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...
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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
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!
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
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
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..."
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Can I Come In?
V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Before the deacon delivers the chalice containing the gifts of the Holy Communion, he exchanges Psalm...
Christ is Walking
by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Deacon censes the Holy Altar, then the veiled chalice containing the gifts of the Holy Communion....
Our Restored Nature
by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian After adoring the Holy Gospel and reciting the Creed, the celebrant asks for Christ to bestow His peace...
Confession of Faith!
By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian After reading the Gospel, the deacon adores it. The Altar servants gather at the front of the Holy...
The Power of the Word
by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian At this moment of the Divine Liturgy, the deacon receives the Gospel from the celebrant and processes...
Spirituality Through the Structure of the Armenian Divine Liturgy
by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Every facet of the Divine Liturgy bears spiritual meaning. The hymns, the vestments, the movements, as...
Why Do Armenian Clergy Sit at the Front of the Church?
by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Have you ever wondered why Armenian clergy sit at the front of the church? They sit before the Holy...
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