The Church of St. Karapet in the village of Akunq, Kotayk region, has been reconsecrated and reopened


The Soviet government turned the St. Karapet Church into a grain warehouse. After the collapse of the USSR, they began to restore the church. Under the patronage of Vladimir Gasparyan, St. Karapet was partially renovated in 2006, but due to dampness, two decades later it needed to be renovated again.
 

Archaeologists study the architecture of the St. Gregory Church in Aruch


For 3 years now, the archaeological heritage of Aruch has been studied by the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences and archaeologists of the International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies. From the point of view of church architecture, the St. Gregory Church of Aruch, also called the Cathedral of Aruch or the Catholic Church of Aruch, has aroused great interest. Inscriptions indicate that it was built in 666 by Prince Grigor Mamikonian. The last works on strengthening and major renovation were carried out in the 1960s. The dome of the church has not been preserved; this is the largest church with a domed hall in Armenia.
 

The path of painter Gevorg Grigoryan


The artistic thinking of the painter Gevorg Grigoryan was formed in Tbilisi. The late 1920s and early 1930s were the years of the artist's creative rise, when he actively participated in the cultural life of Tbilisi, in exhibitions of Armenian and Georgian artists. In the 50s, his art began to be perceived and revalued in a new way. In 1962, the artist realized his greatest dream, settling in Yerevan with his wife and continuing to create with great enthusiasm until the end of his life. Anahit Margaryan's guest at "Artfocus" is Arpine Saribekyan, director of Gevorg Grigoryan's studio-museum.

Hrant Matevosyan: I am the master of my time, part 1


In many of Hrant Matevosyan's works, one can encounter the idea of ​​owning the land, the country, and time. Who is the owner according to the prose writer, what does it mean to be the owner of time, what is the writer's responsibility or obligation towards his time? The "Parallel Readings" program features discussions with literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan, and writer and publicist Gevorg Ter-Gabrielyan.

The Association of Religious Women of Holy Etchmiadzin celebrated its 65th anniversary


The Association of Religious Women of Holy Etchmiadzin was established in the late 1950s. The Patriarchate was in a difficult situation, and the Armenian ladies of Beirut took on the task of making vestments for the clergy. They donated church vestments, shirts, carpets, seminary robes, ritual utensils, crosses, various accessories, and material assistance to the Mother See. With their efforts, the first pilgrimages from Lebanon to Armenia, to the Armenian spiritual center, began, which continue to this day.

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ


The festive liturgy was celebrated in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin by His Eminence Archbishop Haykazun Najaryan. The Church celebrates the Feast of the Ascension on the 40th day of the Resurrection of Christ, because after the Holy Resurrection, Jesus remained on earth for 40 days, repeatedly appeared to his followers, encouraged, comforted and gave them hope, urged them not to be sad, not to be afraid, to face all trials with hope. At the end of the Liturgy on the occasion of the feast, a Republican Prayer was made for the repose of the Armenian Patriarch and the steadfastness of Holy Etchmiadzin.
 

Why was Turkey the first to recognize Armenia's independence in 1918?


Who were the Armenians fighting in Sardarapat? Why do the Soviet propaganda machine and some circles today spread the myth that Armenians defeated the regular Turkish army in 1918 “with a shovel and a shovel?” What historical facts refute the thesis that Turkey granted independence to Eastern Armenians? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Mikael Malkhasyan, a candidate of historical sciences and a specialist in historical demography.

New Strategy for Education and Science: Part 205


With teacher and lecturer Arsen Vardanyan, Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the issues of changing the public's attitude towards the teaching profession and the priority steps to increase the reputation of teachers.

Hasmik Baghdasarayan-Dolukhanyan's musical projects


Singer Hasmik Baghdasarayan-Dolukhanyan is the author of numerous projects. She organizes concerts with and for children. In addition, she implements a musical project for women over 60. She is an artist of the “Naghash” ensemble and the “Luys” quintet. Art critic Anahit Margaryan hosted Hasmik Baghdasarayan-Dolukhanyan at “Artfocus”.

Khachik Dashtents' novel "The Call of the Ranch Dancers"


The main characters of Khachik Dashtents' novel "The Call of the Ranch Dancers" are leaders of the national liberation movement: Zoravar Andranik, Gevorg Chaush, Aghbyur Serob, Makhluto and others, and the story is woven around the heroic and unbreakable spirit of the people. The 115th anniversary of Khachik Dashtents' birth is approaching, and literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the author's famous novel on the "Parallel Readings" program.

The Pan ACYO is preparing for the pilgrimage organized on the occasion of its 25th anniversary


During the Pan-Armenian pilgrimage "The Armenian Family, the Anchor of Armenian Identity", July 2-7, about three hundred young people from Armenia and the Diaspora will gather in the homeland. Applications have already been filled out, numerous organizational issues are being resolved. Over the years, the ACYO has become a bridge of cooperation for thousands of young people living in different countries of the world.
 

World Council of Churches organizes conference dedicated to Artsakh heritage


The World Council of Churches is the largest inter-church organization in the world, which is organizing a conference in Bern, Switzerland, dedicated to the Armenian heritage in Artsakh. Under the title “Freedom of Religion: Preservation of the Armenian Spiritual, Cultural and Historical Heritage in Artsakh,” the conference will address the consequences of the conflict in Artsakh: the Armenian heritage of Artsakh, the rights of the people, and the future security issues of the Armenians of Artsakh. About 150 participants are involved in the conference. The idea of ​​organizing a gathering of this scale was the idea of ​​​​the Patriarch of All Armenians. He will also participate in the conference.