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...

V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Before the deacon delivers the chalice containing the gifts of the Holy Communion, he exchanges Psalm...

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 At this moment of the Divine Liturgy, the deacon receives the Gospel from the celebrant and processes...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Every facet of the Divine Liturgy bears spiritual meaning. The hymns, the vestments, the movements, as...

by V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian Have you ever wondered why Armenian clergy sit at the front of the church? They sit before the Holy...

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...