

In the midst of the ideological confusion and geopolitical upheavals of the modern world, the task of seeing, finding, and preserving ourselves becomes an existential imperative. What is the essence, domain, and potential of our identity, and how viable is it in the face of contemporary challenges and changes? In a world full of dangers and challenges, are we passive observers or active participants? Are we ready to change? What should we change, and how?
- Speakers: Aram Pakhchanian, Manuk Hergnyan
- Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian


In 1735, the talented composer, violinist, and organist Giovanni Battista Pergolesi moved from Naples, where he had been living and working, to a Franciscan monastery in the nearby small town of Pozzuoli. This decision was driven by his battle with tuberculosis, a disease that ultimately claimed his life on March 16, 1736, when he was just 26 years old. During this fateful year, Pergolesi composed one of his most significant and enduring works, the Stabat Mater cantata in F minor.