Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
In Solidarity with Artsakh
My Remarks at the Gathering in Solidarity with Artsakh—September 22, 2023, St. Vartan Armenian Cathedral, New York City Dear Friends, On...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Sep 21
- 2 min
Jesus began to weep
The simple combination of these three words is the shortest sentence in the Bible but also the most powerful. Through it and with the...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Sep 17
- 1 min
He Knows Your Worth
Have you ever questioned your worth? Have you ever felt rejected, overlooked, or underestimated by the world? In society, value is often...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Sep 14
- 1 min
Hear My Voice!
The psalmist, reflecting on the depths of sin, pain, and suffering, concludes that his only hope is God’s infinite mercy. A plaintive cry...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Sep 11
- 2 min
Remembering 9/11
On this day, September 11, my thoughts naturally drift back to where I was years ago—within the walls of Sevan Seminary in Armenia. It...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Sep 10
- 2 min
Ephphatha: A Spiritual Roadmap
In today’s Gospel reading, Lord Jesus performs a miraculous healing; He heals a man who is deaf and has a speech impediment. This miracle...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Sep 8
- 2 min
Honoring the Birth of Mary
We remember the birthdays of those who are significant in our lives. We also remember the birthdays of significant people in our...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Sep 7
- 2 min
From Despair to Hope
There are moments in life when it feels as though nothing will ever be the same again. One might feel shattered, too afraid even to hold...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Sep 5
- 1 min
The Beauty of the Heart
Our society is increasingly obsessed with external appearances. While luxury gym memberships, specialized diets, and plastic surgery may...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Sep 4
- 2 min
Labor Day
I recall a vivid childhood memory where my parents and I would walk to Republic Square in Yerevan, flags in hand, to participate in Labor...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Aug 31
- 2 min
Celebrating 20 Years of Service
Today marks a very special day for me; it's been 20 years since I was ordained as a celibate priest at the Mother See of Holy...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Aug 29
- 1 min
Lessons from Holy Etchmiadzin
Today, I stood in the sacred space that is the spiritual center of our nation: the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. Though...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Aug 27
- 2 min
The Doers of the Word
Several years ago, four of our clergy brothers debated which Armenian translation of the Bible was the most effective. One championed the...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Aug 26
- 1 min
He Cares
We've all heard, uttered, or thought these words at some point: "No one cares about how I feel, what I think, or what I want." Life has...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Aug 25
- 2 min
Hope Against Hope
The Apostle Paul speaks of Abraham's faith, saying: "Hoping against hope, he believed.” Through this faith, Abraham became the inheritor...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Aug 24
- 1 min
Your Word is a Lamp
In ancient times, following sunset, the sole source of illumination came from a torch. This torch consisted of a clay base about the size...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Aug 22
- 2 min
Why?
"Why?" is a reflection of our human nature. We all pose this question, particularly during times of pain and suffering, seeking an...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Aug 19
- 1 min
In Truth And Love
“Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love” (2 John...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Aug 18
- 1 min
But God
“But God.” This simple phrase is, indeed, a Gospel within a Gospel. All mankind was condemned to death, chained, and imprisoned in the...
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Fr. Mesrop Parsamyan
- Aug 17
- 1 min
From Where Does My Help Come
I often advised my cousin against staring nonstop at his phone screen. Instead, I suggested he take breaks every ten minutes, looking up...
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