What does the parable teach in the 21st century?


A parable is a didactic, often allegorical, short, profound conversation or verse that presents ideas that are relevant for all times. Do proverbs keep their meaning even in the 21st century? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the issue in the "Parallel Readings" program.

The Diocese of Artsakh organized a discussion entitled "Aghvank and the Church from Armenian Aghvan".


Artsakh Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church organized a workshop - scientific-practical discussion at the Institute of History of the National Academy of Sciences under the title "Aghvank and the Church from the Armenian Aghvan". From 2020-2023 for the first time in history, the Artsakh province of Greater Armenia was completely depopulated, and the centuries-old Armenian spiritual cultural heritage was endangered. Azerbaijan has started work on an unprecedented scale at the state level in the direction of changing the identity of the Armenian religious and historical-cultural cults of Artsakh, and completely eliminating some of them.

The Lemkin Institute blames the RA Prime Minister


The Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention accused the Prime Minister of Armenia for the narratives denying the Armenian Genocide. "Although we generally do not get involved in the internal affairs of states, as long as there is no threat of genocide, we must address the concerns arising from the recent statements of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which, in fact, deviate from the fundamental principles of genocide prevention, genocide recognition and transitional justice, and which are directly related to are the problems of national security of Armenia", says the foreword to the detailed 5-page report. Anna Sargsyan discussed this topic with Genocide expert Suren Manukyan.

New strategy of education and science. part 158


The victories of students from Youth Centers have become commonplace
 
The students of the Youth Centers often win prizes in national and international competitions. Nork's Youth Center is especially distinguished by its high qualities. All Youth Centers have sports classes. Gyumri and Etchmiadzin structures have international champion students. Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the issues of aesthetic education, Christian and national education in Youth Centers with Liana Arakelyan, the acting director of the Central Office of Youth Centers of the APC. 

The Zoravor Holy Gospel was brought to the Zoravor Holy Mother of God Church in Yerevan


May 14 is the day of commemoration of the death of Catholicos Saint Movses of Tatev. That day was also declared the day of the vow of the Holy Mother of God Church of Yerevan, Movses Tatevatsi served here for a long time before becoming patriarch, built a large monastery complex, which was destroyed during the 1679 earthquake. Clergy and believers welcomed the Zoravor Holy Gospel brought to the church from the Mashtots library. Every year in the church, the Zoravor Gospel remains until the evening service.

"Degh" alternative rock band


"Degh" alternative rock band will perform new works
 
The alternative rock group "Degh" is preparing to release an album of its famous and popular works. The group is currently working on new compositions as well. In 2010, the "Degh" alternative rock band, formed by Robert Khudaverdyan, Ashot Danielyan and Hakob Torgomyan, left the scene after several years of active activity. Two years ago, the group returned with a different composition and continues to create.

Gagik Mirzoyan after the 44-day war


God-given life cannot be wasted
 
Injured in the 44-day war, Gagik Mirzoyan remembers in detail the events that took place on the battlefield from September 27, 2020 to the day he was injured. The main lesson learned from the war is not to waste the life given by God, and to live with dedication and love. After living in silence and self-restraint for a long time, he realized that he stayed alive because he had important things to do.

Rev. Fr. Beniamin Tsaturyan


The questions of viewers and users were answered by Rev. Fr. Beniamin Tsaturyan. Write your questions to "Question and Answer" Facebook page
 
Who does Christ consider as mother and brothers?
How to pray for the peace of the soul of a nameless baby?
Is the measure of our faith tested or measured by the Lord?
Is it necessary to cross oneself when bowing flowers?
What is the ceremony of removing the muron?
Will there be a chance to see God in eternal life?
How will the message of Christ, "judge not that you be not judged" come true?

The epic "David of Sassoon" was presented in the format of a graphic novel


The iconography of the epic Davit of Sassoon was published, based on the Tumanyan elaboration of the epic. It is presented for the first time in graphic novel format. The publisher is "Number 405" company, the artist is Tigran Mangasaryan, the producer is Narek Van Ashughattoyan. In "Artfocus", the director of "Number 405" company, presenter Gohar Gasparyan and the author of the illustration text, literary critic Ani Yeghiazaryan presented the content of the comic and the history of its creation. The program was hosted by Anahit Margaryan.

What is "The Little Prince" Really About?


Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's "The Little Prince" is interpreted in various readings as a children's tale about the relationship between adults and children, an allegory of a love story, an anti-fascist ideology, even an existential fable about loneliness. What is "The Little Prince" really about? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discussed the layers of "Little Prince" in the "Parallel Readings" program.

From Retreat democracy to demarcation


What is the basis of the illegality of the process carried out under the name of demarcation in the territory of Tavush region? Why does the RA government violate the RA Constitution and accuse those fighting against it of "playing politics"? What legal ways are there to implement the process of reproduction of the Armenia-Azerbaijan interstate border? Anna Sargsyan talked with the member of the Supreme Spiritual Council of the Mother See, doctor of legal sciences, professor Gevorg Danielyan.

On the Feast of Ascension a Republican Prayer was fulfilled in the St. Gayane monastery


On May 9, the Holy Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ. That day is also commemorated as the historic day of the transfer of the All-Armenian Catholicosate from the city of Sis to Holy Etchmiadzin in 1441. The Feast is portable. This year it coincided with the Victory and Peace Day. The Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, on the occasion of Victory and Peace Day, conveyed a message at the St. Gayane Monastery.