Literature that brings heroes home, part 1


Homecoming is one of the key themes of Armenian and world literature. In literary and folklore works, the motives of heroes returning home and their perceptions of home are different. The motifs of homecoming in Armenian medieval literature, folklore, and also in new literature were discussed in the program “Parallel Readings” by literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan.

The right of collective return of Artsakh residents is at risk


The "Union for the Protection of the Interests and Rights of the People of Artsakh" public organization calls for joint protection of the rights, safe return, and dignified future of the genocided people of Artsakh. Anna Sargsyan spoke with the President of the Union of Artsakh, former State Minister of the Republic of Artsakh, and former Human Rights Defender Artak Beglaryan.

Law enforcement officers invaded the territory of the Mother See to arrest the Primate of the Shirak diocese


Archbishop Michael Ajapahian was coordinating the annual priestly assembly at the Mother See when masked law enforcement officers invaded the sanctuary. Priests from the dioceses of Armenia surrounded and protected the Primate of the Diocese of Shirak and the Catholicos of All Armenians. Then the faithful community joined in the defense of the Archbishop. Archbishop Michael tried several times to get into the car and go with the law enforcement officers, but those gathered resisted, and in the end he decided to walk to the Inquiry.

New Strategy for Education and Science: Part 209


Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed with Zaruhi Lavchyan, the head of educational programs at the "KAZA" Foundation, the foundation's activities in Armenia and the non-formal educational programs they have implemented for beneficiaries of different age groups.

The students of the miniature painting class of the Youth Center won the "Children's Colors" exhibition


Five students from the miniature painting class of the Hrach and Susan Tufayan Youth Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin won first prize in the "Children's Colors" exhibition-competition. The competition was organized by the Union of Artists and the "Daveyan Artcolor" organization. 350 children participated in the exhibition organized by the Union of Artists.

The more than 60 religious organizations registered in Armenia are almost not monitored


During the congress, thematic lectures were organized for the members of the Brotherhood at the Mother See. The speakers noted that the Holy Apostolic Church in Armenia has an exclusive status with its structures. That is, since 1991, the obligation to consider the Holy Apostolic Church of Armenia as a national structure and to legally fix its status has been imposed, which was later enshrined in the 2005 constitution. And the more than 60 religious organizations registered in Armenia are almost not monitored, accountability is incomplete.

The exhibition "The Monastery of Holy Etchmiadzin in the 19th-20th Centuries" was opened at the congress


The documentary material summarized in the exhibition is about the prominent monks and patriarchs of Echmiadzin. Their activities have left an indelible mark on the history of the Mother See and the Armenian people. They were not only clergymen, but also famous intellectuals and scientists. Catholicos Gevorg IV founded the first higher educational institution of Armenia in the new period, the Gevorgian Theological Seminary. Not only the clergy of the time were educated here, but also future writers, teachers, musicians, historians, and public figures.

Catholicos of All Armenians urges religious to be united in facing new challenges


The Armenian Patriarch, speaking about the current difficult period for the homeland and people, also addressed with concern Nikol Pashinyan's targeting of the Armenian Patriarch and the clergy, noting that the planned attacks aim to discredit the Armenian clergy and the Church, silence the voice of the Church, and diminish its high reputation and authority in society.

Educational programs of the Ayb "Rockers" orchestra


The educational concert of the Ayb School's "Rockers" orchestra on the theme "Visual Art in Rock" will take place at the Puppet Theater. The orchestra will perform works that represent the interaction of fine arts and rock culture. The upcoming concert and the topic of in-depth art education in general schools were discussed at "Artfocus" by Vahagn Papayan and Erik Aloyan, heads of the Ayb School's project-based learning club "Rockers".

French literature in Armenian


Armenian translations of French literature are a unique segment in the Armenian translation field. When and how did translations of French literature begin, what was their process, what and why is being translated from French today? Literary scholars Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss these questions in the “Parallel Readings” program.

Catholicos of All Armenians Receives Pilgrims from St. David's Church Community in Florida


The pilgrims visited Armenia and the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin to renew their vows and strengthen their ties with the Motherland. His Holiness expressed his joy on the occasion of the visit of the Armenians to the Mother See, affirming with satisfaction that the pilgrimages often organized by the Armenian communities of the Diaspora are the best opportunity for spiritual renewal, recognition of the homeland and strengthening patriotic feelings. They also become acquainted with the reality of the homeland and the life of the people. His Holiness especially urged the young pilgrims not to forget their identity and to definitely participate in community and church life.

New Strategy for Education and Science: Part 208


Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the challenges of teaching history in general education and higher education with Mkhitar Gabrielyan, Dean of the Faculty of History of Yerevan State University, and Hayk Mkhoyan, Deputy Dean.