Justice, not slander


Why does a person who does not see his own faults and shortcomings constantly speak ill of others? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Justice, not slander


Why does a person who does not see his own faults and shortcomings constantly speak ill of others? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Temporary exhibition "Holy Hands" opens at Matenadaran


It is dedicated to the nunneries that were centers of writing established in Syunik, Nakhichevan and Artsakh in the 17th-18th centuries and the spiritual and cultural heritage created by the nuns there. Several dozen cultural layers created in the nunneries summarize the vastness of the monastery. The manuscripts are the only evidence created by the holy hands of the nuns, which present their lives, work, as well as the history and environment of the region. The eight manuscripts exhibited were written and flourished by the hands of the nuns: Margarit, Heghine, Katarine and Gayane.

An episode from the experience of European public broadcasters


The organization of public broadcasting, political propaganda and pluralism in the media is a challenge for post-Soviet countries. How to be free from government pressure and the opinions of other political forces? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Wolfgang Ressmann, organizer of the European program "Media Dialogue" and long-time director of the German public television.

Libido vivendi, libido possidendi, libido dominanti


What are the three driving forces that man is called to moderate, to humanize? What example does Christ set during his trial?
Commented by Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan.

 

Artashat Festival and the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist Church


On October 19, the feast day and the 10th anniversary of the consecration of the St. John the Evangelist Church in Artashat were celebrated. On that day, the Armenian Apostolic Church also celebrates the feast of the Evangelists: St. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The relic of St. Luke the Evangelist was brought to the church from Holy Etchmiadzin.

 

A church-owned Sunday school has opened near the Holy Mother of God Church in Dashtavan


The clergy performed a Home-blessing ceremony, blessed the household goods, members, and benefactors. Sunday school groups will operate, youth union meetings will be held, as well as Bible study classes, and dinners will be organized after Sunday services.

 

Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan delivered a speech for the people of Artsakh


The Artsakh Diocese's "Entsa" Social-Spiritual and Psychological Center is organizing Bible study and interpretation courses for Artsakh youth. This time, the speaker for them was Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan, a member of the Brotherhood of the Mother See.

Authority and responsibility


What does the Bible say about the divine principle of authority? Commentary by Rev. Ruben Zargaryan.

The 20th anniversary of the urology department was celebrated at the Izmirlian Medical Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin


The department was established in 2005 by the efforts of Professor Arthur Grabsky and his colleagues with the aim of providing modern, professional urological care. In 2024, Izmirlian Medical Center acquired the latest and unique technologies for the treatment of urolithiasis and other urological diseases.

 

A concert entitled "The Bells of Haghartsin" was organized at the Haghartsin Monastery Complex


At the suggestion of Arevik Beglaryan, a young composer and pianist living in Germany, a concert entitled “The Bells of Haghartsin” was organized in the refectory of the Haghartsin Monastery Complex. The pianist was born, raised, and received her musical education in Frankfurt am Main. She is a winner of competitions in Germany, has performed with the Frankfurt Philharmonic Orchestra, and at the Beethovenhaus Chamber Music Concert Hall in Bonn. In addition to the young pianist’s work dedicated to Haghartsin, gems of Armenian spiritual and classical music were also performed.

 

Avetis Social-Cultural Center opened in Sevkar community of Tavush


A music school used to operate on the site of the Avetis Social and Educational Center. Over time, the building fell into disrepair and was in poor condition due to lack of renovation. In 2004, it was transferred to the Armenian Apostolic Church through the efforts of the late Archbishop Sepuh Chuljyan. Since May 2025, the Vicar of the Tavush Diocese, Archbishop Samvel Mkhitaryan, has been seeking the help of benefactors to thoroughly renovate the center.
Sasun Avetisyan, Hakob Menemshyan, Karen Grigoryan, and the Armenian Eastern Diocese of the USA were assisting.