March 1, 2026
Unknown preacher
On the Sunday of the Prodigal Son during Lent, the preacher delivers a children's homily retelling Jesus' parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing themes of greed, wastefulness, repentance, confession, and the father's unconditional forgiveness. The preacher then addresses the adults in Armenian, drawing on St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians to stress that this very moment is the day of salvation, and concludes in English by urging the congregation to humble themselves and turn to God, whose forgiveness is always at hand.
Luke 15:11-32; 2 Corinthians 6:2
December 21, 2025
Unknown preacher
The preacher reflects on Luke 18:9-14, the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, warning that pride can nullify even our God-pleasing works. He encourages cultivating humility through prayer for those we might consider beneath us. He then recounts the story of St. Abgar the King of Edessa, the first Christian king, who humbled himself before Christ by writing a letter seeking healing, and connects Abgar's humility to the Gospel's call that those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Luke 18:9-14
November 16, 2025
Not explicitly named in transcript
The preacher expounds on Luke 9, where Jesus predicts his passion, the disciples argue about who is greatest, Christ brings a child forward as a model of spiritual innocence and contentment, and the disciples resent an outsider casting out demons in Jesus' name. The sermon warns against envy, comparison, and vainglory—especially envy toward fellow Christians—and calls the faithful to cultivate childlike contentment, humility, and gratitude for others' gifts, celebrating God's grace wherever it appears.
Luke 9:44-50
April 19, 2025
Unidentified priest of St. John Armenian Church
On Easter Eve, the priest shares a pastoral story about a lost elderly Armenian man found on a train who needed help from multiple strangers to find his way home. The man's stubbornness and inability to help himself becomes a parable for the Easter season: just as this man had to humble himself to accept the help of others, we too must set aside our pride and accept God's help — for no amount of worldly success or capability can bring us to the Kingdom of Heaven. Christ's sacrifice on the cross was something he did for us that we could not do for ourselves, and we must be humble enough to receive that gift.