GREETING THE CLERGY

 

PRIEST

Greeter:  Orhnya, Der or  Orhnetsek Der Hayr  (Bless, Father.)

Priest: Asdvadz Orhneh (May God Bless You)

VARTABED (Unmarried Priest)

            Greeter: Asdvadz Oknagan, Hayr Soorp. (God be your Helper, Holy Father.) or

Vartabed: Asdvadz Bahaban. (God Protect You.)

BISHOP (Surpazan)

            Greeter: Asdvadz Oknagan, Surpazan Hayr  (God Be Your Helper, Your Grace.)

            Surpazan: Asdvadz Bahaban. (God Protect You)

GREETING AMONG THE FAITHFUL

CHRISTMAS (does not replace the kiss of peace)

Giver: Krisdos Dzunav yev Haydmetsav. (Christ was born and was revealed.)

Reciever: Orhnyal eh Haydnootyunun Krisdosi (Blessed is the Revelation of Christ)

EASTER (does not replace the kiss of peace)

Giver: Krisdos Haryav ee Merelotz. (Christ is Risen from the dead).

Received: Orhnyal eh Harootyoun Krisdosi. (Blessed is the Resurrection of Christ.)

 

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