Deacons' Training
The Deacons' Training and Liturgical Music Program is especially for young men and women who would like to participate more actively and meaningfully in the worship of the Armenian Church. Practical workshops and interactive classes teach the participants the deacons' parts of the liturgy and take the mystery out of the rituals, the music, the symbols, and the chants. Students who complete the program return to their home churches with polished liturgical skills, a more satisfying sense of participation in the church's worship, and many new friends.
This summer's program will provide two simultaneous courses: Beginners will focus on the deacons' parts of the Divine Liturgy. Advanced students will learn the hymns and deacons' portions of the Night Service (Keesherayeen Zham).
All participants will benefit from daily study of the Bible and Liturgy, morning and evening worship, Armenian language instruction and recreational and social activities, which make the Deacons' Training Program rewarding and fun.The program is open to men and women at least 15 years old. No previous experience is necessary.
VRev. Fr. Daniel Findikyan, Dean of St. Nersess Seminary, is the director of the Deacons' Training and Liturgical Music Program.
