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Breathing God - Matthew 13:51 by Vemkar

Breathing God - 2 Timothy 3:16 by Vemkar

Taste & See: Badarak As Healing by Vemkar

All of us experience pain, suffering, and harm and are in common need of a Healer. What does healing mean in the Armenian Church's understanding and who is our ultimate healer?

One of the most commonly uttered Armenian prayers is the Jashagestsook: the prayer recited before meals in countless Armenian homes every evening. But you may not realize that there are two versions of the prayer—differentiated by just one word.

What are they? And does the alternation of two words make a difference in the prayer? That’s the question asked in the latest podcast in the Eastern Diocese’s Let There Be… series.

The latest podcast in the Let There Be…! series explores the idea of Armenian culture. Certainly Armenians are proud of the fruits of their centuries-old civilization, with its great achievements in the arts, music, architecture, literature, and even cuisine. These are the factors that enrich our lives, and unify us across the generations. But there may be something even more powerful standing behind these wonderful cultural expressions. What could it be?

Having progressed more than a week into Lent, many church members are probably starting to feel discomfort—maybe even regret—about their decision to “give up” some favorite food item for 40 days. Why do we do it? Why is fasting part of the spiritual routine of Lent?

 

The latest podcast in the Let There Be…! series explores this question, identifying six points to consider when fasting—based on an article in The Treasury magazine by Fr. Daniel Findikyan. It’s not so much about giving up the food; it’s about making room in your life for something greater.

So many Armenian expressions have their roots in the Bible, liturgy and faith. Learn some of these common sayings in our latest podcast.

Consider the humble snowflake: complex, delicate, utterly unique. What might it tell us about Creation—and about the God who created all things?

That’s the subject of the Eastern Diocese’s latest podcast. It’s the first installment of Let There Be..!: a new series of short meditations on the spiritual significance of the world around us. This week, as much of the country battles frigid temperatures, take a quiet moment to listen to “Let There Be Snow!”

Often Christians assume that depression or anxiety are caused by lack of faith in God’s providence or ungratefulness for God’s blessings. More tragically, some assume that these disorders are punishment for sinfulness. Fr. Mesrop Ash reflects on his personal journey and ways one can seek and receive help in the Armenian Church.