1) Meaning & Pronunciation

• Read the English translation of the hymn below and discuss the meaning with your teacher/parent
• Read the Armenian words of the hymn below. Practice pronunciation with your teacher/parent

Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal,
who rose from the dead, have mercy upon us.

2) Listening/Singing

• Sing along with your teacher or at home, as you watch the words scroll before you

3) Worshiping

We begin singing Soorp Asdvadz, the ancient hymn of the “Three Holies”  immediately after the deacon raises the Gospel book and says “Proschume/Be Attentive.” We have two processions (like parades) in the Divine Liturgy, celebrating the two things we hold most sacred.  In this first procession, we parade the Word of God-the Gospel-around the altar.  God has always spoken to His church through the Bible and continues to speak to us today.  We sing “Soorp Asdvadz,” to recognize and welcome God’s words to us today. Click the video below to see the Gospel Parade and “Soorp Asdvadz” during Bishop Daniel’s Badarak at St. Vartan Cathedral.

4) Practice Games

• Practice the Armenian vocabulary using the quizlet flashcards below.
• Now choose other review games and tests by scrolling “Choose a Study Mode” on the bottom right.