Not to abandon the complaints filed against Azerbaijan in international courts


A number of public organizations demand that the government and Nikol Pashinyan not abandon the complaints filed against Azerbaijan in international courts under any conditions and circumstances, and refrain from proposing to dissolve the OSCE Minsk Group. How is this dangerous for Armenia? Anna Sargsyan discussed the topic with Anna Melikyan, a legal expert at the “Protection of Rights Without Borders” NGO.

Don't desire- part 2


The commandment "Thou shalt not covet" does not mean to kill the natural desire within you, but rather to be temperate. Know yourself, your desires, and your limits, so that you may thereby respect yourself, your surroundings, and your society. Fr. Archimandrite Ruben Zargaryan comments.

Vache Sharafyan


The opening concert of the 16th Festival of Armenian Composers' Art will be marked by the premiere of Vache Sharafyan's "Graceful, Prayerful" symphony, dedicated to the 850th anniversary of the repose of St. Nerses the Graceful, the Patriarch of All Armenians and the rededication of the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. Ahead of the premiere, Anahit Margaryan spoke with composer Vache Sharafyan at "Artfocus".

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.