Title | Description | Source | |
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Prayers & Hymns | Lord's Prayer | A model prayer given by the Lord Jesus Christ. See Matthew 6:9 or Luke 11:2. | The beginning of every hour |
Have mercy upon me O God |
Psalm 50 [51] "Have mercy upon me O God according to your great mercy...." |
The Morning Hour | |
Havatov Khostovanim | A prayer of repentance by St. Nerses the Gracious, Catholicos of All Armenians, prayed during the Evening Office. | The Book of Hours | |
Renunciation & Confession | Every hour begins with the renunciation of satan, the profession of faith [this prayer due to Gregory of Datev], and confession. | The Book of Hours | |
We Believe in One God | The profession of faith of the Universal Apostolic Church, based upon the decisions of the first three ecumenical councils. | The Divine Liturgy | |
Glory to God in the Highest | "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men. And praise to you in the highest. Blessed are you, O Lord our God. We bless you and we praise you...." Click for translation. | The Morning Hour | |
Blessed be the name of the Lord | "Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore. Praise the Lord O you servants of his; praise the name of the Lord...." Click for translation. | The Morning Hour | |
Through the intercession | "Through the intercession of your virgin Mother, accept the supplications of your servants, O Christ...." Click for translation. | The Divine Liturgy | |
Table Blessing | The Table Blessing for Special Guests, ideally-suited for home use (regularly at the Sabbath meal, on special feast days, or for any special occasion). See Psalm 144 (145). | The Book of Hours | |
Today is Risen | The Easter hymn Today is risen from the dead the Bridegroom immortal and heavenly, celebrating the miracle of the Savior's resurrection, by faith in Whom we have the opportunity to be delivered from evil and saved from death. | The Mystery Book or Mashtots | |
Blessing of the Patriarch | A hymn asking God's blessing on the Patriarch or Katholicos. Written by the archimandrite priest-composer Komitas Vartabed (doctor). | Works of Komitas | |
Etchmiadzin (Notation) (Sound) | As the Only-Begotten descended from the Father, and the Light of Glory was with him, voices roared in the depths of Hades. * Seeing the great light, Patriarch Gregory joyfully proclaimed it to the believing king. * Come let us build the holy sactuary of light, for from it light shined forth unto us in the land of Armenia. | Sharagan | |
I Vera Vimi (Notation) (Sound) | On the rock of faith you built your Holy Church; preserve it in peace. * You who granted mercy in this dwelling of angels and place of mankind's forgiveness; grant it your unwavering peace. * In your holy temple of glory, children sing to you; grant them your abundant mercy. * Come, people, to the glorious temple of Christ; let us all give blessings in the highest. | Sharagan | |
Sacraments | Confession | The confession said during the Divine Liturgy by each communicant before receving Holy Communion. This confession or a personal confession must be made prior to receiving Holy Communion. | The Divine Liturgy |
Holy Matrimony | The Canon of the Rite of Holy Matrimony According to the Usage of The Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church. (This manuscript is abridged and rearranged.) | The Mystery Book or Mashtots |