V. Rev. Fr. Bsag Tepirjian Every year on February 14, according to the Armenian liturgical calendar, the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple (in Arm. Տեառնընդառաջ / Teaṙnəndaṙaǰ ) is celebrated. On this occasion, we are invited to meditate on both sacred art and liturgical practice and to reflect on the mystery of Christ’s presence among us.   1.     Armenian Iconography of The Presentation In the Armenian manuscript tradition of the 11th to 15th centuries (cf

Deacon Garo Balian Have you made any resolutions this year? If you did, are you still holding onto them? Every year, as we enter a new year, we make promises to ourselves. We set goals, dreams, and visions that we want to accomplish. We tell ourselves that this will be the year we change, no matter how hard it gets, no matter what obstacles come. Some of us say, “I will work out every day.” Some say, “I will eat healthier.” Others promise to help people more, go to church

Faith isn't enough

Deacon Garo Balian Two thousand years ago, in the early days of the Church, a serious challenge arose. The Church in Jerusalem was...

Deacon Garo Balian Jerusalem Armenian Church “Why should I go to church? I can pray on my couch. I can kneel in my room and talk to God....

Deacon Garo Balian Recently, a parishioner at my church approached me with a sincere and thoughtful question: "Why do women need to...

Right Reverend Fr. Barouyr Shernezian As members of the Armenian Orthodox Church, we often encounter people who are concerned about our...

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

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Deacon censes the Holy Altar, then the veiled chalice containing the gifts of the Holy Communion....

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian After adoring the Holy Gospel and reciting the Creed, the celebrant asks for Christ to bestow His peace...

By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian After reading the Gospel, the deacon adores it. The Altar servants gather at the front of the Holy...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian At this moment of the Divine Liturgy, the deacon receives the Gospel from the celebrant and processes...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Every facet of the Divine Liturgy bears spiritual meaning. The hymns, the vestments, the movements, as...

V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian After the declaration and the glorification of the Kingdom of God, the choir or a deacon recites the...

(A reflection on the Giragmdits vesper service) By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The faithful often ask, what is the difference between praying at home and praying at church? If God...

By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian When entering an Armenian Church, one of the first sensations to greet you is the smell of incense. It...

By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian When you look at the Holy Altar of any Armenian Orthodox Church, you will notice the Armenian letter Է,...

By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian On April 22 each year, people around the world celebrate Earth Day. First held in 1970, Earth Day...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian What do the east and west mean in the Armenian Church? The door into the church is located on the west,...