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Rectors of Yerevan State University and Tbilisi State University visit the Mother SeeOn March 25, the rectors of Yerevan State University and Tbilisi State University paid an unofficial visit to the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
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Ani Baboomian, Alesandro MambelliAni Baboomian came to Armenia to study. After her graduation she decided not to return Iran. Soon her parents follow her.
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International Poetry Day at Bureaucrat book-storeMarch 21 is the International Poetry Day. On that day, young poets Anna Davtyan, NshanAbasyan, Hasmik Simonyan and Karen Antashyan read their works at Bureaucrat book-store.
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Newly consecrated priests in LentTen priests are in 40-day Lent at the Mother See. The Lent for the newly consecrated priests will be over on the Feast of Tsakhkazard (Palm Sunday), April 13. |
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Marine AlesTheatre critic, musican Marine Ales thinks that charity is one of the fundamental values of Christian ethics. She is the co-founder of charity fund “Donate Life”. In her interview with Rev. Father Ruben Zargarian, she brings her motivations for charity work into light. |
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Iranian PoetryContemporary Iranian poetry is a rather unique and interesting phenomena. It reveals the modern culture of a country that is considered to be dictatorial, with the ideology and inner world of its people. Owing to the new translations, the works of modern Iranian poets are very much loved in Armenia too. What is nowadays the Iranian poetry like, how does it evolve and develop in the closed political and cultural system, how is it translated into Armenian?
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Karine DanielyanWhat are the environmental movements, what changes do they make both in public life, as well as in personal and public consciousness? Rev. Fr. Ruben Zargarian hosts environmentalist Karine Danielyan.
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Anahit GalstyanAnahit Galstyan returned Armenia after living in London for 18 years. She often asks herself as to why does she feel better in Armenia. “Living in Armenia is not a sacrifice, it is to realize the benefits of living in your own homeland”, - says Anahit. Now she works for Repat Armenia Foundation and does her best to support those who wish to move to their Motherland.
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Modernism and the Avante-garde in ArmeniaArmenia was the first in Soviet Union to have a contemporary art museum. The museum was created with the efforts of individuals and due to the special atmosphere typical for 1960-ies. The works of Minas Avetisyan have significant role in the establishment of the museum and the art of Armenian modernism. The art of Minas has not lost its modernity and interestingness. How is Minas perceived abroad, what is the role of its work in the modern Armenian art, what’s the relationship between the national modernism and the avante-garde? Hayk Hambardzumyan discusses these issues with painter Narek Avetisyan. |
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Launch of the project “Araratian Discussions”“Tsirani” NGO and Araratian Patriarchal Diocese jointly implement the project “Araratian Discussions”. The very first of the seminars and discussions on Armenian Studies and culture was related to Grabar (Old Armenian).
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Armine HayrapetyanIn relation to child education, songwriter Armine Hayrapetyan attached special importance to the knowledge of languages of mothers. Talking to Rev. Fr. Ruben Zargarian, the singer refers to the image of the Holy Mother of God as a boundless source of inspiration for women. |
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Araratian Diocese to assist the families of soldiersMother See will transfer around 50 mln AMD raised by the youth of Araratian Patriarchal Diocese at a charity dinner to the families of soldiers deceased on the borders of our homeland. The assistance will be also delivered to the families having 2 or 3 soldiers serving in the Armed Forces.
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