Hayrik Muradyan 120


Hayrik Muradyan bridged time with his life and work, forming a living connection between generations and transmitting values ​​that shape our identity. A concert dedicated to the 120th anniversary of Hayrik Muradyan, a connoisseur of Armenian song, performer of traditional songs, folklorist and ethnographer, will be held at the National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet. Anahit Margaryan's guest at "Artfocus" is the president of the "Hayrik Muradyan" NGO, violinist, Narine Delalyan.

Does the city continue to read modernity?


The 8th Yerevan Book Festival is underway. The issues of books, book publishing, and reading have become especially relevant these days. These issues were discussed in “Parallel Readings” by literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan, and the director of the Yerevan Book Festival, Ani Ghazaryan.

Participants of the Ecumenical Conference visited Khor Virap


The inter-church conference entitled “Living the Faith Today: Commemorating the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea” is being held in the Mother See under the chairmanship of His Holiness the Catholicos of All Armenians. Pilgrimages to the sacred holy sites of the Armenians are an integral part of the conference. The Council of Nicaea was of key importance for clarifying the canonical and legal provisions of the Universal Church and for enshrining confessional principles. This conference provides an opportunity for clergy from different churches to share their experiences and jointly reflect on the challenges facing the church.

War on the science front


Will the peace treaty with Armenia force Azerbaijan to stop making pseudo-scientific publications about Yerevan being Azerbaijani, Armenians being guilty of environmental terrorism, occupation of Azerbaijani territories, and even the genocide of Jews, or will Azerbaijan stop appropriating Armenian cultural heritage? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with Gor Margaryan, an expert at the Geghard Scientific-Analytical Foundation, candidate of historical sciences.

Archbishop Michael Ajapahian's detention extended for another month


The bishop's detention period expires on September 6. The prosecutor has requested an extension of the period for another month, arguing that Bishop Michael, while at large, may commit a new crime. The defense attorneys noted that during the trial he could and did have the opportunity to speak to the media, but did not. Judge Armine Meliksetyan granted the prosecution's motion and extended the bishop's detention for another month. The next hearing is scheduled for September 15. Archbishop Michael faces a fine or up to 5 years in prison.

 

A blessing ceremony was held at the Holy Martyrs Church in Nubarashen on the occasion of the Day of Knowledge and Education


Father Bardughimeos Hakobyan performed the blessing ceremony at the Holy Martyrs Church in Nubarashen. He reminded the students and teachers that education is not just learning literature, education is a spiritual formation. The clergyman noted that being educated means doing daily work that renews the mind and soul.

 

A service of blessing of educators was held at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


Representatives of educational institutions, principals of secondary schools and a large number of educators visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. Every year on this day, educators participate in the Divine Liturgy in the Mother See, presided over by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and receive the spiritual blessing of the Armenian Patriarch.

 

Azerbaijan accuses Armenians of genocide of Jews


Yerevan is Azerbaijani, Armenians are guilty of environmental terrorism, occupation of Azerbaijani territories, and even the genocide of Jews. The number of pseudoscientific articles by Azerbaijanis published in international scientific journals has increased significantly in recent years. The Geghard Foundation is responding as best it can by filing complaints with the editorial offices of the journals, at the same time, the foundation’s expert believes that this is not only a violation of scientific ethics by individual Azerbaijani scientists, but also part of Baku’s official policy, a tool of hybrid warfare against Armenia. Anna Sargsyan spoke with Gor Margaryan, an expert at the Geghard Scientific-Analytical Foundation, candidate of historical sciences.

Henrik Edoyan: Why poetry?


From "Reflections" published in 1977 to the latest collection "A View from Nowhere" published in 2024, the creative process of poet Henrik Edoyan stretches. How does the perception of poetry change over time, how does the poet change over time and does he change at all? On the occasion of the poet's 85th birthday, literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan and Henrik Edoyan talk about these issues in the "Parallel Readings" program.

The court considered the thoughts of Archpriest Michael during his trial


The court discussed the thoughts and reflections extracted from Archbishop Mikayel Ajapahyan's personal diary. The lawyers noted that Archbishop Mikayel is being tried not only for his opinion, but also for his thoughts. They emphasized that the search conducted at the Archbishop's residence and the evidence obtained as a result are inadmissible. The defense attached the etymology of the word "call" to the case as evidence.

 

Archpriest Michael's defense lawyers have filed a motion to disqualify the judge


The lawyers have recorded that Judge Armine Meliksetyan has a very negative attitude towards Archbishop Michael. The judge is biased and is interested in ensuring that Archbishop Michael’s case remains in her proceedings. In their assessment, the judge is examining the case in gross violation of the rules of jurisdiction. The Archbishop gave the interviews in Shirak region, therefore the case should be examined in the Shirak region court, but the judge is doing everything possible to make the decision personally. With the lawyers’ mediation, the court allowed everyone to see the Archbishop, except journalists.

A festive liturgy was served at the Mother Cathedral on the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary


At the end of the festive Liturgy, the solemn procession, led by Archbishop Nathan Hovhannisyan, moved to the open altar of St. Trdat, where the ceremony of blessing the grapes was performed. First, thanksgiving was offered to God for the harvest of the fields and vineyards, then the clergy prayed for the Lord's blessing for the fruits offered to the temple. After the ceremony, the grapes were distributed to the people so that the blessed fruit would enter each person's home, bringing success and abundance.