Significance and types of Holy Baptism


What is original or initial sin, what is baptism out of thirst, what is baptism of desire? Archimandrite Zakaria Baghumyan speaks on the topic. 

 

 

Terms and the official of the sacrament of Holy Baptism


Who is entrusted to perform the Holy Baptism, is the sacrament performed by a bad behavior clergy valid or not? Very Rev. Fr. Zakaria Baghumyan speaks on the topic. 

 

 

Prototypes of Holy Baptism in the Old and New Testaments


Without Adamic sin, why was Jesus baptized? How was John's baptism different from Jesus' baptism?

 

 

The material of the sacrament of Holy Baptism


What is the sacrament of water, why does the priest bless it during the ritual, what is the sacrament of pouring the holy muron into the basin in a cross form? 

 

 

The method of performing the sacrament of Holy Baptism


How was the sacrament of Holy Baptism performed in the early church, what does it mean to be immersed three times in water. Very Rev. Fr. Zakaria Baghumyan speaks on the topic. 

 

 

Ritual Service


What substances does the muron contain? What is the significance of the balm in the composition of sacred liquid? When does the preparation of muron blessing begin? Very Rev. Fr. Zakaria Baghumyan speaks on the topic.

Who is the Godfather


Who could become a Godfather in the early church and what are the responsibilities of the Godfather?  
Very Rev. Fr. Zakaria Baghumyan speaks on the topic.

Who can not take on the responsibilities of a Godfather?


The responsibilities of the Godfather cannot be assumed by foreigners, non-religious people, non-believers, infidels, minors, the mentally ill, family members, and in the case of a baptized woman, a spouse.  Women cannot be Godfathers.  Why?  Very Rev. Fr. Zakaria Baghumyan speaks on the topic.

 

 

Confession of faith


What does the priest ask the baptized person during the confession of faith; why do they read the "Havatamk"; what is the point of turning to east? Very Rev. Fr. Zakaria Baghumyan speaks on the topic. 

 

 

Baptismal ritual


When did we get the ancient original of the baptismal rite and what changes has it undergone over the centuries? How is the Holy Baptism sacrament called in the "Mashtots" ritual-book? Very Rev. Fr. Zakaria Baghumyan speaks on the topic.

 

 

The Godfather change


Why is it not possible to change the Godfather after baptism; how many times can one become a Godfather; is it a sin to reject the Godfather's offer? Very Rev. Fr. Zakaria Baghumyan speaks on the topic.

 

 

Confirmation


What is the significance of the sacrament of Holy Confirmation in the life of a Christian? Why is it fulfilled after baptism?  Rev. Fr.  Zakaria Baghumyan speaks on the topic of the day.