| The Soorp Stepanos Deacon's Page Diaconal Resources for the Promotion of the Diaconate in the Armenian and Eastern Churches |
| 1. On Diaconal Ministry: The Deacon in Today's World by Most Rev. Archbishop Joseph Tawil On the Clerical Dress of Deacons by Rev. Sb. Dn. Lazarus W. Der-Ghazarian The Diaconate: Rediscovery of an Historical and Biblical Definition by Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin Clerical Attire, Vesture, Titles, and Precedence For Deacons... According to Byzantine Tradition by Rev. Protodeacon B. David Kennedy Armenian Diaconate -A website with helpful information for those studying to be Armenian Deacons. The Dress and Address of Deacons by Duane L.C.M. Galles On the Order of Sub-Deacon in the Armenian Church -Adapted from the Catholic Encyclopedia Sub-Deacons -from Wikipedia Deacon's Place -An excellent Latin Church website on the Diaconate Papal Address to Permanent Deacons by Pope John Paul II, given at Detroit (1987) Cassocks: An Explanation -from Wikipedia 2. On the Ministry of the Four Minor Orders and Deaconesses On the Ministry of the Four Minor Orders in the Armenian Church by Rev. Sb. Dn. Lazarus W. Der-Ghazarian A Basic Catechism for Acolytes of the Armenian Church by Rev. Sb. Dn. Lazarus W. Der-Ghazarian The Four Minor Orders in the Armenian Orthodox Church -Excerpts from Rev. Fr. Garabed Kochakian & the Catholic Encyclopedia On the Order of Deaconess in the Armenian Church by Rev. Sb. Dn. Lazarus W. Der-Ghazarian 3. Other Important Info for Clergy of Various Ranks: The Seven Canonical Hours of the Armenian Church by Rev. Sb. Dn. Lazarus W. Der-Ghazarian On the Importance of Keeping a Daily Rule of Prayer by Rev. Sb. Dn. Lazarus W. Der-Ghazarian The Apostolic Canons: Authoritative Canons from the Early Church Code of Canons of the Eastern Catholic Churches: A good example of a modern, updated, single set of codified, authoritative Canons Canons on Clerics: Excellent directives from the above Code, for all members of the clergy to consider. Ancient Church Canons of the Church and other Authoritative & Historic Councils Vestments Glossary by the Rev. Ken Collins The Antiochian House of Studies St. Stephen's Course in Orthodox Theology A theological program for those interested in becoming priests, deacons and lay theologians. The Canonical Hours: Three compact discs containing recordings of abbreviated forms of Armenian Orthodox Church Canonical Hours Services. These are amateur recordings made by Deacon Lazarus of actual services St. John the Baptist Church. They can be used to assist diaconal aspirants in learning the Canonical Hours. They are also a joy to listen to and pray with. Contact me to obtain copies. CD #1. The Night & Morning Hours CD #2. The Sunrise & Evening Hours CD #3. The Peace and Rest Hour Services Return to Home Page: Looys Kreesdosee |
