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. 
 
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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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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. 

New strategy of education and science. part 211


With Professor Michelle Kyulhandjian of Rice University in Houston, Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the activities of ASOF, the association of Armenian scientists, programs to support science and education in Armenia, and the results of the scientific conference held in Dilijan on June 25-28.

Day of the Covenant at the Holy Mother of God Church in Aragats


The Holy Mother of God Church in the Aragats village of the Aragatsotn Diocese celebrated the 12th anniversary of the re-consecration of the sanctuary by the Primate of the Diocese, Bishop Mkrtich Proshyan, and the day of the covenant, on which the relic of the Cross of Christ was brought from the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. 
The festive Liturgy was served by the spiritual pastor of the church, Father Maghakia Gevorgyan. 

20th Anniversary of the Consecration of the Church of Arevshat


On July 23, a liturgy was served at the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary in the village of Arevshat, Masyatsotn Diocese, dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the consecration of the sanctuary.
During the ceremony, the Primate of the Diocese, Bishop Ruben Zargaryan, delivered a sermon.

The Mother See, a place of residence and education for Diaspora Armenian youth


A three-week course in Armenology and religious studies has concluded at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, in which 30 young people aged 18 to 25 from different countries of the world participated.
During the program, they deepened their knowledge of the Armenian language and history, met His Holiness the Patriarch, visited holy sites, and participated in national arts groups at the Armenian Children's Home.
The second phase of the program will begin on August 3.