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 […]
Entries by Vazken Movsesian
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 […]
What’s in a Name?
Armodoxy for today: What’s in a name? Within the Armenian tradition the Blessed Mother, St. Mary, has many names, the meanings of which, have inspired generation upon generation. These descriptive […]
Virginity Simplified
Armodoxy for Today: Virginity Simplified This week is one of preparation for the Feast of Assumption of the blessed Mother, Mary. Sometimes the story of St. Mary seems overwhelmingly complicated […]
Let it Be, Mary
Armodoxy for Today: Let it be, Mary When the legendary rock band, The Beatles, recorded “Let it Be,” Paul McCartney’s voice added a very tender element to the chords he […]
NS804SE – Dr. Sophia Armen Conversation (Audio)
This is the soundtrack (AUDIO ONLY) of Next Step #804 Watch the Video at https://youtu.be/mxtcG8_7ABg?si=FW03repXAvSeVcNg Sophia Armen, Ph.D., on Armenian Christian Identity and Activism in the World Today The Next […]
Shortest Prayer
Armodoxy for Today: The Shortest Prayer The simplest prayer is one offered by the Armenian Church. You cannot attend an Armenian Church service without hearing the phrase, Der Voghormia multiple […]
Butterflies and Mustard Seeds
Armodoxy for Today: Butterflies and Mustard Seeds While Christianity is a religion of action, sometimes it may seem impossible to make an impact, large or small, with our words, deeds […]
Unplanned Modernity?
Armodoxy for Today: Unplanned Modernity Planned obsolescence is a strategy used by manufacturers to design products with a deliberately limited lifespan, so that consumers will need to replace them sooner […]
Striking Out: Two Ways
Armodoxy for Today: Striking Out In the game of baseball, a player may strike out either by swinging the bat and not hitting a pitched ball, or by not swinging […]
