Armenian Name: A bishop is addressed at Srpazan Hayr. A celibate priest is addressed as Hayr Sourp. A married priest is addressed as Der Hayr. Greeting: Asdvadz Oknagan (bless me), Srpazan Hayr/Hayr Sourp/Der Hayr as well as a bow to kiss his anointed hand. One should not kiss his […]
Armenian Women: Proper dress consists of sleeved dress or blouse, and a hat or other head covering at all times, most especially when approaching the alter for Holy Communion. Men: Always wear a jacket, and no head covering or hat. Coptic Women: Proper dress consists of sleeved dress or […]
Armenian Community confession takes place, followed by Holy Communion where the Priest serves unleavened bread dipped in wine which becomes the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. Fasting before receiving Communion is required. Women should cover their heads to approach the alter. Men and Women may participate together. Private […]
PAMPAKUDA KERALA, INDIA – Yesterday, Tuesday, January 28, 2014, the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Roman Catholic Church initiated a week-long dialogue at the international level in the South Indian village of Pampakuda (not far from Kottayam). A total of thirty-five delegates (including ten observers) representing the two communions will […]
Church News of the Day – January 29, 2014 http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/orthodox-catholic-dialogue-begins-today/article5623968.ece http://www.pravmir.com/christians-are-vanishing-in-the-middle-east/ http://www.pravmir.com/persecution-of-christians-to-hit-record-high-in-2014-group-claims/ http://www.malankarasyriacvoice.com/
