Video Programs

Video Programs

25/12/2025

State or National State?

The nation as a collective consciousness, responsibility, and loyalty. National sacred things, symbols, and values.  The role of religion in national life. The commandment of brotherly love as the basis of national life. Our vision and mission. The price and responsibility of having a sovereign state. 

  • Speakers: Artur Atanesyan, Vasken Yakoubian
  • Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
Identity and Values, Discussion Series
24/12/2025

Vigen Chaldranyan: Happiness Lies in Service

The final filming of the Viewpoint program has taken place. This is a highly significant broadcast: for the first time, renowned film director Vigen Chaldranyan breaks his seven-year vow of silence in public—and with a powerful message at that.

Viewpoint
24/12/2025

The Imperative for Consolidation

The discussion focuses on the importance of national consolidation in these challenging times. At the same time, special attention is given to the question of around which ideas and around whom it is worth consolidating.

  • Speakers: Aram Pakhchanyan, Manuk Hergnyan
  • Moderator: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
Identity and Values, Discussion Series
08/12/2025

Fr. Shavarsh Simonyan: The Liturgy Is Not Long—Your Love Is Short

As we reflect on the passing year, we realize that its most profound answers are hidden in the spiritual life. We talked with Fr. Shavarsh Simonyan, the spiritual pastor of Dilijan, about prayer, the Divine Liturgy, the doctrine of the Armenian Church, and the meaning of love.

Viewpoint
02/12/2025

Ruben Matevosyan: Life Is About Looking Ahead

For young people, the beacons forged by the experience of time and culture are always essential. We spoke with the renowned artist, professor, and People’s Artist of the Armenian SSR, Ruben Matevosyan, whose music continues to accompany generations.

Viewpoint
24/11/2025

Transhumanism

The challenges humanity faces in the era of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and synthetic biology. There is growing concern that we are approaching the threshold of uncontrollable events—be it an AI uprising, programmed self-destruction, or the loss of any possibility for reversal. Transhumanist ideologues are discussing the prospects of fundamentally transforming or even replacing humanity. Are these terrifying predictions inevitable, or can humanity control the development of technologies?

  • Speakers: Aram Pakhchanyan, Kharen Musaelian
  • Host: Fr. Mesrop Aramian
Identity and Values, Discussion Series