Perhaps the holiest moment in the Armenian Divine Liturgy is when the congregation fills the church with the singing of the Lord’s Prayer. We begin with the words Hayr Mer—“Our Father”; but what really do we mean by referring to God as a “father”?
Expulsion and Temptation: Lent “In the Beginning”
By starting Lent with the Sunday of the Expulsion, the Armenian Church helps us to appreciate the depth of our human intimacy with Jesus.
Clergy Gather in Three Regions to Honor the Ghevondian Saints
Clergy of the Eastern Diocese marked the Feast of Sts. Ghevondiants with regional gatherings in Fair Lawn, NJ; Worcester, MA; and Evanston, IL
The Heartbeat of Lent: Bishop Mesrop’s Message
Love is what makes Lent more than a simple routine, and turns it into a living encounter.
“Courage for the Ages”: Bishop Mesrop’s Thoughts on St. Ghevont Day
Reflections from Bishop Mesrop on the meaning Christian ministry, and the spiritual leaders who carry it forward…