There are many opportunities for lay and ordained men and women alike to be active participants in the worship life of St. Hagop Armenian Church. Our altar servers and choir members lead the church in worship on Sundays and in sacraments throughout the year. Our lectors read God’s word to the people on Sundays. Our altar guild prepares the altar for services and decorates the church with appropriate flower arrangements to glorify God. All are part of our worship ministry, and all are welcome to participate as fits their interest and ability. Contact Louise Yardumian,with questions and interest.
Few would disagree that the Divine Liturgy of the Armenian Church is beautiful and mystical. Yet for many the Badarak is little more than an archaic pageant, and doesn’t seem to accomplish anything. Yet by carefully reading selected prayers, litanies and hymns of the Divine Liturgy, Fr. Daniel will show how the choir and people in the pews fit into…
