Basic rules in the Armenian Church

 

- Prayer for entering the Church

O Jesus, wisdom of the Father, grant me wisdom, that I may always think, speak, and do that which is good in Your sight; save me from evil thoughts, words and deeds. Have mercy upon Your creatures and upon me, great sinner that I am. Amen.

 

- PROCESSION

During the procession, when the priest comes you say:

Heeshes-cher yev zees arachee anmah kareenun Asdoodzoh

(Remember us also before the immortal Lamb of God).

The priest answers:

Heeshyal leecheek arachee anmah kareenun Asdoodzoh

(You will be remembered before the immortal Lamb of God).

 

- Kiss of peace - Voghchouyn

 The one who gives Voghchouyn says:      -Krisdos ee metch mer haidnetzav

                                                                        Christ is revealed in our midst

 Response -                                                    -Orhnyal eh haidnouteunn Krisdosi

                                                                        Blessed is the revelation of Christ

 

 

- The Prayer of Communion

 

In faith do I believe in the all-holy Trinity, in the Father and in the Son and in the Holy Spirit. In faith do I taste of Your holy and life-giving and saving body, O Christ my God, Jesus, for the remission of my sins. In faith do I taste of Your sanctifying and cleansing blood, o Christ my God, Jesus, for the remission of my sins.

 

Let Your incorruptible body be life for me and Your holy blood for the expiation and remission of my sins.

 

- When you   come to kiss the Gospel you should say

- Hishestze der zamenayn badarakus ko yev zookhdus ko untooneli arastze.

  (May the Lord remember all your sacrifices and regard with favor to your offerings.)

 - The celebrant then will respond

    Datze kez der usd serdee koom yev zamenayn khorhoortus ko na gadarestze.

    May the Lord grant your heart's desire and fulfill all your plans.)

 

- Distribution of "MAS"

The person giving says:       Mas yev pajin yeghitzi kez ee sourp badarakes

                                                May this be to thee a share and a portion from the Holy Sacrifice.

 

The person receiving says:  Pajin im Asdvadz havidyan

                                                God is my portion forever

 

- UPON Leaving the church

Takavor yergnavor zegeghetsi ko ansharj bahya, yev zergerbakous anvanut koom bahya ee khaghaghoutyan 

Heavenly King, preserve Your Church unshaken and keep the worshippers of Your name in peace.

 

 

 

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