by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Holy Sacrament of the ordination continues on Sunday during the Divine Liturgy. This is the day...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Armenian Church has a beautiful sacrament of priestly ordination. This consists of two ceremonies,...

V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian When the main Liturgy is completed, the celebrant, along with the acolytes and the censing deacon,...

V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Sometimes we have to ask ourselves, what drives us to participate in the Sunday Divine Liturgy? Is it a...

V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Armenian Orthodox Church celebrates the Divine Liturgy every Sunday. The church could celebrate the...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Spirituality courses through the Armenian Liturgy. Seemingly minute details in the liturgy can bear...

By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian One day, during the Divine Liturgy, I sat contemplating the miracle at Cana. I asked myself, “why do we...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Intercessions immediately follow the hymns to the three persons of the Holy Trinity. The...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian The Divine Liturgy includes three hymns dedicated to the Holy Trinity, one for each Person. What did...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Following the hymn dedicated to God the Father, the faithful sing a hymn dedicated to Jesus Christ,...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian At the Last Supper, Jesus broke the bread and shared the wine with His Apostles. Afterwards, they sang...

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...

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...

By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian I often ask the faithful, “what part of the Divine Liturgy impacts you the most?” The most common...

By V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Many people practice yoga for physical and spiritual meditation. Many of the faithful, however, do not...

St. Gregory of Narek (950-1003-10011) Armenian monk, theologian, mystical and lyrical poet. Speaking with God from the Depths of the Heart...

V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Before the “Holy, Holy, Holy…” chant (known as “Sanctus”, or “Soorp, Soorp…”), the celebrant inaudibly...

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

V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian While the choir sings “Krisdos ee mech,” the celebrant takes the blessing from the Holy Gifts and Holy...

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...