Join the Very Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian, Dean of the Armenian Theological Seminary of the Catholicosate of the Great See of Cilicia, in weekly conversations in Armenian and English about the Armenian Apostolic Church, church traditions, Christian spirituality, and current events in the Church.
Episode 122 - Interview w/ Deacon Garo Balian - English
This week, Fr. Barouyr is joined by Deacon Garo Balian. Dn. Garo attended seminary in Bikfaya and is currently the administrator, choir director, and full-time Deacon at St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church in Dearborn, Michigan. They talk about some of then differences between church in the Middle East and the US, including how much easier it is for the faithful to attend churches in the Middle East. Fr. Barouyr highlights how this reflects the flexibility of the church mission to the context. They next discuss some of the pastoral differences between the Middle East and the US, like the busyness of people’s work schedules. The church, therefore, has to make an extra effort to make the church feel like home to the parishioners. Dn. Garo also talks about the St. Sarkis Church Youth Group and its vital role in the mission of the church, and how it focused on the needs of the youth, and directed by the youth.
2 Aug 2025
Episode 121 - Church Renewal - English
This week, join Fr. Barouyr for a discussion about renewal in the Armenian Apostolic Church. Fr. Barouyr highlights the importance of connecting the church with the youth, and the challenges it faces in doing so. He exhorts us to push for change at our parishes, including new approaches to connect with the younger generation. He cautions us that without connecting with more of the faithful, the church will become a cultural relic. Finally, Fr. Barouyr exhorts us to pray for the Holy Spirit to breathe new life into the Armenian Apostolic Church.
26 Jul 2025
Episode 120 - Feeding the 5000 - Armenian
This week, join Fr. Barouyr for his sermon from St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church in Hollywood, California. He discusses not just the miraculous feeding, but the symbolism. The 5 loaves symbolizes the Law. The 2 fish symbolize the prophecy of the Old Testament. Moses was given two pillars upon which the Jewish people were saved in the desert: God’s word and sacrifice. Jesus turned this on its head, as illustrated by His words during the Last Supper: “this is my blood of the New Covenant.” This forms the basis for the Divine Liturgy. In order to allow Jesus into our lives, we have to prepare our hearts with His words.
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