Jesus Christ has destroyed death and has made this life imperishable and luminous by means of the Gospel. [2Timothy 1:10] If there is something that strikes the most terror into the skeptic’s life, unhitching the strings of his heart and …
This penitential hymn, composed by St. Mesrob Mashdots, is the ԱԿ Օրհնութիւն շարական sung during our Night Service (Գիշերային Ժամ) on penitential/fasting days. There are a total of eight Penitential Hymns of Exodus 15, one for each of the eight …
The following excerpt from the speech of St. Nersess the Great addressed to the emperor Vales is taken from the History of the P’awstos Buzand (4th Century A.D.). In this short passage, we can observe the deep orthodox spiritual experience …
The following prayer from St. Gayane is taken from the History of the Armenians by Agathangelos. The prayer is an example of utter loyalty, conviction, and love for Jesus Christ, and the faith expressed therein is not just for a …
While the Armenian Church has never taken the position of claiming sole authority or authenticity as the one “true Church,” we believe that Church universality and unity are ultimately grounded in baptism. When we are baptized in the name of …
An excerpt from a homily by Nersess of Lambron (Ներսես Լամբրոնացի) on the events of the Day of Pentecost, translated by Abraham Terian, Professor Emeritus of Armenian Theology at St. Nersess Armenian Seminary. Nersess of Lambron was born in 1153, …
The following sermon excerpt for the springtime Feast of the Apparition of the Holy Cross over Jerusalem was found among the archives of Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan (1904-1989) at the Zohrab Center. Tiran Srpazan was one of the great Armenian Churchmen …
On May 7 in the year 351, those living in Jerusalem witnessed an intensely illumined cross appear in the sky extending from Golgotha to the Mount of Olives; a span of almost two miles. As it remained visible for several …
The assumption is St. Gregory’s poetical odes were composed for public and liturgical use, but how his festal works were employed, if they were used at all, is unknown. The ode begins with a reference to the Trinity, and continues …
Is there anyone who is a devout lover of God? Let them enjoy this beautiful bright festival! Is there anyone who is a grateful servant? Let them rejoice and enter into the joy of their Lord! Are there any weary …