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.

Prayer and our senses


How can prayer heal and purify our senses? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

3 deacons of the seminary defended their master's theses


Deacon Martun Khurshudyan studied the spiritual service in the army in different regions. From now on, deacons who have graduated from the seminary are mandatory conscripted into the army and serve as spiritual servants. He hopes that his graduation thesis will become a useful guide for spiritual servants serving in the Armenian army in the future. Deacon Gevorg Avetisyan studied the division of the Armenian and Georgian churches. Deacon David Mnatsakanyan also touched upon the church-building activities of the Vachutyan princely house.

Who are we really negotiating peace with?


What do we know about modern Azerbaijan? After all, we have been at war with this state for more than 30 years, and today we are negotiating peace with this state. Is it worth recognizing who we are negotiating with? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Artyom Tonoyan, an orientalist and host of the Caspian Frontiers Telegram channel.

Knowing God in reality


Man is the image bearer of God, but why do we often create God in our own image and likeness? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Armenian Women and "State Feminism" in Silent Cinema


Cinema entered Armenian reality during a difficult and hard period: genocide, the fall of the First Republic, imposed Soviet ideology with a complete rejection of the past. Who was the Armenian woman in Soviet-Armenian silent cinema? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Ruzanna Bagratunyan, author of the documentary collection “Talking Women of Silent Cinema.”

I am the good shepherd


Jesus was both a shepherd and a lamb of God. How can these two opposite poles be combined in one person, how is the Christian definition of authority given? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Restoration of the Saint Karapet Monastery Complex in Moshaghbyur has resumed


The monastery complex is a medieval historical and cultural monument and the entire restoration process, starting from the design, is being carried out in cooperation with the RA Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Architectural Council of the Mother See. The monastery has suffered from earthquakes and landslides. The restoration project also includes the issue of drainage. There are three structures inside the monastery complex: the Holy Mother of God Church, the Bell Tower and the Tomb, which are being fundamentally restored.

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.