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.

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.

Burial or Cremation


What is the position of the Armenian Church on cremation?
How do the Christian understandings of the human body and soul form a single whole, and why is burial seen as a manifestation of hope for resurrection? What are the exceptional cases when the church performs a funeral ceremony?
Bishop Ruben Zargaryan comments. 

The Man in the Storm: The Lesson of the Prophet Jonah


Why does the prophet Jonah not listen to the word of the Lord and sail in the opposite direction? How and why do we run away from the Lord and the trials that befall us today? What is the source of a person's inner hopelessness, and how does avoiding our mission endanger the lives of those around us? Finally, how to surrender to our own crisis so that it creates change within us? How to hear the voice of God? Bishop Ruben Zargaryan is 

Various healings (4:31-45)


In verses 31-45 of the fourth chapter of the Gospel of Luke, Jesus performs various healings, casting out evil demons and unclean spirits from people. The demons recognized Him as the Son of God, but Jesus silenced them, silenced them so that His identity would not be revealed. Why did Christ silence the demons, what is the kingdom of God, why do we want to be close to the Lord or run away from ourselves, and do we continue to serve the Lord after receiving help? The Gospel passage is read by Father Markos Mangasaryan.

The Temptation of Jesus in the Desert (4:1-13)


The fourth chapter of the Gospel of Luke, verses 1-13, presents how the devil tempted Jesus in the desert for 40 days, tempting Him and offering Him three different temptations.
How does Christ remind us that we should not tempt God, and how can we ourselves, with the power of God, withstand the constant trials of our lives?
The Gospel passage is interpreted by Father Markos Mangasaryan. 

Feast of the Transfiguration in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


On July 12, on the occasion of the Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ, a festive liturgy was celebrated in the Mother Cathedral of Etchmiadzin under the presiding authority of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. 
During his speech, the liturgist Karekin Vardapet Hambardzumyan referred to the commemoration of Christ appearing to the disciples in divine glory on Mount Tabor, noting that every day can provide an opportunity for transformation. 
At the end of the ceremony, the Armenian Patriarch blessed the people on the occasion of the Feast of the Transfiguration.

Worship: The Highest Work


The more we depend on the Lord, the freer we are, and the further we are alienated from God, the closer we are to slavery. What parallels does ritual worship have with work? Bishop Ruben Zargaryan explains.

The Preaching and Imprisonment of John the Baptist (3:10-20)


In verses 10-20 of the third chapter of the Gospel of Luke, the preaching of John the Baptist continues. What instructions did he give to the tax collectors and soldiers? What did he mean when he said, “I baptize you with water, but one mightier than I will come, the latchet of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie, and he will baptize you all with the Holy Spirit and fire?” Father Markos Mangasaryan comments.