Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church places the holy resurrection of Jesus Christ at the very center of its faith and teachings. This fundamental belief shapes not only our theology but also our worship, our art, and our daily spiritual practice. For this reason, in Armenian Church tradition, whether in our sacred spaces or liturgical life, we never depict Jesus on the cross. The crosses used in our liturgical services and adorning our churches a

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

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....

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

Fr. Garabed Kochakian T'oros Roslin Gospels, The holy women at the sepulchre, Walters Manuscript W.539, fol. 128r From the Gospel...

Fr. Garabed Kochakian  Jesus' Entombment (source: kilikia.weenly.com ) The painter has masterfully woven together the sacred events...