Identity and history


There are values ​​around which society should unite. One of them is our Christian identity, the tangible expression of which is the myron. Disagreements in principle can be resolved through discussions. The Church draws attention to the important values ​​by which the Armenian people should unite. Why is modern man considered a spiritual wanderer? How not to lose home? The best thoughts from Anna Sargsyan's conversations on the history of the Armenian people have been summarized in one issue.

Lord, add our faith, part 2


Why is faith considered an integral part of human life, regardless of religious, gender, age, or cultural differences?

Museum Soldier: Shahen Khachatryan


The premiere of the documentary film “Museum Soldier: Shahen Khachatryan” filmed by “Shoghakat” TV company took place at the Henrik Malyan Theater. It presents exclusive details about Shahen Khachatryan, an art critic, long-time director of the Martiros Saryan House-Museum and the National Gallery, and the author of several dozen art books, picture books, and catalogs. The idea and script for the film are by journalist, editor, and translator Lilik Stepanyan. The director is Artak Avetyan. Anahit Margaryan hosted the film’s authors at “Artfocus”.

Human and education


What is the value of education? Is being educated enough to be a good person? And is being a good person a guarantee of a good life? Anna Sargsyan spoke with the superintendent of the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary, Proto-Archimandrite Shahe Ananyan.

Are the Yezidis in Armenia able to preserve their national identity?


What educational, cultural and other events and programs does the “Young Yezidis Association of Armenia” implement? To what extent are Yezidi youth involved in the cultural life of Armenia? Is the Armenian society sufficiently informed about the history, culture and religion of the Yezidis? Anahit Margaryan spoke with Said Avdalyan, the president of the Young Yezidis Association of Armenia.

The Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the commemoration day of Patriarch Hakob Mtsbna


 
On the day of the commemoration of Patriarch St. Hakob Mtsbna, the relics of the saint were taken from the Mother See to the churches named after St. Hakob in the Masyatsotn Diocese and a festive liturgy was served. There are 5 churches named after St. Hakob in the Masyatsotn Diocese: in the villages of Dvin, Ararat, Mrgavan and Burastan. The oldest is the Burastan church, built in the 17th century. On the day of the commemoration of Patriarch St. Hakob Mtsbna, believers and pilgrims were able to touch the relics and receive the power emanating from them.

Edik Poghosyan: "Theatrical Posters – Armenia" International Biennale


From November 19 to December 15, the only international large-scale event in the field of graphic design in Armenia, the “Theatrical Posters – Armenia” International Biennale, was held for the second time at the Sundukyan National Academic Theater. The organizers are the “Act” Cultural NGO and the Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theater. The works were evaluated by renowned graphic designers. At “Artfocus,” art critic Anahit Margaryan discussed the topic with the co-founder and director of the biennale, graphic designer Edik Poghosyan.

The "Narek" dance ensemble of the Nork Youth Center celebrated its 35th anniversary


At the Paronyan State Theater of Musical Comedy, the ensemble and the students of the Narek Dance School presented traditional dances, academic performances and premieres. On the occasion of the anniversary year, the Narek students presented performances by all the choreographers and directors who have directed or collaborated with the ensemble over the past 35 years.

Raising the issue of Nagorno-Karabakh at the UN World Forum


The Primate of the Artsakh Diocese, Bishop Vrtanes Abrahamyan, and the Director of the Department for Inter-Church Relations of the Mother See, Archbishop Garegin Hambardzumyan, participated in the 10th World Forum of the UN Alliance of Civilizations. During the speech of the Armenian clergy, the Azerbaijani delegation violated the norms of decency. The actions were not properly assessed by the organizers of the forum. Anna Sargsyan hosted Bishop Vrtanes Abrahamyan and Archbishop Garegin Hambardzumyan.

What is linguistic education


What is the subject of linguistics? What are the misconceptions about the profession of “linguistics”? Is linguistic education offered in Armenian universities? Anna Sargsyan spoke with linguist Andranik Ayvazyan, candidate of philological sciences.

The Greatest Commandment


Love to the end, love to the end. And this is very logical. Why? If it is true that man is the image of God, then every human being is born in the image of God, because man is created that way and is called to be like God. If we are the image of God, we cannot love God, but at the same time despise his image on earth. What is the great commandment, how do we apply it in our lives? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this.

 

Restoration of the Mother Cathedral of St. Etchmiadzin


How was the Mother Cathedral restored? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Amiran Badishyan, the chief architect of the Mother Cathedral restoration project, Hasmik Gevorgyan, the chief materials expert for the Mother Cathedral restoration, and Gagik Galstyan, the founder of the "Horizon-95" construction organization, about this enormous work. Here is a compilation of those conversations.