Badarak is held every Sunday at 10:30 unless otherwise noted. Please refer to the Sunday Bulletin for more detailed information.
Hokehankist (Requiem Service)
Please call the Church Office to request a Hokehankist. Requiem Services can be requested for any Sunday other than the Five Major Feast Days (Daghavars):
Armenian Christmas
Easter
Transfiguration
Assumption of the Blessed Mary, Mother of God
Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Please call the Church Office to make arrangements.
Kiss of Peace:
The person giving the greeting says:
Krisdos ee mech mer hydnestav. Christ is revealed among us.
The person receiving the greeting responds:
Orhnyal eh haydnootyoonun Krisdosee. Blessed is the Revelation of Christ.
Church Etiquette
When you arrive at church, make the sign of the cross as you enter. A parish council member may ask you to wait before entering the sanctuary during the Gospel Reading, Great Entrance, Hayr Mer, Confession & Holy Communion. and other other selective parts of the Divine Liturgy.
Please refrain from talking during Church services.
Distribution of “Mas”
The person giving says: Mas yev pajin yeghitzi kez ee soorp badarakes. May this be to you a share and portion from the Holy Sacrifice.
The person receiving says: Pajin im Asdvadz havidyan. God is my portion forever.
