The Diocese of Kotayk organizes a Christmas celebration for children every year


The social department of the Kotayk diocese implements various programs. Through their daily work, the clergy personally know people in need, including families displaced from Artsakh and resettled in various communities of Kotayk in recent years. Various support programs are implemented for them.

Are the terms Western Armenia and "Western Azerbaijan" comparable?


What is the state called Azerbaijan as a historical and political reality, and what distortion of facts is the map of “Western Azerbaijan” the result of? Are the terms Western Armenia and “Western Azerbaijan” comparable? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with Honorary Doctor of the National Academy of Sciences, cartographer Ruben Galichyan.

Don't desire, part 1


Desire is the most fundamental ability and characteristic of human existence. When the Holy Scripture tells us not to desire, what specific circumstances does it point to? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this. 

Serzh Avetikian


The fourth edition of the “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop” in Armenia: Serzh Avetikian is on “Artfocus”
 
The “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop” has been operating for 3 years at the initiative of French-Armenian actor, film director, and producer Serzh Avetikian. As in previous years, this year too the workshop will bring together 25 young actors and will provide them with the opportunity to get acquainted with the methodology of work of internationally recognized guest artists, the traditions and trends of modern theater and cinema. At the end of the program, ten young artists will have the opportunity to undergo professional internship in France. Serzh Avetikian spoke about the “Bilingual Dramatic Workshop,” as well as other theater and cinema projects, on “Artfocus.” The program was hosted by Anahit Margaryan.

Light that guides life


How does Jesus, as the star of Bethlehem, continue to illuminate our path, remaining the inseparable companion of all of us? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan speaks on this. 

Candlelight Liturgy celebrated at St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Church


The celebrant was Bishop Vahan Hovhannisyan, Director of the "Garegin I" Educational Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The participants of the candlelight service experienced the sacrament of the sacred ordination and partook of communion. Many awaited that moment with fasting and repentance. The faithful took the lit candles from the church altar lamp to their homes.

The interactions of religion and culture


Christmas, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection have been key themes of Christian culture for nearly 2,000 years. These most significant historical events of all time have been retold for centuries through spiritual and secular music, various forms of fine art, theater, and cinema. Anahit Margaryan's guest on "Artfocus" is Doctor of Art History, Professor Mher Navoyan, who reflected on the manifestations of Christianity in art, the interactions of religion and culture.

What did Christ bring us?


How does the Nativity of Christ tell us about God and then outline the path we must take? Fr. Ruben Vard Zargaryan comments.

2024 in the "Third Millennium" pavilion


Opening of the Mother Cathedral, blessing of myron, identity, history, education, rights of Artsakh citizens. These are the topics discussed by Anna Sargsyan in the "Third Millennium" pavilion during the second half of 2024. The best parts of the conversations are summarized in one video.

Two new performences


The Gabriel Sundukyan National Academic Theater premiered two performances at the beginning of the year. The year was significant for the theater in terms of the implementation of innovative projects. The theater studio was reopened, the “Panno” art house was created, which is a local platform for artists. The “Yerevan International Theater Festival” provided a unique opportunity for theater-loving audiences to discover the performances of the world-renowned Simon Abgaryan Theater Company. Anahit Margaryan’s guest at “Artfocus” is the theater director, actor Vardan Mkrtchyan.

"Your First Words" collection


Hovhannes Grigoryan's collection of children's poems entitled "Your First Words" has been published
 
The presentation of the collection of children's poems entitled "Your First Words" by poet, translator and writer Hovhannes Grigoryan took place at the "Zangak" bookstore, which was accompanied by a puppet staged reading by actors Aghasi Melkonyan and Liana Nikoghosyan. The book was published at the initiative of the author's family. Anahit Margaryan's guests at "Artfocus" are Hovhannes Grigoryan's daughter, business consultant Sona Grigoryan, and actor, puppeteer Aghasi Melkonyan.

Artsakh by names


In 2020, the monograph “Outlines of the History of Settlements of the Republic of Artsakh” was published, thanks to the diligence of Doctor of Historical Sciences Vahram Balayan. Today, the book also has great archival value, several copies reached Armenia in 2023. after the forced deportation of the Armenians of Artsakh. Anna Sargsyan hosted the author of the book, Vahram Balayan.