Heavenly Father and Almighty God, you are blessed


The liturgist has already pronounced the famous words of Christ: "Take, eat..." and "Drink in the Spirit...", after which we begin to bless the Holy Trinity: God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, asking for mercy and forgiveness of sins. We begin with the Heavenly Father, after which we say "Blessed are you, Lord." Excerpt from the Holy Liturgy, arranged by Archbishop Komitas. Performed by the male choir of the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir.

Suren Kocharyan


In the Pavilion: Literature and Art program, prose writer Hovhannes Yeranyan tells about Suren Kocharyan, one of the most original and talented artists of Armenian and Soviet stage art.

Son of God


With this song we turn to the Son of God, Christ, who was sacrificed for us, for our sins, that is, sacrificed, in order to reconcile us, people, with God the Father, for the forgiveness of our sins.
Son of God, excerpt from the Holy Liturgy, arranged by Komitas Vardapet. Performed by the male choir of the Holy Cross Church of Arabkir.

Spirit of God


The Spirit of God, the third person of the Holy Trinity, to whom we turn especially in commemoration of the dead and for the salvation of their souls. Spirit of God, you who fulfill the mystery of your glorified one (Christ) through our hands... Performed by the male choir of the Holy Cross Church of Arabkir.

Pepo


During the next program of the series "In the Pavilion: Around Literature and Art", prose writer Hovhannes Yeranyan talks about the significance of Gabriel Sundukyan's comedy "Pepo" as one of the foundations of new Armenian theater and Armenian cinema.

Yervand Kochar


During the next program of the series "In the Pavilion: Around Literature and Art", prose writer Hovhannes Yeranyan tells about the persecutions, art, achievements and conquests of Yervand Kochar.

Holy, holy


It is already the climax of the liturgy, where the choir, at the urging of the minister, joins the Seraphim and Cherubim, saying: Holy, holy, holy Lord, of the powers..., after which the minister will pronounce the words known during the mysterious supper of Christ: "Take, eat, this is my body...", and "Drink, this is my blood..." Holy, Holy, excerpt from the Holy Liturgy, arranged by Komitas Vardapet. Performed by the male choir of the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir.

Grigor Artsruni


In the Pavilion: Literature and Art program, prose writer Hovhannes Yeranyan tells about Grigor Artsruni, a figure who had a huge influence in his time, but was controversial.

Hmayak Avetisyan


Artist Hmayak Avetisyan, who survived the Genocide and grew up in an orphanage, painted churches and monasteries scattered throughout Armenia in the last years of his life, from 1974 to 1978. In this way, he shows that no one is able to forget the national identity and the faith of his ancestors. Hmayak Avetisyan bequeathed one thing to his heirs: to preserve his works, with the dream and hope of one day returning to Van and exhibiting them there.

Christ in our midst


Christ in our midst has appeared - during this song, the faithful greet each other and announce the good news, saying, "Christ in our midst has appeared," and respond, "Blessed is the revelation of Christ," and the choir sings, "Christ appeared among us, the church became one body, enmity has departed, and love has spread everywhere...".
Excerpt from the Holy Liturgy, arranged by Archbishop Komitas. Performed by the male choir of the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir.

Holy God


This part of the liturgy coincides with the mealtime, the meal hymn is sung, after which “Holy God,” then the meal reading, the meal Gospel, and the Creed. “Holy God” is repeated three times as a sign of the Holy Trinity, and with a changing sentence according to the mystery of the day.
Holy God, excerpt from the Holy Liturgy, arranged by Archbishop Komitas. Performed by the male choir of the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir.

Answers to sermons and instructions


During the liturgy, the choir often also responds to messages from the altar and responds to instructions. Singer-Director Shahe Keshishian teaches the choir how to respond to messages.
Excerpt from the Holy Liturgy, arranged by Komitas Vardapet. Performed by the male choir of the Holy Cross Church in Arabkir.