R. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian, D.Min. Members of the Armenian Church University Students Association (ACUSA - ՀԵՀՈՄ) engage with church attendees by placing stickers at the Catholicosate of the Holy See of Cilicia in Lebanon. I remember when I was very little. We were always taught never to let the sacred images fall to the ground. It was an ingrained lesson, a reflex passed down through generations. If a picture, whether an icon of Christ, the Mother of God, the Virgin

R. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian, DMin The Last Supper, painted by Fr. Barouyr Sometimes, we view the Armenian Divine Liturgy as an abstract concept, separate from our daily lives. However, it's crucial to recognize that the Divine Liturgy is deeply intertwined with our everyday existence. This article aims to shed light on the significance of the Divine Liturgy and its potential benefits in our lives. The Divine Liturgy serves a purpose beyond mere church attendance.

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 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 Holy Thursday has yet another story about the washing of the disciples' feet, which took place during Christ’s...

Fr. Garabed Kochakian Last Supper of Christ, miniature from the ca 1300 Gladzor Gospels (Los Angeles, Charles E. Young Research Library,...

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

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...