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.

Faith and Believers
05/09/2023

Faith and Believers

Meaning of the word “faith.” Explanation of faith according to the Holy Bible. Faith as a relationship with God. The process of the knowledge of faith. Faith as a communion with realities of eternal life. The phenomenon of disbelief.

  • Speaker: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
  • Host: Deacon Ara Nalchajyan
Family and Child Upbringing (Part II)
31/08/2023

Family and Child Upbringing (Part II)

Negative effects of family problems on children. What are the consequences of divorce for children. How parent’s sins harm their own children. Virtue is the basis of family.

 

Family and Child Upbringing (Part I)
29/08/2023

Family and Child Upbringing (Part I)

Traits of a pious family. The influence of parents on children. How to give spiritual upbringing to children?

 

Prayer (Part II)
24/08/2023

Prayer (Part II)

Importance of performing virtues without ostentation. The main principles of prayer. Prayer as inner attention. Prayer as an inner union with God. Levels of prayer.

 

Prayer (Part I)
22/08/2023

Prayer (Part I)

The role and meaning of prayer according to the Bible. Prayer as a way of immediate communication with God. How to be prepared for prayer and how to pray? The fruits of prayer.

 

Reincarnation of the Soul
18/08/2023

Reincarnation of the Soul

What is the attitude of the Christian Church towards the idea of reincarnation of the soul? The interest in Eastern philosophical teachings in the modern world. The struggle of the Christian Church against Gnostic teachings. The uniqueness of Christianity.

 

Love
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.

 

Gifts of Speaking in Tongues
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.

 

Characteristics of Sects
25/10/2022

Characteristics of Sects

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

 

Holy Communion
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?

 

Baptism
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.

 

Orthodoxy (Part 2)
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.

 

Orthodoxy (part 1)
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.

 

Hypocrisy
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.

 

Confession of Faith
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.

 

Charity
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.

 

Pleasures
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

 

Humility
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
Peculiarities of the Christian Religion
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
Witchcraft and Magic
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