We are not ineligible, but we are at risk


"Artsakh. endangered heritage" trilingual picture book, which includes the Armenian historical-architectural heritage left in the occupied territories of Azerbaijan as a result of the 44-day war was published. Azerbaijan is now planning to destroy the Armenian trace at the state level.
Is the work of scientists used enough to protect the cultural and political rights of the Armenian people against Azerbaijani crimes? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with Raffi Kortoshyan, deputy director of the Foundation for the Study of Armenian Architecture.

The ceremonies of re-consecration of the Mother Cathedral and Blessing of the Holy Muron will take place on September 28 and 29


The Catholicos of All Armenians accompanied the participants of the meeting with the expanded composition of the Supreme Spiritual Council to the under-repairing Cathedral. The restoration of the dome and most of the frescoes has already been completed. The murals were first taken down from the walls, processed, restored and re-installed. Special attention was paid to the construction of heating, ventilation and drainage systems. In the near future, the builders are going to cover the almost 900 square meter floor of the temple with marble slabs.
 

A Rest Service was performed in the Saint Gayane Monastery


According to the accepted order, during the 40-day fast, a Rest service is performed every Friday. The prayers of Grigor Narekatsi and Nerses Shnorali are the basis of this service. With the spiritual lesson, the believers ask the Lord to keep them away from their sins, to give them a peaceful and undisturbed night. Gospel passages and psalms are also performed during the service.
 

We are not weak, but we do not realize our strength


If Armenia continues to meet Azerbaijan's demands, it will very quickly self-dissolve, like the Nagorno Karabakh Republic. Why? We are offered peace, cooperation, prosperity, aren't we? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with political scientist Saro Saroyan.

 

The Catholicos of All Armenians received Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti


The Catholicos of All Armenians expressed his appreciation to the
Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches for his contribution to Armenology. The Armenian Patriarch expressed concern to the Cardinal about the difficult situation in the region and the challenges facing Armenia.

 

The Catholicos of All Armenians received clergymen participating in the Priest Accelerated Course


Lectures, meetings and discussions of various formats were on the agenda of the Priest Accelerated program. The priests participated in prayers, devotions and liturgies together for three weeks. They had the opportunity to summarize their concerns in writing. Based on them, a guidance manual for priests will be prepared in the near future.
 

The Armenian "Our Lady of Armenia" choir was invited from the Vatican to sing hymns


On the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the performance of the liturgy by the "Our Lady of Armenia" choir in St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome was an exceptional event. Until then, no liturgy was held in St. Peter's by a foreign choir. Moreover, during the Pope's visit to Armenia, the choir of "Our Lady of Armenia" sang again at the liturgy in Gyumri. How did the choir get that exclusive invitation? At the "Artfocus" pavillion, the artistic director and chief conductor of the Armenian State Chamber and "Tiramayr Armenia" choirs, Robert Mlkeyan, presented the details.

The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Celebrated the Eve of Great Lent


On the occasion of the Eve of the Great Lent, a liturgy was held in the Saint Gayane Monastery under the solemnity of the Catholicos of All Armenians. On the eve of the feast, during the Evening Service, the curtains of the Altars were closed. This symbolizes that man has been deprived of paradise. The feast itself is followed by a quartile retention period.

The Armenian Apostolic Holy Church Celebrated the Eve of the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple


On the evening of February 13, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated the Eve of Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple, symbolizing the offering of the baby Jesus to the temple. The procession of the clergy met the Catholicos of All Armenians at the Saint Gayane Monastery. An Evening Service was held, then the Andastan service was held, the four corners of the world were blessed. Later, the Catholicos of All Armenians lit the Tearnyndaraj fire from the fire taken from the church torches.

 

Feast of Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ to the Temple in the Mother See


On the occasion of the feast of the offering of the baby Jesus to the temple, a festive liturgy was held in the Saint Gayane monastery. Under the direction of the Patriarch of All Armenians, for years, at the end of the festive service, the blessing of newlywed couples has been performed. They received wishes for a peaceful and strong family life and a patriarchal blessing from the Catholicos of All Armenians.

 

Not scared, but disoriented


The question where is our intelligentsia today has a simple answer: where we sent it: the suburbs and "Vernisage". What kind of society are we today? Are we under the influence of fear or are we simply undecided on what to do, what kind of state to build? What has the Artsakh conflict changed in our national behavior? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with YSU professor, sociologist, political scientist Artur Atanesyan.

Erik Mkrtchyan after the 44-day war


The ill-fated ATS strike in Jarakan changed the life of Erik Mkrtchyan. He and his family moved from Vanadzor to Yerevan so that he could receive long-term treatment first in the hospital and then in the "Soldier's House". Eric now considers that after being injured, he appreciates life, his relatives and the world around him. He believes that difficulties have made him stronger.