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The Key Within
There’s an old story about a man who was down on his hands and knees under a streetlamp one evening, searching for something. A passerby...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Aug 142 min read


Tending the Garden
A Sunday school teacher once had a discussion with a person who firmly believed that children should not be given formal religious...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Aug 122 min read


Jesus, It’s Me
I recently came across a story about a man named Hagop. Hagop was a humble man who visited a church every single day. He never stayed...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Aug 102 min read


Let the Walls Speak
While in Romania, I visited the famous Voroneț Monastery, often referred to as the "Sistine Chapel of the East." The church is entirely...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Aug 72 min read


The God Who Fulfills Wishes
I’m currently in Romania, visiting at the kind invitation of my dear friends Hagop and Ica Kooyumjian, and enjoying the warm hospitality...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Aug 52 min read


Built to Withstand
Last year, I had the privilege of meeting one of the most distinguished Armenian architects in the Diaspora. Ronald Altoon, a former...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Aug 22 min read


Grace Isn’t Linear
Have you ever noticed that there are rarely straight lines in nature? Look around at the world God has made—the trees, the rivers, the...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 312 min read


Keep Rowing
Have you ever tried rowing a boat or watched someone do it? I had the chance last week at Camp Nubar. What’s interesting is that when...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 292 min read


Fully Awake
Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration. The Gospels tell us that Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a mountain to pray....

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 272 min read


Change the Station
The other day, I was driving down the FDR Drive—those of you who live in New York City know exactly what that’s like. That highway will...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 242 min read


That’s Why I’m Here
Not long ago, with our multimedia specialist Mano Baghjajian, we were at St. Vartan Cathedral early in the morning, filming a message....

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 222 min read


Soul Over Style
People often ask me, “Srpazan, what’s your favorite meal?” And without missing a beat, I say, “I just love a good cheeseburger.” Not a...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 202 min read


A Mantle with Your Name
Last Wednesday, on the historic Castel Sant'Angelo bridge in Rome, Dolce & Gabbana staged a spectacular Alta Sartoria menswear show....

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 182 min read


Grace That Carries
The renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead was once asked what she considered the first sign of civilization. The students expected an...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 162 min read


Fuel for a Stronger Soul
Scientists say milk is one of the most complete foods on earth. It’s rich in everything your body needs—proteins, fats, vitamins,...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 142 min read


A Judge with a Heart
Recently, I read this story about Fiorello La Guardia, the beloved mayor of New York City. They called him “The Little Flower,” and he...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 122 min read


Lift up your eyes
“I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth” (Psalm 112:1-2)....

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 102 min read


Turn to the Light
Last week, on my way to Khor Virap, I came across a beautiful sunflower garden and had to stop to take a picture. There’s just something...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 72 min read


Called to the Light
Khor Virap Monastery, Armenia There are moments in our lives when God reveals Himself in ways that forever shape our journey. For me, one...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 32 min read


Pour Out the Honey
Honey has been treasured for centuries, not just for its sweetness, but for its healing power. Long before modern medicine discovered its...

Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jun 302 min read
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