Every deacon and many choir members have encountered the enigmatic symbols in the pages of liturgical books such as the Շարակնոց/Sharagnots (Hymnal) or the Ժամագիրք/Jamakirk (Book of Hours). They appear as squiggles and lines above and between the rows of …
Today, after the example of Adam, the first-created, who was rejoicing in the Garden of delight with the angels, let us rejoice too in spiritual praise. -Midday Hymn for “New Sunday,” in Tone 8 New Sunday in the Armenian …
Holy Communion is the GREATEST GIFT and both the Source and Summit of our Life. Bestower of mercy, grant that I may come to You with orthodox faith, with good works and by the Communion of Your Holy Body and …
“The eyes of the Armenians speak long before the lips move and long after they cease to.” – Arshile Gorky (Vostanik Manoug Adoian, 1904-48) What do your eyes say? What language does your life speak? In the world of visual …
Most of us are familiar with the season of Advent, the period of time in the church calendar when many faithful prepare and look forward to the coming of Christ, celebrated on Christmas. Some of us may even participate in …