Truthfulness


Why is lying destructive, what new sins can it give rise to, and how to get rid of it? Father Markos Mangasaryan presents truthfulness as one of the virtues.

Syunik: Yeritsvank


The early medieval Yeritsvank monastery is located on a plateau 3 km southeast of the village of Artsvanik in Kapan, isolated from other settlements. It was founded by the Metropolitan of Syunik, Yeritsak, in the 5th century. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the “Service for the Preservation of Historical and Cultural Reserves-Museums and the Historical Environment” SNCO are conducting excavations in the sanctuary, which has been neglected for centuries. The expedition is led by archaeologist Avetis Grigoryan.

Syunik: Yeghvard


Before the 44-day war, the road from Kapan, the center of Syunik region, to the village of Yeghvard was 12 km long. After the war, that road has almost doubled in length. Now Yeghvard is a border village, surrounded on three sides by Azerbaijani positions like a peninsula. The village, with a population of 250, guards about 17 km of the border.

Sincerity


What is the definition of sincerity? Is it possible to be sincere only with God, confess and live in falsehood? Among the virtues, sincerity is presented by Father David Gishyan.

"Narek" Dance Ensemble Performs "Luys" Dance Performance


The "Narek" Dance Ensemble of the Nork Armenian Youth House performed "Luys" dance performance at the Hrachya Ghaplanyan Drama Theater on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the creative team's work. The ensemble was founded and operates under the auspices of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and the AGBU. Over the years, it has participated in numerous republican and international festivals and competitions, occupying honorable platforms.

"Artsakh" Chamber Orchestra


After the Armenian exodus from Artsakh in 2003, the Artsakh Chamber Orchestra, like many orchestras and ensembles, found itself in an uncertain state, with its musicians left unemployed. With the help of world-renowned musicians Hasmik Papyan and Narek Hakhnazaryan and with the financial support of the AGBU, the orchestra was reorganized in Yerevan. A new page has begun in the orchestra's life, the key goal of which is to make the name of Artsakh heard on prestigious stages around the world.

Spyridon Melikyan


Composer Spyridon Melikyan left behind symphonic and choral works. As a conductor, he raised Armenian choral art to a new level. As an ethnographer, he saved a great treasury of folk songs from oblivion. As a scholar, he examined the theoretical issues of Armenian music in a new light. The former seminarian’s entire life was a service to Armenian music and Armenology.

Father Taron, who joined the defrocked Stepan Asatryan, has left the place of spiritual service


He was assigned to Haghartsin, but left his place of service after a few months. According to him, he left his place of spiritual service because he received an indefinite leave of absence from His Holiness Bagrat, while the vicar of the Tavush diocese, Archbishop Samvel Mkhitaryan, reports that this claim is false. 1.5 years ago, His Holiness Bagrat was no longer the head of the Tavush diocese, therefore, the priest could not receive permission from him to go on leave.

A book has been published summarizing 17 years of excavations in Tigranakert


The presentation of the book “Tigranakert of Artsakh: The Historical and Cultural Image in the Light of Archaeological Research” took place at the NAS. After the 44-day war, when Tigranakert came under the control of Azerbaijan, and it became impossible to continue the excavations, it was decided to summarize the results of 17 years of research work. The Russian translation of the book is currently in the editing stage. The book will also be translated into English.

 

Vahan


The border village of Vahan is the northeastern gateway to Armenia. The village borders Azerbaijan for about 27 km. In some parts, the border is only 2-3 km away. The century-old village has had other names in the past. It was founded in 1925 under the name Rubenakert, renamed Ordzhonikidze during the Soviet era, and in 1991 received its current name in honor of the brave eagle of Artsvashen, Father Vahan.

Ulikhanyan sisters


Victoria and Liana Ulikhanyan have been engaged in classical music since childhood. They have already managed to perform on international platforms, participate in festivals, competitions, and have concerts on international stages. In addition to performing arts, the violinist and cellist sisters also create, and a video clip of Victoria Ulikhanyan's piano trio composition "Mechanics of the Sun" was recently shot, with which the girls are trying to popularize classical music.

Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the Mother Cathedral on the feast of the Holy Cross of Varaga


A call was made at the liturgy to pray for the Holy Fathers, national benefactor Samvel Karapetyan, and our other compatriots who have been in prison illegally for months, who have been in prison without liberty and deprivation.