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

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

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

Fr. Garabed Kochakian Jesus and the Fig Tree - Illustration by Toros Roslin (1262) During the Great and Holy Monday, Tuesday, and...