What price will our state pay for violating the rights of our church


What is constitutional immunity? How does it extend to religious organizations? Who is the guarantor of the protection of this right? How will international bodies assess the illegal proceedings initiated against the Catholicos of All Armenians and the clergy? Can the believers of the Armenian Church file a collective lawsuit for the violation of their religious feelings and freedom? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Vahe Torosyan, Candidate of Legal Sciences.

Why is the Catholicos of All Armenians being accused of performing his duties


Our times are being described as “days of historical shame.” Legal experts are sounding the alarm that the Republic of Armenia is summoning the Catholicos of All Armenians to court not on charges of committing any crime as a citizen, but precisely for being the Catholicos of All Armenians. What does this mean for the Armenian Church, the Armenian people, and the statehood of Armenia? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Bishop Bishop Zakaria Baghumyan.

Jacob's Night: The Crisis of Modern Man


One of the patriarchs of the Old Testament, Jacob, lives the first part of his life in a deceitful and deceptive manner. When and how does he hear the voice of God and is transformed? Why does he struggle with God, and why does defeating God bring true victory? What are the possible ways out of the crisis, and when does a person acquire a new worldview? Bishop Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Makeniants Monastery


The famous 7th-century Makeniants Monastery, one of the most prestigious spiritual and educational centers of medieval Armenia, is located in the village of Makenis, Gegharkunik region. Karapet, whose path to the temple began in a penitentiary, has been a hermit here for two decades. The clergyman he met in prison helped him reconsider his life, convert, and find the path to salvation. How did the 13-year-old former convict become the guardian of the ancient monastery, how does his secluded life in a remote village monastery go, what meaning does his image have for each of us?

Cain Syndrome: Violence from Envy


According to various biblical episodes and characters, what is a crisis, and why is the story of Cain and Abel considered a vivid example of not overcoming a crisis? 
How did sin disrupt man's connection with nature and God, what are the spiritual meanings of the names Cain and Abel, and what kind of sacrifice does God accept? 
Why did Cain not hear the voice of God speaking to him, what drove him to fratricide, and why is knowing God's will the best medicine for overcoming human crises? 
Bishop Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Cain or Abel: An Eternal Choice


Is the story of Cain and Abel only about the past, or is it our present, when we often carry the mental states of both the murderer Cain and the sacrificial Abel? How does the lack of emotional awareness lead to unmanageable crisis and tragedy? How do we find perfect harmony with ourselves and our surroundings? Bishop Ruben Zargaryan comments.

The healing of the leper and the paralytic (5:12-26)


Luke 5:12-26 describes how Jesus heals lepers and paralytics and how His fame spreads. What is more important during prayer? How can our faith and prayer help our loved ones? Who has the right to forgive sins? Do we praise God after receiving an answer to prayer? The Gospel passage is explained by Father Markos Mangasaryan.

From fishermen to apostles (5:1-11)


In the fifth chapter of the Gospel of Luke, verses 1-11, it is described how Jesus, sitting in a boat on the shore of the Sea of ​​Gennesaret, taught the people, then helped the fishermen catch a large catch of fish and, turning to Simon, urged him not to be afraid, because from now on he must catch men for his living. How to overcome the failure of personal efforts and trust in God? Is anyone unworthy of God's mercy? How do we combine worldly, everyday activities with a spiritual mission? The Gospel passage is interpreted by Father Markos Mangasaryan.

Who is behind the campaign against the Armenian Church?


Human rights activists are sounding the alarm about dangerous processes that are actually leading to the loss of statehood under the guise of increasing sovereignty. One of its most obvious manifestations is the creation of the illusion of a Western security “umbrella,” which leads the country to Turkish and Azerbaijani dependence, as well as undermines food security and targets the Armenian Church. What is the only way to counter these global programs and what is actually happening? What geopolitical programs does today’s Armenia serve? Anna Sargsyan had an extensive conversation with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Dzyunik Aghajanyan. 
 
Watch the first part of the conversation HERE: www.shoghakat.am/am/telecasts/38391

 

Green light for those who dismantle the security system of Armenia


Human rights activists are sounding the alarm about the unprecedented scale of political persecution and persecution in Armenia. One of its most obvious manifestations is the anti-church campaign, which is being carried out in gross violations of international legal norms. However, there is an opinion that the response of international actors is not commensurate with the violations being committed. Who gave the green light to the Armenian authorities? What geopolitical programs does today's Armenia serve? Anna Sargsyan had an extensive conversation with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Dzyunik Aghajanyan. Watch the first part of the conversation.

The Role of the Armenian Clergy in the Armenian Heroic Battles


Father Ararat Poghosyan and prose writer Hovhannes Yeranyan spoke in "Taghavar" not only about the active participation of the Armenian clergy from Avarayr to the heroic battle of Sardarapat, but also about the birth and maturation of the legend of the liberation struggle in the arms of the Armenian Church.

The Amulsar case: an indicator


How do issues of public importance enter the political agenda and emerge as cases of violation of rights? Is it possible to fight against the “state machine” without international support? What impact did the Amulsar struggle, the loss of Artsakh, and psychological depression have on public activism? When does civil society actually become active, and why is the use of state violence dangerous for the authorities themselves? Anna Sargsyan continued her conversation with human rights activist and political scientist Maya Barkhudaryan.
 
Watch the first part of the conversation HERE.

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