War Hanging in the air


There is growing anticipation that the region is being drawn into a major conflict. What is the perception of it in Armenia? What role does the besieged Artsakh play in the complex military-political rearrangements? We discuss it with military analyst Robert Nazaryan. Anna Sargsyan conducts the conversation.

New strategy of education and science. Part 98


We discuss the issue of science and education strategy with Artur Khalatyan, chief researcher of the "Gitserund" project.

Archives and museums of the Mother See


Do we still believe today that art is one of the ways to God? Why does the church create secular art museums? Rev. Fr. Asoghik Karapetyan, Director of  Museums and Archives of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, spoke in the "Artfocus" pavillion about the activities of the museums of the Mother See, the most important achievements of the last years. 
Anahit Margaryan moderated the conversation.
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New strategy of education and science. Part 97


We are discussing the problem of science and education strategy with Koryun Davtyan, the founding director of "Kait" educational and cultural hub.

Vahagn Papyan is at "Artfocus"


On January 6, in the "Aram Khachatryan" concert hall, with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, the "Armenian Holy Nativity" spiritual-classical concert took place, on the occasion of which the Israeli pianist and conductor Vahagn Papyan arrived in Yerevan. The musician was a guest on "Artfocus".  Anahit Margaryan moderated the conversation.
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Requiem service for servicemen who died in the fire


On January 22, at the end of the Sunday service, a prayer was offered for the peace and tranquility of the souls of the servicemen who died on January 19 as a result of the fire that broke out in the shelter of the engineer sniper company of the N military unit located in the territory of Azat village of Gegharkunik region. Under the chairmanship of the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, the Brotherhood of the Holy Etchmiadzin participated in the memorial service at the St. Gayane Monastery.

His Grace Bishop Gevorg Saroyan was awarded the title of Doctor of Philosophy


His Grace Bishop Gevorg Saroyan, who received the title of Doctor of Philosophy in the field of theology at Durham University in England, was received by the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II.

Master's theses defense at the Gevorkian Theological Seminary


Three deacons of the Chairs of Practical Theology and Biblical Studies defended their master's degrees.

The legal advisory committee of the Mother See discussed the further steps to be taken to support Artsakh


A meeting of the legal advisory committee was held in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin under the chairmanship of the Catholicos of All Armenians.  The steps taken by the Church under the siege of Artsakh were discussed, in particular, the use of necessary legal instruments, as well as issues related to the upcoming actions.

The Catholicos of All Armenians received the delegation of the Mexico-Armenia friendship group


The Patriarch of all Armenians once again emphasized the consistent and active steps of the international community towards the reopening of the Lachin Corridor.

Armenian pilgrims in the Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin


On June 13, His Holiness received the pilgrims of the Armenian Diocese of Georgia and distributed his Patriarchal blessings.
 

New strategy of education and science. Part 96


We are discussing the problem of science and education strategy with Artur Ishkhanyan, Academician Secretary of RA Academy of Sciences.