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BISHOP AND CATHOLICOS (Surpazan & Vehapar)
Greeter: Asdvadz Oknagan, Surpazan Hayr or Vehapar Der. (God Be Your Helper, Surpazan Hayr or Your Holiness.)
Bishop or Catholicos: Asdvadz Bahaban. (God Be Your Protector)
DURING CENSING AT DIVINE LITURGY, THE FAITHFUL SAYS TO THE CENSING PRIEST:
Hisheschir yev uzmez arachi anmah karinn Asdoodzo (Remember us too before the Immortal Lamb of God.)
Priest: Hishyal Lichik. Arachi Anmah Karinn Asdoodzo (May you be remembered before the Immortal Lamb of God.)
DURING THE DISTRIBUTION OF "MAS"
Distributor: Mahsn yev pajhin yeghitzi Soorp Badarakis. (May this be your share and portion of this Holy Liturgy.)
Receiver: Pahjhin im Asdvadz Havidyan. (My portion is God forever.)
CHURCH ETIQUETTE
LADIES: Proper dress consists of sleeved dress or blouse, and a hat or other head covering at all times.
GENTLEMEN: Always wear a jacket, and no head covering or hat.
[Raffi's note: Just normal "nice" clothes are fine. There are small scarves available for women to cover their heads with if they want to take communion.]
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GENERAL MANNERS IN CHURCH
- No gum chewing
- Do not cross your legs while sitting
- Please do not stretch or place arms on pews or across the backs of pews.
- Don't walk from the middle aisle.
- Always follow the Parish Council's instructions.
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