Holy Lance of Geghard brought out on the feast of the Apostles St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew


The feast of the Apostles St. Thaddeus and St. Bartholomew was declared the day of the vow of the First-Born Saint Geghard by the holy Encyclical of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians. On the occasion of the feast, a Holy and Immortal Liturgy was served in the Mother Cathedral under the presiding authority of the Patriarch of All Armenians. At the end, the Armenian Patriarch blessed the faithful with a protective prayer and the miraculous Holy Geghard. The sacred ceremony concluded with a Patriarchal hymn.

 

The removal of the Catholicos’ name is a bid to establish a separate religious direction։ Archbishop Arshak


Archbishop Arshak Khachatryan believes that the removal of the Catholicos’ name during the Liturgy denies the hierarchical order, denies church authority, and one’s own affiliation. This means that you are excluding yourself from church affiliation. According to him, the Catholicos cannot leave just because some circles, including suspicious ones, whose church affiliation is highly questionable, have put forward such an agenda. The Catholicos cannot leave even if 10 bishops have made such a demand.

 

Cascade


What is the significance of the Cascade for the structure's architect Jim Torosyan and other partners? The Cascade is the architectural embodiment of beauty, national symbols, and Armenian cultural identity. Marina Baghdagulyan spoke with architect Karen Balyan about the copyright of the Cascade and the political-economic and consumer interests of new projects.

What to read: must-read lists


“What to read?”: When answering this question, people more often rely on lists compiled by famous universities, libraries, publishing houses, websites, and famous people. Are these lists truly impartial, or do they reflect the tastes, interests, and influence of certain groups? To what extent can we trust these lists, and how do they shape reading perceptions and the quality of literature? Literary critics Hayk Hambardzumyan and Arkmenik Nikoghosyan discuss the program “Parallel Readings.”

Theater, guest: Arman Navasardyan


Why was pathos devalued and what is its real meaning, what is the theater's message to the Armenian audience living through difficult post-war times, what emotions did the artist experience when he took the stage during the war? Marina Baghdagyulyan hosted actor Arman Navasardyan at the "Day 6" pavilion.

Red Ball


The music for the song “Red Ball” is by Vahe Hayrapetyan, accompanied by pianist Liana Torosyan.
The children, along with singer and songwriter Hasmik Baghdasaryan-Dolukhanyan, perform songs by contemporary Armenian composers, folk songs, and songs by Komitas. Hasmik Baghdasaryan-Dolukhanyan aims to popularize children’s songs by contemporary composers through children’s performances.

Day and Me


The music for the song “Day and Me” is by Argina Harutyunyan, accompanied by pianist Liana Torosyan. Puppeteer Aghasi Melkonyan, staging a small performance with the participation of children, makes the song more vivid and interesting.
The children, together with singer and songwriter Hasmik Baghdasaryan-Dolukhanyan, perform songs by contemporary Armenian composers, folk songs, and songs by Komitas. Hasmik Baghdasaryan-Dolukhanyan aims to popularize children’s songs by contemporary composers through children’s performances.

 

Five Ducks


Raffi Kavukian "Five Ducks", accompanied by pianist Liana Torosyan.
The children, along with singer and songwriter Hasmik Baghdasaryan-Dolukhanyan, perform songs by contemporary Armenian composers, folk songs, and songs by Komitas. Hasmik Baghdasaryan-Dolukhanyan aims to popularize children's songs by contemporary composers through children's performances.

Zmpik zmpik


Folk song "Zmpik zmpik", accompanied by pianist Liana Torosyan.
The children, along with singer and songwriter Hasmik Baghdasaryan-Dolukhanyan, perform songs by contemporary Armenian composers, folk songs, and songs by Komitas. Hasmik Baghdasaryan-Dolukhanyan aims to popularize children's songs by contemporary composers through children's performances.

 

Jazz and Freedom


How was jazz created? Marina Baghdagyulyan discussed the creation of Armenian jazz, its uniqueness, the fate of the Artsakh State Jazz Orchestra, the musical process of jazz groups, jazz improvisation, and stereotypes of Armenian unity with Tigran Suchyan, the leader of the Artsakh State Jazz Orchestra.

Selective Justice in Armenia: Lawyers' Alarm


What is the fine line between justice and the punitive machine? How to distinguish the fact of being “selective”, especially when encountering restrictions on free speech? Why is the misuse of the expression “hybrid war” dangerous? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Hasmik Harutyunyan, an expert and lawyer from the NGO “Protection of Rights Without Borders”.

Militariart


After the First Artsakh War, a new direction in conceptual art was created: “militariart.” The founder of this direction was Alexander Melkonyan. What is “militariart?” Marina Baghdagyulyan’s guest is artist Mkrtich Tonoyan.