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    Spiritual Meanings Behind Priestly Ordination (Part 2)

    Spiritual Meanings Behind Priestly Ordination (Part 2)

    by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Holy Sacrament of the ordination continues on Sunday during the Divine Liturgy. This is the day...
    Spiritual Meanings Behind Priestly Ordination(Part 1)

    Spiritual Meanings Behind Priestly Ordination(Part 1)

    by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Armenian Church has a beautiful sacrament of priestly ordination. This consists of two ceremonies,...
    You Are the Perfection of the Law and the Prophets

    You Are the Perfection of the Law and the Prophets

    V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian When the main Liturgy is completed, the celebrant, along with the acolytes and the censing deacon,...
    Who Do You Bring to The Divine Liturgy?

    Who Do You Bring to The Divine Liturgy?

    V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Sometimes we have to ask ourselves, what drives us to participate in the Sunday Divine Liturgy? Is it a...
    Why Do We Celebrate the Divine Liturgy Every Sunday?

    Why Do We Celebrate the Divine Liturgy Every Sunday?

    V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Armenian Orthodox Church celebrates the Divine Liturgy every Sunday. The church could celebrate the...
    From Crucifixion to Resurrection

    From Crucifixion to Resurrection

    by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Spirituality courses through the Armenian Liturgy. Seemingly minute details in the liturgy can bear...
    Turn My Body Into A Wine Jar

    Turn My Body Into A Wine Jar

    By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian One day, during the Divine Liturgy, I sat contemplating the miracle at Cana. I asked myself, “why do we...
    Intercession of The Saints

    Intercession of The Saints

    by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Intercessions immediately follow the hymns to the three persons of the Holy Trinity. The...
    The Holy Circle

    The Holy Circle

    by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Divine Liturgy includes three hymns dedicated to the Holy Trinity, one for each Person. What did...
    Epiclesis

    Epiclesis

    by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Following the hymn dedicated to God the Father, the faithful sing a hymn dedicated to Jesus Christ,...
    We Are Debt Free!

    We Are Debt Free!

    by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian At the Last Supper, Jesus broke the bread and shared the wine with His Apostles. Afterwards, they sang...
    Christ Raises His Body and Blood

    Christ Raises His Body and Blood

    by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian I would never have imagined that one day I could sit with our Lord Jesus Christ and share a meal with...
    Laying Our Hands on The Lamb

    Laying Our Hands on The Lamb

    by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Before the “Sanctus,” the celebrant lays his hands on the Eucharistic Gifts in the shape of a cross. He...
    Chanting "Holy, Holy, Holy..."

    Chanting "Holy, Holy, Holy..."

    By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian I often ask the faithful, “what part of the Divine Liturgy impacts you the most?” The most common...
    Why Do We Bow Down on Our Knees?

    Why Do We Bow Down on Our Knees?

    By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Many people practice yoga for physical and spiritual meditation. Many of the faithful, however, do not...
    Confession of faith in the Holy Trinity - by St. Gregory of Narek

    Confession of faith in the Holy Trinity - by St. Gregory of Narek

    St. Gregory of Narek (950-1003-10011) Armenian monk, theologian, mystical and lyrical poet. Speaking with God from the Depths of the Heart...
    God Honored Us More Than the Angels

    God Honored Us More Than the Angels

    V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Before the “Holy, Holy, Holy…” chant (known as “Sanctus”, or “Soorp, Soorp…”), the celebrant inaudibly...
    Walking Through The Door of Mercy

    Walking Through The Door of Mercy

    V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The deacon calls the faithful to pay attention to the Divine Mystery, as the priest inaudibly prays the...
    The Kiss of Peace

    The Kiss of Peace

    V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian While the choir sings “Krisdos ee mech,” the celebrant takes the blessing from the Holy Gifts and Holy...
    The Embodiment of Love and Sacrifice

    The Embodiment of Love and Sacrifice

    By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The celebrant receives the gifts of Holy Communion, makes the sign of the Cross, and lays them on the...
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