The IAN family marker
Armodoxy for Today: The IAN family marker Armenian names traditionally end with an I-A-N (alternatively with a Y-A-N) to denote belonging. It means, “From the family of…” The last name […]
Entries by Vazken Movsesian
Start with Amen
Armodoxy for Today: Amen Prayers end with a one-word sentence: Amen (alternatively pronounced: Āmen). It means “So be it.” The word Amen is written with a period after it. It […]
Branch Burning
Armodoxy for Today: Branch Burning “If anyone does not abide in Me,” says Jesus, “he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the […]
Wrinkly and Cold Iron
Armodoxy for Today: Not to mention raisins and iron Raisins are dried grapes. Yes, those tasty, robust and aromatically pleasing grapes that are a product of the branch connected to […]
The Symbol of Productivity
Armodoxy for Today: Grapes, the Symbol of Productivity In John chapter 15, Jesus sets up a metaphor, with himself being the vine, his Father the vinedresser and us, the branches. […]
Just KISS, it’s Simple
Armodoxy for Today: Just Kiss, it’s simple KISS is an acronym that has been used in many different disciplines but came to prominence in its use by the US Navy […]
The Grapes
Armodoxy for Today: The Grapes The first fruits of the season, grapes, are blessed on the Feast of the Assumption of the Asdvadzadzin. Last week, we built up to the […]
August ’25 Ascencia celebration
Another beautiful outreach on the books. Back in April, first-time participant John Tatiossian was so moved by our outreach that he committed to sponsor in the coming months. This month, […]
First Givings
Armodoxy for Today: First Givings A custom and tradition in the Armenian Church is to bless grapes on the Feast of Assumption. Jesus uses a grape-grapevine metaphor to describe his […]
Beyond Cradle to Grave
Armodoxy for Today: Beyond Cradle to Grave On this fourth day of preparation for the Feast ahead of us, we focus on the singular place the St. Mary occupies in […]
