Deacon's Page
Dedicated to the Promotion of the Diaconate
in the Armenian and Eastern Churches
The Diaconate: Rediscovery of an Historical and Biblical Definition by Rev. Fr. Shnork Souin
The Ministry of an Ordained Acolyte in the Armenian Orthodox Church by Sub-Dn. Lazarus Der-Ghazarian
On the Order of Deaconesses in the Armenian Church by Sub-Dn. Lazarus Der-Ghazarian
The Four Minor Orders in the Armenian Orthodox Church -Rev. Fr. Garabed Kochakian & excerpts from the Catholic Encyclopedia
A Basic Catechism for Acolytes of the Armenian Church by Sub-Dn. Lazarus Der-Ghazarian
The Order of Sub-Deacon in the Armenian Orthodox Church -Adapted from the Catholic Encyclopedia
Sub-Deacons -From Answers.com
On the Importance of Keeping a Daily Rule of Prayer by Sub-Dn. Lazarus Der-Ghazarian
On the Clerical Dress of Deacons by Sub-Dn. Lazarus Der-Ghazarian
The Dress and Address of Deacons by Duane L.C.M. Galles
Deacon's Place -An excellent Latin Church website on the Diaconate
Papal Address to the Permanent Deacons by Pope John Paul II, given at Detroit (1987)
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 -both major and minor.
The St. Stephen's Course in Orthodox Theology by the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America
Vestments Glosary by the Rev. Ken Collins
Ancient Church Canons of the Ecumenical and other Authoritative & Historic Councils
A Directed Reading Program for the Formation of the Armenian Orthodox Deacons (currently under developement)
The Canonical Hours: 3 CD's containing recordings of abbreviated forms of:
(1) The Night & Morning Hours, 2) The Sunrise & Evening Hours and 3) The Peace and Rest Hour Services of the Armenian Orthodox Chruch.
These are amateur recordings made by Sub-Dn. Lazarus of actual Services at St. John the Baptist Church to assist deacon's-in-training to learn the Canonical Hours. They are also a joy to listen to and pray with. -Contact me to obtain a copies
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