How to celebrate victory when we still feel defeated


After the defeat in 2020 and, especially, after the Armenian exodus from Artsakh in 2023, we do not know how to celebrate the holiday of the liberation of Shushi. There is no state support to society in this matter, which would help in any way to regulate conflicting emotions. There is no public demand that would force the state to develop a policy and attitude. Nevertheless, May 9 is both in the state holiday calendar and in the collective memory of Armenians. Anna Sargsyan talked about the transformation of the Victory Day with ethnographer Mkhitar Gabrielyan.

Man, created in the flesh


During the resurrection, nothing is lost from our human identity that we had during our earthly life; our identity is preserved. Salvation lies in the body, which is the path of man to God and the path of God to man. How will we be resurrected not only in spirit, but also in body? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Christ in the flesh


Why is the life, work, and martyrdom of Bishop Stephen presented in the Acts of the Apostles using the model of Christ? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

The Resurrection of Jesus and the Reality of the World


When conveying the Easter good news to each other, why don't we express it sincerely and confidently, and often even artificially? What effort is needed to perceive the reality of Christ's Resurrection in our lives? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

A concert dedicated to the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was organized at the Chamber Music Hall


A concert evening titled “In Memory” was organized at the Komitas Chamber Music Hall on the occasion of the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Every year, on the eve of April 24, the State Chamber Choir of Armenia, under the direction of artistic director and principal conductor Robert Mlkeyan, pays homage to the canonized martyrs of the Armenian Genocide with a concert program. The choir performed accompanied by organ music.

 

The Armenian Genocide Issue and the Karabakh Movement


With what slogans and posters did the Armenian people climb the Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex in 1988-1990? How was the struggle for the recognition of the Armenian Genocide expressed during the years of the Karabakh movement and then the demand for independence? With what parallels and in what spirit was the struggle for the collective rights of the Armenian people conducted? Anna Sargsyan hosted Doctor of Historical Sciences Harutyun Marutyan.

Commemoration ceremonies of the holy martyrs of the Armenian Genocide at the Mother See


On April 24, on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide, a liturgy was celebrated in the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin under the presiding authority of His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians. During the liturgy, His Holiness addressed his pontifical message to all Armenians.

Artak Ghulyan's funeral service was held at the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir


The Catholicos of All Armenians awarded Artak Ghulyan with the high order of honor of the Armenian Apostolic Church "Saint Sahak-Saint Mesrop" for his meritorious, patriotic, church-loving and national achievements. The awarding ceremony was scheduled after the feast of the Holy Resurrection. Expressing the condolences of the Armenian Patriarch, Bishop Mushegh Babayan presented the order to Artak Ghulyan's family.

Candlelight Liturgy was celebrated at St. Sarkis Church


Some of the faithful followed the Candlelight Liturgy in the courtyard of St. Sarkis Church. The Celebrant read the message of His Holiness the Patriarch. The faithful took the lamps from the altar to take home and celebrate the Resurrection with their families. After the Liturgy, the church procession headed to the church, where a House Blessing servicewas performed.

The demands of the people of Artsakh and their reasons


The resettlement of Artsakh residents forcibly displaced by Azerbaijan in Armenia is going through painful processes. Are the reasons for this social, cultural, or political? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Laura Baghdasaryan, director of the Region Research Center.

Week of Contradictions: Holy Week


How do we experience the mysteries of life and death during Holy Week, and why is that week full of contradictions? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

A festive liturgy was served on the occasion of Palm Sunday at the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir


Even before the liturgy began, the roads leading to the church were crowded. Children with flower wreaths and willow branches, accompanied by their parents, participated in the Palm Sunday liturgy. The Holy Cross of Arabkir is the most beautiful church in the community, uniting the Arabkir and Kanaker-Zeytun communities.