Explore the rites of baptism and confirmation through a faithful translation of Armenian prayers and ceremonies.
This edition presents word-for-word prayers from the Armenian Ritual and adds explanatory notes that illuminate how these rites were administered in eastern Christian practice.
The text situates ritual practice in its historical context, drawing on manuscripts from the eighth century and the first edition published in Venice. It translates core ceremonies for baptism and confirmation and offers notices about administering other sacraments, aiming to shed light on eastern rites for readers curious about liturgical history.
- Word-for-word translations of Armenian baptism and confirmation prayers
- Explanatory material on how the sacraments were administered
- Context on the Armenian Church’s rites and their significance
- Historical notes about manuscript sources and edition history
Ideal for readers of liturgical history, church practice, and Armenian rites seeking a clear, direct view of the ceremonies and their meanings.