Editorials
The Armenian Weekly: 91 years of light, loss and hope
Today marks the first issue of The Armenian Weekly in its 91st year.
A milestone, yes — but for me, it’s also a time to reflect on the weight of history and the legacies we inherit. My grandfather, Patvakan “Honorable” Papik, lived through the tumult of Soviet Armenia and saw the last days of Artsakh. He died on the same day we lost Karvachar: his 91st birthday — a man and a homeland, gone. One buried in soil, another abandoned on our tongues.
Every year since, when the first
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Lilly jan,
Congratulations on your first editorial as the editor of The Armenian Weekly! It was heartfelt and reflective—a powerful way to open the paper’s 91st year. Your words are as beautiful as always, weaving together history, memory, and hope, carrying the weight of our collective past while inspiring forward-looking resolve.
As someone who once had the honour of serving in your role, it’s heartening to see the legacy of the Weekly carried forward with such thoughtfulness. I look forward to reading more of your work and the direction you will bring to this cherished publication.
Wishing you all the best as you embark on this important journey.
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