Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian's Spiritual And Theological Publications

Under the patronage of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America and with the blessing and encouragement of the Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, numerous books authored and edited by the Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian have been published over the years. Through their spiritual, theological, historical, and educational content, these works represent a valuable contribution to Armenian ecclesiastical literature.

For many years, the publishing ministry of the Western Diocese has placed particular emphasis on making spiritual and religious literature accessible to the faithful, young people, and new generations. Its aim has been to provide works that illuminate the faith of our Holy Church, its theological thought, liturgical traditions, and the spiritual legacy of the Church Fathers. The Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian has made a significant contribution to this publishing mission through his extensive scholarly and literary work.

Fr. Dajad’s publications explore a wide range of subjects, including the liturgical and festive life of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church, the lives of the saints, the spiritual meaning of fasting, Armenian ecclesiastical traditions, theological and patristic thought, the history of Armenian monasticism, the interpretive tradition of Holy Scripture, and the teaching of the Christian faith. His works seek to introduce readers to the rich spiritual heritage of our Holy Church and to inspire them to transform that heritage into a lived and vibrant faith.

Among these publications is the notable volume The Armenian Apostolic Church: Feasts, Saints, Fasts, and Religious Traditions, prepared at the direction and with the blessing of the Primate. The book presents the principal feasts of the Church, the spiritual significance of the Sundays of Great Lent, feasts dedicated to the Holy Cross, and various subjects relating to the lives and witness of the saints and their faith.

Also published through the scholarly work of the Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian is St. Nersess Shnorhali’s Confession of Faith of the Armenian Church, accompanied by an introduction and a translation into Modern Armenian. The Western Diocese’s publishing program has also included Fr. Dajad's works on Holy Communion, explanations of the Divine Liturgy, the orthodox faith of the Armenian Church, and the monastic centers of learning and spiritual and intellectual life in historical Armenia.

Taken together, these publications bear witness to Fr. Dajad’s many years of intellectual and spiritual labor. Through his writings, he consistently seeks to open before readers the theological, patristic, liturgical, and historical treasures of our Church, connecting the rich heritage of the past with the spiritual life and needs of the faithful today.

His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, highly commends the longstanding literary and ecclesiastical service of Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Yardemian, as well as his steadfast dedication and commitment to enriching Armenian spiritual literature and making the centuries-old heritage of our Holy Church accessible to a wider readership.

Presented below are the volumes by Fr. Dajad that have been published to date by the Western Diocese, as well as works currently being prepared for publication.

We pray that the Lord will grant Fr. Dajad continued good health, abundant spiritual and intellectual strength, and renewed inspiration as he continues his literary and ecclesiastical mission for the glory of the Armenian Apostolic Holy Church and the spiritual edification of our faithful people.

WORKS PUBLISHED BY THE VERY REV. FR. DAJAD Dz. V. YARDEMIAN

Published by the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America

1. The New Messenger of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Los Angeles, 2007.
2. Communion, Los Angeles, 2008.
3. The History of Armenian Monasticism and the Order of the Vardapets: Origins, Formation, and Development, 4th–18th Centuries, Los Angeles, 2015.
4. The Vardapets of the Armenian Church as Teachers of Faith and Theologians, 5th–18th Centuries, Los Angeles, 2016.
5. St. Nersess Shnorhali Catholicos: “The Confession of Faith of the Armenian Church,” Los Angeles, 2018.
6. The Feasts, Fasts, and Religious Traditions of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Los Angeles, 2018.
7. St. Gregory of Narek, Book of Lamentations, Los Angeles, 2021. Translation into Modern Armenian.
8. Why Do We Believe in Jesus Christ?, Los Angeles, 2022.
9. Monastic Spirituality in the First Centuries of Christianity: Witness, Roots, and Building for the Future, Los Angeles, 2022.
10. The Ascetic Tradition of Armenian Monastic Spirituality: Character and Depth, 4th–19th Centuries, Los Angeles, 2022.
11. One of Our Greatest: St. Nersess Shnorhali Catholicos, Los Angeles, 2022.
12. The Spiritual and Intellectual Centers of Enlightenment and Culture in Historical Armenia, 5th–19th Centuries, Los Angeles, 2023.
13. The Theological Content of Repentance and Confession According to Armenian Theological Thought, Los Angeles, 2023.
14. The Armenian Church Enlightens, Los Angeles, 2023.
15. Remembering the Armenian Genocide of 1915, Los Angeles, 2023.
16. St. Nersess Shnorhali, “With Faith I Confess,” 5th printing, Los Angeles, 2024. Classical Armenian text with Modern Armenian translation.
17. Monastic-Ascetic Life and Monastic Rules among the Armenians, 4th–19th Centuries: Origins, Development, and Spirituality, Los Angeles, 2026.
18. Communion, Los Angeles, 2025.

WORKS PREPARED FOR PUBLICATION

By Very Rev. Fr. Tachat Yardemian

1. Understanding and Living Our Holy Divine Liturgy: Origins, Liturgical Structure, Content, and Christian Understanding.
2. Woman in Armenian Christian Culture, 4th–18th Centuries.
3. The Theology of the Human-Divine Relationship in the Psalms.
4. The Pastoral Concerns of St. Nersess Shnorhali Catholicos: Content, Analysis, and Evaluation.
5. The Spiritual Structure, Identity, and Character of the Armenian Priest in the Mission of the Church: An Ecclesiastical-Theological Approach.
6. The Mission of the Church and a Theology of Social Development.
7. The Armenian Experience of the Suffering of 1915: An Attempt at a Theological Approach.
8. The Roots of the Christian Faith: Biblical Thought.
9. Liturgical Worship and Christian Life: A Theological and Patristic Approach.
10. The Monasteries and Churches of Western Armenia During the Years of the 1915 Genocide: Documents, Statistics, and Data.