Syunik: Bardzravan


The village was named Bardzravan in 1940, before that it was known as Yeritsatumb or Yeritsatun and was included in the Zangezur province of Yelizavetpol. Due to being cut off from the Goris-Kapan road, it has many problems, despite this, it is in an advantageous position for agriculture. There is no shortage of arable land and pastures for livestock, unlike other villages in Syunik, part of whose gardens or pastures have passed to the enemy. Residents are concerned that the number of people living in the village has sharply decreased, there is no young workforce.

 

The case of the holy struggle is a means to stop the political struggle for power


At the trial in the case of the holy struggle, the lawyers stated that there is no real evidence in the case that would substantiate the accusations of an attempt to seize power or preparation of terrorism. According to the lawyers, the fundamental rights and freedoms of people have been grossly violated. They believe that the criminal case was a means for the government to stop the political struggle, and innocent people have been put in the defendant's seat.
 

Defrocked Arman Saroyan Withdrawn 15 Million AMD from the Mother See’s Account as of April 1


Defrocked cleric Arman Saroyan continues to manage the financial resources of the Mother See. As of April 1, he has withdrawn more than fifteen million AMD from these accounts, and there is a suspicion that he squandered these accounts. After being declared defrocked and removed from the position of the Primate of the Diocese, he went to court, challenging the management of the Catholicos of All Armenians. For four months now, the Primate and clergy of the Masyatsotn Diocese have been subjected to various repressions by the law enforcement system. Father Ruben regularly receives notices from the Compulsory Enforcement Service, threatening to bring him to criminal liability if he fails to comply with their demands. The priest has already been summoned to the Investigative Committee and questioned as a witness.

Catholicos of All Armenians Visits National Benefactor Samvel Karapetyan


His Holiness wished Samvel Karapetyan, who is illegally under house arrest, to face the current difficulties and trials with endurance and faith. The Catholicos of All Armenians expressed confidence that despite these hardships, Samvel Karapetyan, with his characteristic spirit of hopelessness, patriotism and church-loving spirit, will continue to make his significant contribution to the benefit of the nation for the sake of the homeland and the brightness of the lives of Armenians throughout the world.
 

The anti-church provisions in the CC party's election program are inhuman


Lawyer Hovhannes Khudoyan believes that it is not worth taking seriously the provisions of the Civil Contract party's election program regarding the Church, because they are elected with one program, but they do the opposite. According to lawyer Emil Khachatryan, the provisions in the election program regarding the church are not only unconstitutional, but also inhuman and anti-Armenian.

 

Defense attorneys at hearing in holy struggle case consider parliament speeches to be obvious forgeries


At the court hearing, Archbishop Bagrat stated that this week high-ranking officials in parliament ignored the presumption of innocence, showed disrespect for the court and the entire legal system. The defense argued that the judge in this case has a biased attitude and knows exactly what decision he will make.
 

Court lifts Nersisyans’ house arrest, leaves bail and administrative supervision


The prosecutor has requested an extension of the house arrest of Gevorg Nersisyan, brother of Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II, and his son Hambardzum Nersisyan, for another three months, but the lawyer objected, because the case is already in its final stages, all evidence and testimonies of key witnesses have been examined. The Nersisyans have been in prison for seven months. The defense claims that their arrest is political persecution.
 

Law enforcement officers are trying to mislead the public with fabricated conversations. Defender


The defenders in the “Holy Struggle” case stated in court that there is political persecution taking place due to the civil and public behavior of individuals, as well as the exercise of their own rights in matters of state importance. In a speech lasting about an hour, Khudoyan summarized that the court investigation will prove that the case is fabricated and is a political order.
 

Armenian miniature painting in a modern presentation: meeting-conversation at the "Phoenix" bookstore


The focus of the meeting was the presentation of puzzles based on the "Tearn-ndaraj" and "Entry into Jerusalem" iconographic images. Their goal is to introduce children from an early age to the Armenian spiritual culture and the rich treasury of which they must become the bearers and heirs. In the near future, the series will also be supplemented with a miniature puzzle on the theme of the Holy Resurrection.
 

Court orders criminal proceedings to be initiated in connection with incident at Mother See


Lawyer Ara Zohrabyan reported that the court has ordered the investigative body to initiate criminal proceedings in connection with the incident that occurred at the Mother See on December 18 as part of the anti-church campaign. The bishops who met with Nikol Pashinyan on December 17 called on citizens to gather at the Mother See the next day and demand the resignation of the Catholicos of All Armenians.
On December 18, participants in the anti-church campaign displayed hooligan behavior near the Mother See. Although a report was filed on the fact, the investigative body decided not to initiate proceedings, which the prosecutor's office also supported.
 

Harutyun Marutyan's monograph "Commemorating the Armenian Genocide" has been translated into Armenian


The monograph of Doctor of Historical Sciences, ethnographer Harutyun Marutyan is the result of nine years of research. The author presents the mechanisms of overcoming the collective memory of the Armenian Genocide and historical trauma, the chronology and geography of the commemoration ceremonies of the Great Genocide. The author has addressed many of the topics in articles on various platforms and in scientific journals. Harutyun Marutyan's monograph "Commemorating the Armenian Genocide" was published in English, and now the Armenian edition is also on the reader's desk.
 

The Young Turk government implemented a policy of forced assimilation of children


Their goal was to destroy the Armenian identity not only through physical extermination, but also through changing religion and nationality, and destroying cultural heritage. By order of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Ottoman Empire, Talaat Pasha, orphaned Armenian children were to be distributed to Muslim families in settlements where the Armenian element was absent.