Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
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 21, 20232 min read
The Four Evangelists
Today, in the Armenian Church, we celebrate the Feast Day of the Four Evangelists—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Through their divine...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Oct 20, 20231 min read
Joy and Commandment
In the Gospel of John, the frequent use of the words “joy” and “commandment” captures the reader’s attention. These two words are not...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Oct 16, 20237 min read
First Episcopal Badarak in Diocese
In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. “Having received grace and mercy from you, Lord, we gratefully glorify the...
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Fear Not!
The phrase "Fear not" is said to appear in the Bible 365 times—a reminder for each day of the year. God's intention is clear: He wants us...
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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 29, 20233 min read
Finding Stillness
“Be at my right side when I am in danger. Make your voice heard in my time of need. Grant me life with your hand in the hour of my death....
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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Sep 21, 20232 min read
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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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Sep 17, 20231 min read
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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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Sep 14, 20231 min read
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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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Sep 10, 20232 min read
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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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Sep 8, 20232 min read
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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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Sep 7, 20232 min read
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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Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan
Sep 5, 20231 min read
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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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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