Sacraments

Our Sacraments

Baptism

Baptism is the Sacrament through which the believer is absolved of sins, is regenerated by the Holy Spirit, becomes a Christian and attains adoption by God.

Christmation

Confirmation, in which a baptized person receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit and is anointed with chrism. In the Armenian Church confirmation is called droshm or knounk, which means “seal”.

Holy Communion

Holy Communion is a sacrament by which the believer receives Christ’s Body and Blood in the form of bread and wine for remission of sins and the reception of eternal life.

Holy Matrimony

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony or marriage is the consecration of the union between a man and a woman for life in lawful marriage and are united together with a spiritual bond.

Holy Orders

The Sacrament of Holy Matrimony or marriage is the consecration of the union between a man and a woman for life in lawful marriage and are united together with a spiritual bond.

Penance

Funerals mass ceremonies are the opportunity for last wishes and prayers for those loved ones that have passed and for those left behind to have a positive healing experience.

Unction Of The Sick

We acknowledge the unction of the sick as the seventh sacrament. In the Orthodox Church this sacrament is officiated upon people who are very ill and rely on God’s mercy.