Pentecost is the feast day of the Holy Apostles Church in Sevan


In 2011, by order of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the feast of Pentecost was declared the day of the feast of the Holy Apostles Church in Sevan. The reliquary containing the relics of the apostles Matthew and Andrew was transferred from the Mother See to the Holy Apostles Church. At the end of the liturgy, the Order of the Andastan was performed, asking for the steadfastness, peace, fruitfulness, and spiritual and physical health of Armenia and the Armenian Church.

 

Specialists restore fresco attributed to Naghash Hovnatan at St. Zoravor Church


Prior to the restoration of the fresco, studies were conducted, based on which specialists compiled a scientific-design package for the works. It was approved by the Ministry and the Mother See. The restoration is being carried out by “Restart 1” LLC, under the auspices of the “Amaryan Charitable Foundation”. The restoration of the fresco will take about two months.

 

Nation-state or refugee camp?


What is intra-societal division? Are special efforts needed to implement it? Where can this process lead in the life of the state? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Vahe Hovhannisyan, co-founder of the Alternative Projects group.

Christ on our lips, the world in our hearts


The foundation, spirit, and power of the Church's movement is the reality and mystery of Christ's Resurrection, but how can we experience that resurrection? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

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.