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

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

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 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...

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 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...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian After the Procession, the celebrant returns to the Holy Altar and recites the following: “Blessed is...

(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 are invited to meditate while the gifts of the Holy Eucharist are prepared behind the...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Behind the closed curtain, the deacon presents unleavened bread and wine (the holy gifts) to the...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian After confessing his sins and asking for absolution, the celebrant, along with the altar servers...

of the Armenian Divine Liturgy by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The celebrant, along with the altar servers, enters the church from the...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian We all prepare ourselves when we go somewhere, whether it’s to someone’s house, a store, school, or...