Armenian Orthodox Liturgy of the Hours Levon Barsoumian
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- Religion & Spirituality
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Join us as we pray the Liturgy of the Hours, translated from Ancient Armenian to English.
Although these prayers are written according to a particular hour of the day, they can be prayed or listened to at any time when you feel the need.
Readers: V. Rev. Fr. Barouyr Shernezian and Deacon Levon Barsoumian
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Night Hour
The Night Hour is addressed to God the Father, and symbolizes when Adam and Eve stopped praising and worshipping God, falling from their original, graceful, nature.
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I Confess With Faith
"I Confess With Faith" is a prayer written by St. Nersess Shnorhali. It is prayed during the Rest Hour, but because it is a beautiful, and long, prayer, it has been given its own episode.
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Rest Hour
The Rest Hour is the final prayer hour of the Armenian Liturgy of the Hours. It is addressed to the Father, beseeching Him to protect us under His Only Begotten Son’s holy hand.
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Peace Hour
The Peace Hour is dedicated to the Father and to the Son, Jesus Christ. At this hour, we remember Jesus’s descent into Hell to preach the Gospel after His resurrection, how troubled He felt in the garden of Gethsemane, where he prayed for His Father’s peace, and Jesus meeting His Apostles after the resurrection and giving them His peace.
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Evening Hour
The Evening Hour is dedicated to Jesus Christ, and symbolizes Jesus’ holy entombment.
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Ninth Hour
The Ninth Hour is addressed to Jesus Christ. We remember His death and the liberation of humanity, in contrast with Adam and Eve who became trapped in death and sin by leaving the Garden of Eden.