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 […]
Entries by Vazken Movsesian
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 […]
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 […]
