Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Praying Hands
In the Gospel of Luke, we encounter the inspiring story of a woman who endured twelve long years of suffering from bleeding (Luke...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Feb 91 min read
We have eternal life!
Our world is filled with uncertainties beyond our control. Throughout history, wars, economic downturns, and pandemics have been a...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jan 142 min read
In the Name of Jesus
When growing up, did your family ever tell you to “uphold the family name?” "uphold the honor of your family name.”? Indeed, dear...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jan 92 min read
Fear Not!
Years ago, there was a ship caught in a severe storm. Everyone on board the ship was filled with fear. A sailor on board had his son with...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Dec 16, 20232 min read
Never Give Up
Today, we remember St. James of Nisibis. He is among the most beloved saints in the Armenian Church. Medieval Armenian authors claim that...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Dec 3, 20231 min read
Why go to church?
If God is everywhere, why should we go to church? The atmosphere is filled with water, but we go to a water source when thirsty....
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Nov 29, 20231 min read
There is hope!
During the Second World War, a submarine had an accident and quickly sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. Despite many efforts to...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Nov 17, 20232 min read
Alleluia!
“Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty firmament!” Psalm 150:1 “Alleluia” in the Hebrews means “Let us...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Restoration
In 1972, a mad and distressed Hungarian geologist attacked and severely damaged one of the world’s most famous sculptures, Michelangelo's...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Oct 28, 20232 min read
A Natural Cathedral
Standing on the deck of the Maid of the Mist, surrounded by the misty veil that Niagara Falls generously offers, I found myself enveloped...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Oct 23, 20232 min read
The Lord’s Intentions for Us
A gardener once observed a bird trying to build a nest on a pile of broken branches from an apple tree. When the bird flew away, the...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Oct 10, 20232 min read
A New Chapter
Yesterday was a transformative moment in my spiritual journey. As I stood in the heart of Etchmiadzin, surrounded by the prayers and...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Sep 4, 20232 min read
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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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Aug 31, 20232 min read
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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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Aug 27, 20232 min read
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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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Aug 3, 20232 min read
The Parable of the Pencil
The master who created the pencil addressed his work with the following words: “There are five things that I want you to always remember...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 15, 20231 min read
The Glorious Days
One of the elderly clergymen fell seriously ill and was confined to bed. His right side was weakened entirely, and he could not walk, and...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Love of the Father
The Spanish have a touching folk tale about an estranged father and son. When the son leaves home after a severe argument, the father...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Jul 12, 20232 min read
I Placed My Trust in Him
Years ago, a group of Swiss chemists was conducting research on a new type of medicinal plant in the Swiss Alps. With the help of a...
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