Surpazan's Corner

Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
Primate of the Western Diocese

Abp. Hovnan Derderian
April 24th Message to the Youth
For us as Armenians April 24th, 1915 has become the most significant moment in our recent history.
Apr 20 2006
Holy Week: As We Walk with Christ
As we walk with Christ during Holy Week, let us all pray for one another, strengthen our Christian faith in God and renew our vocation and calling to serve God and humanity. Herewith I present to you a few reflections, so that you may use them as your spiritual bread during your journey towards God.
Apr 10 2006
Palm Sunday: The Doorway to Holy Week
In the life of the Christian church Holy Week is the most inspirational and soul-enriching journey which leads us to God.
Apr 09 2006
Three Thoughts
As we pray we focus on three thoughts.
Apr 08 2006

Day 39: The Source of Light is God Alone
Christ is the true light. We all have experienced the very first moment as we open our eyes to witness the beauty of light and the beauty of the world given for our enjoyment. » Full Story

Day 38: A Stairway Leading Us to God
The prayers in “I Confess with Faith” of St. Nersess the Graceful seems to be the steps of a stairway leading us to God. The more we read them, the closer we are to God. » Full Story

Day 37: The Period of Preparation
Through the period of preparation, we are able to weigh our faith as it is reflected in our daily lives, specifically in our words and deeds. Only then are we permitted to approach God and plead to him for his mercy. » Full Story

Day 36: Fountain of Immortality
What actually happens as we open our hearts to confess to God? » Full Story

Day 35: The Second Coming
We cannot perceive the Incarnation and the Second Coming of Christ our Lord through logic or through a scientific approach. The Incarnation has transformed the life of humanity. » Full Story

Day 34: Reawaken
Those who are able to confess and open their hearts are the ones who are able to walk towards God and lead their lives to self-purification. » Full Story

Day 33: Surrender Ourselves
As we pray we put our trust in God and thus become the recipients of His Divine love, peace and heavenly gifts. » Full Story

Day 32: Gaurd and Shelter Me
Today as I share with you my thoughts I am spiritually overjoyed to confirm that this prayer has become the essence which enlightens my spiritual life » Full Story

Day 31: The Cross: The Doorway of a New Life
Each time we worship the Cross, we also worship Christ our Lord through the Cross. And with the power of the Holy Cross we are able to see Christ Himself, who has been sacrificed for all humanity. » Full Story

Day 30: Lent is a Special Time
The Christian character is understood only when we fulfill the will of God. » Full Story

Day 29: Life is a Gift from God
Life is a gift from God and should be lived only according to the will of God. » Full Story

Day 28: Man Ought to Pray and Not Lose Heart
We all experience moments of despair even in our prayerful life, however the example of the Widow shows us that those who pray relentlessly, continuously and without losing heart, are the ones who overcome the hardships of every day life. » Full Story

Day 27: The Permanent Source of Wisdom
We all need the guidance of Christ, and His wisdom. To live with Christ is to live a life enriched with Christian moral values. » Full Story

Day 26: The Strengh of Prayer
Christ is the living fire, which enters into our soul and there cleanses all that is unclean within our inner being. » Full Story

Day 25: Protector Of All
The fear of God arms us against all kinds of tribulations. The prayers of St. Nersess do not need further explanations. » Full Story

Day 24: Beholder of All
As God penetrates into the depths of our spiritual life, there we feel the dawn of a new life. » Full Story

Day 23: "Do Not Remember My Former Sins"
Confession is a necessity within the life of a Christian faithful. Great Lent offers us this unique gift of confessing our sins. » Full Story

Day 22: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit constantly moves in our spirituality. It is important, however, to see the gifts of the Holy Spirit bestowed upon us. » Full Story

Day 20: The Humility of the Son
God’s love is expressed in the Incarnation of the Only Begotten, who suffered and was crucified, and through his resurrection spoke to us all: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” » Full Story

Day 19: Clothe me
We are the lost sheep, and we also need to understand that the Incarnate Son of God descended from Heaven for the salvation of our souls. » Full Story

Day 18: The Path of Light
In our daily life there are two paths ahead of us: one is the path of light that leads us towards God, whole the other leads us towards darkness. » Full Story

Day 17: With Faith I Confess
The Christian faithful ought to ascertain his/her faith, but above all to put the faith in action. » Full Story

Day 16: We are only vessels of God
The spiritual journey of Lent will be the practice of prayer and fasting, thus turning our lives into vessels of God. » Full Story

Day 15: The Shepherd
Human life is a gift to God. God also speaks through the human heart. This is a challenge than needs a response on our part to listen to and speak the Word of God. » Full Story

Day 14: The Prodigal Son
The parable presents us with three characters, two sons and their father. The younger son lives a prodigal life; however God interacts in his life and awakens within him the conscience to return home. » Full Story

Day 13: In The Image of God
Often we have heard the saying that man is created in the image of God. Do we all grasp the immense responsibility associated with this message? » Full Story

Day 12: To Meet God Is To Live
During the spiritual journey of Lent we should all focus on the very thought of meeting God. » Full Story

Day 11 Allegiance to God
Allegiance to God is a special way of life. Those who live with this life are the peacemakers on the world. » Full Story

Day 10: The Inward Transfiguration
I very often think to myself that the extent of human progress and the advancement of science cannot possibly hide the weakness of human nature. As we are referring to the weakness of human nature, this is reflected only with reference to the perfect nature of the Almighty God. » Full Story

Day 9: Waking Up
Let us live a life similar to Martin Lither King, Jr., and repeat every morning these words with a bit of variation: “Woke up this morning with my mind stayed on prayer.” » Full Story

Day 8: "Follow Me"
The Disciples followed Christ and became partakers in his sacrificial life. As Christ speaks about talents and graces, he also conveys to us the message that we should use our God-given talents as a journey to unite with Christ. » Full Story

Day 7: A Time for Self-Purification
The discipline of fasting and prayer has a greater significance in our personal and in our communal life. » Full Story

Day 6: Solitude
Each Christian has the dire need of this spiritual rebirth. Inasmuch as we need bread and water, we should experience an equal need for spiritual rebirth. » Full Story

Day 5: The Meanings of Prayer
The meanings of prayer are manifold. One of the strongest expressions of prayer is solitude. » Full Story

Day 4: The Essence of Prayer
Prayer should be reflected in actions, it is not enough to live a good life without spreading the inspiration of Christian life. » Full Story

Day 3: The Lamp of the Body
In the life of the community the church is the eye, which has the duty to become the lamp of the body for her faithful. And if the church fails to fulfill her duties, then the body is weakened and falls into darkness. However when the church continues her commitment to become the lamp of the body, then the flock lives in light. » Full Story

Day 2: Fasting - The Enrichment of Our Spirituality
The purpose of fasting is simple: To train our bodies into a state of abstention from animal foods, thus resulting in the enrichment of our spirituality. » Full Story

Day 1: The Spiritual Journey
The forty days of the Great Lenten journey are a unique period which lead us into prayer, fasting, and above all, into the depths of our spirituality, so that we may deepen our Christian faith, thus reevaluating our God-given life. » Full Story

The Lenten Journey
The Lenten Journey is on if the most spiritually uplifting and exciting passages in your God given life. It is a time when a Christian walks with Christ in renewing his/her personal calling. » Full Story

The Birth of Christ
The Lord has blessed us with the Blessed birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Birth of Christ truly is a challenge to renew our Christian spirituality to reawaken in our souls, hearts and minds with the gift of wisdom which God has instilled in our beings as we were baptized in the Holy font. » Full Story

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