Guidelines Concerning Sacraments

Weddings

Those wishing to have the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony in the Armenian Orthodox Church should contact the Church at least 6 months prior to the requested date of the ceremony. The couple must meet with the Pastor twice before the ceremony for pre- marital counseling. Arrangements for the Soloist and Organist are made through the Church Office.

Baptism

In accordance with the faith and canons of the Armenian Orthodox Church the sacrament of Holy Baptism and Chrismation should be perfomed between the 8th and 40th day of the birth of the newborn. We ask that parents contact the Church Office as soon as possible to secure a date for the Sacrament.

Funerals

Although not considered a Sacrament the faithful should do their utmost to have the Funeral Service of their beloved departed at the Church to remind ourselves that it is God who brought us into the world and it is with our Lord that we depart from this life. Arrangements for the Service at the Church are made in consultation with our local Funeral Directors. The Soloist and Organist are arranged through the Church Office.

Requests for Hokehankist

Requiems and Prayers should be submitted to the Church Office no later than Thursday at 12:00 noon for publication in the Sunday Church Bulletin for that week.

All requests recieved after that will be published in the Sunday Bulletin for the following week.

Anyone wishing to donate Altar Flowers for a particular occasion or in memory of a loved one should kindly contact the Church Office by Wednesday of that week.