Joint efforts needed to resolve sectarianism problemNovember 8, 2010 - 13:40 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Joint efforts are needed to resolve the problem of sectarianism, according to the dean of Theology Faculty of Yerevan State University. “We lack clergymen to deal with problems of the faithful,” Bishop Anushavan Zhamkochyan said during “Armenia and religious challenges of the 21st century” conference which kicked off in Yerevan on November 8. “YSU Theology Faculty will try to protect young people from pernicious subcultures and informal movements. But the problem is too serious to be resolved by the Church alone,” he said. His Grace Zhamkochyan suggested building more churches which help peoples preserve their faith and traditions. “A nation without traditions is a tree without roots,” he stressed. Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |