On the shores of Mother Araks: native rivers in literature, part 1


Big and small rivers "flow" both in Armenian and world literature and folklore, which have many different meanings and functions in books. What do rivers in general and native rivers in particular symbolize in literature? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss these questions in the "Parallel Readings" program.

Vandalism: state policy of Azerbaijan


The Foundation for the Study of Armenian Architecture published the booklet "State Policy of Vandalism in Azerbaijan". The English book published by the initiative of the Artsakh Diocese exposes the multi-year anti-cultural activities of Azerbaijan with facts. Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with the fund's co-director Raffi Kortoshyan.

New strategy of education and science. part 167


Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed with sociologist Marina Galstyan the issues related to the participation of youth in the most important issues for the community and the country, the importance of education, awareness and mastery of soft skills.

Children's literature today: what should our children read?


Although our life and lifestyle have changed a lot in many ways, summer vacations are still perceived as the best time to read a book for children and teenagers. Another question is whether publishers, writers and translators can provide them with suitable books. What and how is published today for children and teenagers? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan, Arkmenik Nikoghosyan and children's author, translator Nune Torosyan discuss these questions in the "Parallel Readings" program.

The Catholicos of All Armenians referred to the termination of the teaching of church history in schools


At the meeting with the members of the youth unions of Aragatsotn Diocese, the Catholicos of All Armenians regretfully noted that the teaching of church history was stopped in schools. He noticed that children should be given the opportunity to study the history of the church to make the gospel messages a guide and core of life, as it has been in all times of history. The Patriarch drew the attention of young people to the portraits of church figures and noted that children should learn the values ​​created by them, thanks to which they were able to withstand all trials.

New strategy of education and science. part 166


New strategy of education and science. part 166
 
Physicist, Doctor of Pedagogical Sciences, Professor Kamo Atayan, Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the objectives of the activity of the new department created within the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, the significance and importance of publicizing science.

Armenian books that will not interfere with the vacation


What to read on summer holidays or vacations? Usually this question comes up during the school holidays, but adults also need referral lists. What to read in vacation homes, mountains, beaches and elsewhere? Literary experts Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the books that do not interfere with vacation in the "Parallel Readings" program.

A Divine Liturgy for the Remembrance of the Dead was served in the churches


On the Monday following the Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, a Divine Liturgy for the Remembrance of the Dead was offered in all churches. After the Liturgy, a memorial service was performed, hymns were played, scriptural quotations were read, and all the deceased were remembered, whose names were conveyed by the faithful during the Liturgy.

On the Feast of the Transfiguration, a Liturgy was served in the St. Gayane Monastery of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


The Catholicos of All Armenians entered the St. Gayane Church by sprinkling rose water and conveying blessings. The feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ is the third of the five tabernacle feasts of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The basis is the event on Mount Tabor mentioned by the three evangelists.

How to get a decorative state?


Amendment of the RA Constitution, review of state symbols, review of the past, reduction of the role of national structures, etc. What do these theses put on the Armenian political agenda have to do with the security of the state and the desired peace? What is the real demand presented to Armenia by Azerbaijan and Turkey? How does Armenia react to that demand? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with political commentator Hakob Badalyan.

New strategy of education and science. part 165


Armenia's presence on the scientific map of the world is beginning to change
 
Hovhannes Yeranyan discussed the problems of science development in Armenia with Naira Hovakimyan, professor of the University of Illinois, director of the "AVIATE" center.

The closing ceremony of the 2023-2024 academic year was held at the Gevorgyan Theological Seminary


Under the chairmanship of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the 2023-2024 academic tear closing ceremony of the Gevorgian Seminary and the Vazgenian Seminary of Sevan took place. His Holiness the Patriarch noted that it is possible to overcome the trials that plagued Armenia only by relying on God and national unity, keeping the faith strong, strengthening and elevating our life with Christian values ​​and establishing it in the fields of justice, free from divisions and collapses, indifference, soulless and superficial mentality. He urged the future churchmen to establish the graces of love, hope, and faith in the hearts of Armenians through their service.