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Writings

These archives contain Father Vazken writings organized in chronological order for over 40 years.

Writings which have been published in newspapers, books, magazines and on the Internet.

2014 Fr. Vazken

Spontaneously Speaking from the Heart

September 19, 2025
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Guest Editorial: Gail Cheleblian "From the depths of my…
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Creating a picnic, diocese and life

May 6, 2022
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by Fr. Vazken Movsesian (presented to the Western Diocese 95th…
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Reflecting on a Life of Humility: The Dekmejians

December 24, 2021
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Reflecting on the Life of Humility: Deacon Hrair & Anoush…
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Celebrating Gabriel & Katie Jay Stauring

December 17, 2021
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Gabriel & Katie Jay: A Celebration of Life Gabriel…
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Loving “as your own” – St. Joseph’s Example

October 28, 2021
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Kiudkhatch – Discovery of the Holy Cross and St. Joseph English…
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Q&A: King of Glory

September 28, 2021
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Deacon's Q&A: Who is this King of glory, mighty in battle? Matenadaran…
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Not even one more: COVID & Ugly Death

September 12, 2021
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Fr. Maghakia Aramian of Blessed Memory (1981-2021) Arms…
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Is She in the Box?

August 10, 2021
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  Out of the mouths of babes....   “Is she still in the…
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Memories of Purity: Thoughts at a funeral

July 3, 2021
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Memories of Purity Some thoughts and ties following a funeral... by…
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VC1: Not just a Greeting

April 18, 2021
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Voice of the Church Series - #1 By order of His Eminence Archbishop…
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Sermon/Wish for the New Year: Courage

December 28, 2020
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Last sermon for 2020 and a Wish for the New Year: Courage By…
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Saints, Artsakh and the Power Within

November 3, 2020
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  Sermon by Fr. Vazken Movsesian, 1 November 2020 St.…
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A Bishop’s Anniversary through the Carpet

June 18, 2020
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  The Carpet in the Church: Reflections on the 40th Anniversary…
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Pentecost: Language after Asphyxiation

June 2, 2020
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Pentecost: Language after Asphyxiation   by Fr. Vazken Movsesian Excerpts…
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Sasnashen

May 17, 2020
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INTRO TO THIS POST: This is an archive for four articles…
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Encountering Anew: Vazken I

August 17, 2019
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by Fr. Vazken Movsesian When His Holiness Vazken the First…
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For Michael Collins, Andrew and dad

July 17, 2019
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  July 17, 2019 – Yerevan.   Some people perform miracles.…
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Darkness: Living Without the Light

June 19, 2019
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Sunset at Lake Sevan - 2014 Sermon at the…
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Free Speech, Really?

April 5, 2019
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It is common knowledge that freedom of speech has restrictions.…
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Anne R. Movsesian

December 5, 2018
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Anne R. Movsesian 1933 – 2018 Eulogy spoken at my mother's…
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A Grand Connection to our Faith: Sunday School Alive

November 12, 2018
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Last Sunday Jennie Boranian entered her Sunday school classroom…
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Reflections on the Sasnashen Shoot-Down 60th Anniversary

September 13, 2018
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  Reflections on the US Air Force C-130 60528 Shoot Down…
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Meeting Khoren of Khorenian

September 11, 2018
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  Maestro Khoren Mekanejian with Fr. Vazken…
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Orthodoxy with Our Malankara Brothers and Sisters

August 2, 2018
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Finding Brothers and Sisters in the Poconos   “Abouna?”…
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The Last Station-Stop

May 17, 2018
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  Christ on your Doorstep*   The Last Station-Stop by…
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Secret Message for Dreaming

April 27, 2018
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  Keeping the Dream Alive: Homily on the 50th Anniversary…
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Miracle in the Sky and Around us

December 13, 2017
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It’s hard to believe that 20 years have passed since our…
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Regarding my being a Board Member of Equality Armenia

December 1, 2017
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Recently an article appeared in Asbarez proclaiming me a Board…
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So that Armenia may hear: One Mission, Several Hearts of Compassion & 1800 Miracles

October 23, 2017
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We knew this would be an emotional trip when Archbishop Hovnan…
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Coffee with Laura

February 3, 2017
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Yesterday morning, you gave me the news of Laura's passing while…
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Joseph & Mary’s Son

July 18, 2016
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Joseph and Mary had a baby. He was my father. He was born on…
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Fallen at Ani

November 20, 2015
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  One of the only standing Armenian churches in…
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Preparing for Holy Week

March 29, 2015
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It was a very emotional morning - just to see everyone come…
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From Where did the name Vazken come to the Vehapar?

October 14, 2014
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From where did the name “Vazken” come to the Vehapar?   I…
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Getting Pregnant Again

September 8, 2014
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(At the end of the Avon Breast Cancer Walk) Lena, one of…
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I found the pearl. Now I’m going after it

July 20, 2014
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Every day we wake up with news about tragedies in the world.…
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Dinner-Date: Ararat from Both Sides

July 18, 2014
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I was once asked by a newspaper reporter, if I could have lunch…
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Deep Breaths …

June 14, 2014
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"No Step"   I looked out of my window, saw a stencil black, NO…
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Ascension: Full Authority and No Wounds

May 29, 2014
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Today is the day of Ascension. It’s the celebration of healing.…
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Comments at LA County Gathering (MLK)

January 17, 2014
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Opening Remarks at the Clergy Prayer Breakfast organized by Sheriff…
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Christmas, Advent & Heart

January 5, 2014
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Parish Priest’s Message from the “Key” Newsletter* –…
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The Boy who sang the Psalms

December 7, 2013
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Ever since the second Sunday of December was designated as…
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