The "emigration program" of Artsakh residents


The Council for the Protection of the Rights of Artsakh Citizens is raising the alarm that the state governance system in Armenia is applying double standards towards forcibly displaced Artsakh Armenians, indirectly encouraging emigration. Anna Sargsyan spoke with Council member Apres Margaryan.

The Interpretation of God's Will


What is the central place of the word of God in the church, especially in its ritual, preaching, and theological life? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Transfiguration liturgy celebrated in the Mother Cathedral


The liturgy was served by Bishop Arshak Khachatryan. The Bishop called for clearing thoughts, dispelling the fog of the horizon. He wished that the Armenian people, shattered by the losses and pains of the war, would be strengthened by hope and faith, that dignity and honor would water our victorious path, and that the righteous hand of the Lord would weigh heavily on those who fight against God and His Holy Church. At the end of the festive liturgy, the faithful came to meet the patriarchal procession to receive the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians.

 

The Catholicosate Mausoleum and Candlelight Hall were opened under the auspices of His Holiness the Patriarch


The Catholicos' Mausoleum is located in the center of the structure, the right and left sides are intended for lighting candles. The structure also has two altars, which His Holiness consecrated and named after the apostles Thaddeus and Bartholomew. For the architects of the underground, vaulted structure, which occupies an area of ​​about 1000 square meters, it was of fundamental importance to maintain the harmony of the modern structure with the historical structures existing in the area. The Eternal Catholicos of Armenia noted that the Mausoleum will remind future generations of the spiritual mission of all Armenian Catholicoses, which improved the national and church life of the entire Armenian people.

The art and law of politics


Why is our society so irreconcilable? Is this a national character or political technology? Who is involved in politics? Can a church member engage in politics? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Doctor of Political Sciences, Professor Artur Atanesyan.

What is repentance?


It is very important for the repentant to receive absolution in the church, to be restored and approach the Holy Communion. Why did Jesus begin his preaching with a call to repentance? Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan explains.

What does business have to do with the social climate?


The economy and capital, in general, love minimal risks and maximum predictability. In these unpredictable and unstable times, where can capital escape? Anna Sargsyan spoke with Aharon Chilingaryan, a partner at BDO Armenia.

Law is the guarantee of freedom and life


How does Jesus respond to the Pharisees' accusations regarding Saturday? What is the Saturday law about? Commented by Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan.

Nikol Pashinyan openly directed law enforcement agencies in the case of Archpriest Michael


Archbishop Michael's lawyers believe that the invasion of the Mother See law enforcement agencies and the presentation of fabricated charges against the archbishop was an attempt to discredit the church. According to them, Nikol Pashinyan openly directed law enforcement agencies in this case, evidence of which is the fabricated charges, the groundless detention, and the judge's behavior. Archbishop Michael Ajapahyan is currently in the NSS solitary confinement. He was detained for two months.

The right of collective return of Artsakh residents is at risk


The "Union for the Protection of the Interests and Rights of the People of Artsakh" public organization calls for joint protection of the rights, safe return, and dignified future of the genocided people of Artsakh. Anna Sargsyan spoke with the President of the Union of Artsakh, former State Minister of the Republic of Artsakh, and former Human Rights Defender Artak Beglaryan.

The Church in front of Evil


How does the Christian church confront evils? What four evils, internal and external, does the Acts of the Apostles distinguish? Father Ruben Vardapet Zargaryan comments.

Diaspora Armenian youth participating in Armenian studies courses were awarded certificates


Young people from the dioceses of the Diaspora participated in three weeks of Armenology and religious studies courses at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. The goal of the program, launched with the blessing of the Catholicos of All Armenians, is to unite young people around the Mother Church, giving them the opportunity to improve their knowledge of the Armenian language, Armenian history, and spiritual knowledge.