Spiritual-Discussions-archive

Spiritual Discussions (archive)

An investigation into central fundamental issues such as the meaning of life, our calling, the search for truth, the choice of the spiritual way. Additionally, we investigate other themes, such as dogmatic purity and the recognition of one’s own tradition. All these and more are discussed by the participants of Spiritual Discussions.
What are the Church’s responses to these challenging questions? What is the relationship between the spiritual and material aspects of life? Is it possible to reach perfection in this life? How does one carry out the commandments of Christianity? What should be our attitude towards various sects? How should we protect our children and ourselves from “spiritual deformations”? Thorough responses and discussions to these questions and other important issues will be heard in Spiritual Discussions.

15/08/2023

Love

Love according to the Christian teaching. The Holy Bible about love. The redemptive role of love. Mercy as a continuation of love. Love as a main force of human life.

08/08/2023

Gifts of Speaking in Tongues

Apostolic gifts. The seven sacraments of the Church, virtues and mortal sins. Individual revelations. Dangers from demonic forces.

25/10/2022

Characteristics of Sects

What is sectarianism? What damages can sects bring about? How to know Christ truly.

18/10/2022

Holy Communion

The sacrament of Holy Communion is the heart of the Church. Levels of theology. How to be prepared for Holy Communion? The reasons for deprivation of Holy Communion. How to keep the grace of Holy Communion?

11/10/2022

Baptism

The etymology of the word "baptism." The role of baptism in Christianity. The preparation period before baptism. Spiritual changes that occur after baptism. The baptism of children. The sacrament of Confirmation or Anointing.

04/10/2022

Orthodoxy (Part 2)

The main principles of orthodox life. Pride as a rejection of God's love. The fear of God and repentance. Differences between emotion and faith.

27/09/2022

Orthodoxy (part 1)

The etymology of the word "orthodoxy." The link between orthodoxy and Church. The unity of practical and theoretical faith. The role of orthodoxy in human life. Orthodoxy in modern global life. The relation of identity and truth.

20/09/2022

Hypocrisy

Condemnation of hypocrisy in the Scripture. Hypocrisy as a denial of the truth. The link between hypocrisy and pride. The nature of inner hypocrisy. How to fight hypocrisy.

13/09/2022

Confession of Faith

The conversion of the Armenian nation․ The perception of Christianity among Armenians. The Christology of the Armenian Church is based on the apostolic faith․ The interrelation between national ideology and faith.

12/07/2022

25 minutes 36 seconds

Charity

Charity as a virtue and fulfillment of the commandment of love. Charity as a type of repentance. The value of hidden charity. Spiritual and material charities.

30/06/2022

21 minutes 31 seconds

Pleasures

Commentaries of Church Fathers on pleasures. The cause of the love for pleasures. The difference between pleasure and bliss. The types of pleasure and suffering. Suffering as an important factor of spiritual life and progress.

Speaker: Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan
Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian

07/06/2022

40 minutes 13 seconds

Humility

The principle of humility in Christianity. The relation of love and humility. Stages of humility. The role of humility in public life. Accepting criticism with love as a sign of humility.

Speaker: Fr. Dajad Davidian
Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian

29/05/2022

21 minutes 15 seconds

Peculiarities of the Christian Religion

The transition from paganism to Christianity. The role of Christianity in human history. Faith as a personal path to the knowledge of God.

Speaker: Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan
Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian

28/05/2022

33 minutes 00 seconds

Witchcraft and Magic

What are the limits of the influence of demonic powers? How to distinguish good and evil. Evil and magic according to the Bible. How to protect oneself against evil.

Speaker: Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan
Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian

27/05/2022

31 minutes 49 seconds

Genocide

Our attitude to genocide. Genocide as a diabolical plan. Prayer for martyrs and justice. The commandment of love. Commentary on the commandment "Thou shalt not kill." What to teach children about the genocide?

Speaker: Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan
Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian

26/05/2022

30 minutes 33 seconds

Miracle

The ecclesiastical explanation of miracle. Why do miracles occur? Miracle as a transformative power of human life. External and internal miracles. The spiritual conversion of humans as the greatest miracle. What is a deceptive, demonic miracle?

Speaker: Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan
Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian

25/05/2022

34 minutes 17 seconds

Holiness

The theological foundation of holiness. Faith of the Holy Trinity as a source of holiness and as a dogmatic foundation. The path to canonization. The role of intercession of saints in people's lives. The need of holiness today.

Speaker: Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan
Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian

24/05/2022

22 minutes 30 seconds

Faith

Faith as a gift from God and an ability of the human soul. Transformations of human life through the faith. Who can bear witness of the faith. The life-saving power of the faith. The role of humility in the Christian life.

Speaker: Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan
Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian

17/05/2022

25 minutes 47 seconds

The Church of Christ

The essence of the Church. Etymology of the word “eklesia”. The stages of becoming a true member of Christ’s Church. How to strengthen spiritual abilities. The Orthodox faith. The main message of the Church to Christians.

Speaker: Archbishop Pargev Martirosyan
Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian