hearing will continue on September 23, during which Archbishop Mikayel will make a speech. The defense lawyers believe that this case is a political order. They have petitioned to find the archbishop innocent and release him immediately.

Complete Hakob Oshakan: issues and solutions


Both during the Soviet years and during the period of independence, Hakob Oshakan's books were rarely published in Armenia. The "Diaspora" scientific and educational center has undertaken the publication of his complete works. Two volumes have already been published. Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan and Knarik Abrahamyan talk about Hakob Oshakan's literature and this initiative in the "Parallel Readings" program.

Narek of the Seven Wounds Church


Narek has attended the Liturgies at the Seven Wounds Church with his grandmother since he was a child. Today, he already wears a vest and goes up to the altar. Narek's day is full and interesting. He loves to sing, play sports, and walk around his beloved city.

First half of 2025


In Azerbaijan, including Artsakh, about half a million Armenians lived during the Soviet years. In the 90s, all Armenians were expelled from Azerbaijan and their property was confiscated. Why does the Armenian side not demand compensation? Why are claims against Azerbaijan in international courts important? What topics were discussed by the expert guests of the "Third Millennium" during the first six months of 2025?