The ministry of the Deacons and Altar Servants is a sacred calling to serve God and His Church by assisting the priest in the celebration of the Holy Badarak (Divine Liturgy) and other liturgical services. Through their reverent service, prayerful participation, and disciplined conduct, they help preserve the beauty, order, and solemnity of the worship of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
“Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing.”
Psalm 100:2
Serving During the Divine Liturgy
During the Holy Badarak, Deacons and Altar Servants assist the priest in carrying out the sacred rites of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Every responsibility is performed with attentiveness, discipline, and deep reverence for the Holy Altar.
Procession and Proclamation
Deacons and Altar Servants carry the Holy Cross and processional candles, assist with the Gospel Book, and take part in the entrances and processions of the Divine Liturgy. Through these sacred actions, they help proclaim the Word of God and guide the congregation in worship.
Service at the Holy Altar
They prepare and present the bread and wine, serve the holy incense, wash the priest’s hands, and assist with the various liturgical duties entrusted to them. Each responsibility is carried out carefully and respectfully in accordance with the traditions of the Armenian Church.
Reverence and Commitment
Those serving on the Holy Altar remain on duty from the beginning of the Divine Liturgy until all responsibilities have been completed. Their prayerful participation, disciplined conduct, and attentive presence offer an example of reverence and devotion to the entire congregation.
We are deeply grateful to our Deacons and Altar Servants for their faithful dedication and selfless service. Their ministry is an essential part of the liturgical life of our parish.
Deacons’ & Altar Servants Mission & Training Program
Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church of Laval, our mission is to prepare and encourage new generations of altar servers and deacons who will serve with faith,
reverence, humility, and love, while learning and preserving the sacred liturgical traditions of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church of Laval offers a weekly training program for boys and young men who wish to serve on the Holy Altar. Under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Komitas Mirzakhanyan, candidates receive instruction in the liturgical traditions and practices of the Armenian Church.
To enroll in the Acolyte Training Program, contact the Church Office.
Our Altar Servants
Deacon
Tadeh Mirzakhanyan
Sub-Deacons
Garbis Baroutjian
Abraham Kalayjian
Acolytes
- Bedik Avakian
- Hampartsoum Baboyan
- Avetis Kalayjian
- Christ Tashjian
- Garen Kaplanian
- Georgik Vanlian
- Hagop Arouchian
- Yeghia Kalayjian
- Hagop Kmordjian
- Haig Pamboukian
- Harout Tashjian
- Hayk Vanlian
- Koko Martirossian
- Vache Pamboukian
- Luka Shahbandarian
- Mikael Yeretsian
- Mikel Melkonian
- Nareg Pamboukian
- Alek Kechejian
- Norayr Mouradian
- Aram Mouradian
- Vanik Aroyan
- Varak Polisajian