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.

The power of law and the world of the strong


Who can be the guarantor of the rights of the Armenians of Artsakh today, how is it possible to realize their right to collective return? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Avetik Harutyunyan, a lawyer and translator of V. Nersesyants' fundamental work "Philosophy of Law."

Waiting for the Savior


Is it necessary for a Christian to live in expectation of the Savior, what power and strength can it convey? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

A Peace service was held at Masis St. Thaddeus Church


For three years now, the Masyatsotn Diocese has been organizing joint prayer days, in which residents of remote rural communities participate. The spiritual pastor of the St. John the Evangelist Church in Artashat interpreted the parable of the unjust steward, highlighting the important messages.

"Western Azerbaijan" - a state program


In the 5th grade history textbook of the Azerbaijani general education school, which came into the hands of Azerbaijanist Tatev Hayrapetyan, it is written that the Armenian SSR was created in the western part of the historical Azerbaijani lands. According to the authors of the textbook, Azerbaijanis who were forcibly displaced from their ancestral lands later formed the West Azerbaijan community, which appears before international organizations, so-called, for the protection of their historical heritage and the rights of the displaced population in West Azerbaijan. Anna Sargsyan talked about the state occupation programs of Azerbaijan with the candidate of historical sciences, Azerbaijanist Tatev Hayrapetyan.

The way home


How is the love and mercy of God the Father emphasized in the "Parable of the Prodigal Son?" Commented by Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan.