When God calls people to serve the church today, He speaks to them in a surprising variety of ways. In Chronicles of the Call you will read stories of how God has called people past and present to serve Him. Or check out our Resources for Vocations, Points of Light, and FAQ’s.
Chronicles of the Call
The Bible is filled with stories of God calling out to men and women. Often speaking to them very directly and dramatically, God made his will known to Noah, to Moses and Aaron, to Isaiah, to Samuel, to Esther, to Mary the Mother of God, to the apostles, and to many others in the Bible.
When God calls people to serve the church today, he speaks to them in a surprising variety of ways. Some have actually heard God’s voice. Some have perceived God’s will in a dream. Others have had an experience of God’s presence that was so powerful that God’s will became obvious to them. Many have heard the call indirectly through the words of friends, family or even strangers.
In these Chronicles of the Call you will read stories of how God has called people past and present to serve Him. Each chronicle is unique, yet you will discern traits that are common to each story. Read carefully. God may be calling you.
Clergy and St. Nersess Alumni
Click links to read each story.
Resources for Vocations and Church Ministry
Return to these pages regularly for a growing variety of resources on the theme of ministry, priesthood, vocation, and discerning God’s call. From sermons and spiritual reflections to essays and articles, these pages are intended to help you better understand how God is calling men and women to serve Him in the Armenian Church.
An Interview with the Director of Youth & Vocations
Rev. Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian
Are You Listening?
Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian
His Invitation is Still: ‘Follow Me’
Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian
The Armenian Sacrament of Ordination to the Holy Priesthood
Bishop Daniel Findikyan
The Armenian Service of Calling to the Holy Priesthood
Bishop Daniel Findikyan
The Call
Fr. Stepanos Doudoukjian
To Choose or to be Chosen
Points of Light
When we speak about the Armenian priest and his pastoral ministry, quite often we think of him as primarily a liturgical functionary on Sundays or as someone who is preoccupied with administrative duties in the parish. There are, however, many points of light in the Armenian Church, small miracles that occur on a daily basis in the lives of Armenian clergy.
These vignettes have been selected from the booklet, Points of Light, published by St. Nersess Armenian Seminary in 1993. A limited number are available for purchase. Write to info@stnersess.edu for ordering information.
A Prayer In The Car
Abp. Hovnan Derderian
All That The Father Gives Me Will Come To Me (John 6:37)
Fr. Shnork Kasparian
Go In Peace, Darling
Fr. Arnak Kasparian
A Match To Light Our Worship
Fr. Vazken Movsessian
A True Story Of Christmas
Rev. Fr. Kevork Arakelian
An Open Door To The Kingdom
Rev. Fr. Garabed Kochakian
Baptism In A Shack
Bishop Sebouh Tchouljian
Blessing Of A Factory
Rev. Fr. Arten Ashjian
Confirmed In The Spirit
Rev. Fr. Mesrob Sarafian
He Gave His Life for Us
Rev. Fr. Yeprem Kelegian
It Is Worth All The Trouble
Rev. Fr. Yeghia Hairabedian
Prayerful Care Of Souls
Rev. Fr. Karekin Kasparian
The Blind Man
V. Rev. Fr. Krikor Maksoudian
Warming Up Without Heat
Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian