Armenian Rite

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What is the Armenian Rite? As a Roman Catholic, I would like to know what the difference is between the Armenian and the Roman and if the Armenian at least in form is similar to the Orthodox.
 
Very briefly, the Armenian Church is one of the 20+ sui juris (i.e. "self governing) Churches in communion with Rome. The liturgy is totally different from that of the Roman Rite. In a way, it’s a blend of the Byzantine and Syriac traditions. There is an Oriental (not Eastern) Orthodox counterpart (The Armenian Apostolic Church) which shares the same liturgical tradition. For historical reasons, both also share certain “latinizations” including mitres for bishops.
 
As a Roman Catholic, am I able to receive communion in an Armenian Catholic Church?

I ask this because it was listed as a church under Masstimes.org and I have always wanted to participate in a Divine Liturgy.
 
malphono said:
Very briefly, the Armenian Church is one of the 20+ sui juris (i.e. "self governing) Churches in communion with Rome. The liturgy is **totally different **from that of the Roman Rite. In a way, it’s a blend of the Byzantine and Syriac traditions. There is an Oriental (not Eastern) Orthodox counterpart (The Armenian Apostolic Church) which shares the same liturgical tradition. For historical reasons, both also share certain “latinizations” including mitres for bishops.
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I have to question that. They are the only Eastern Liturgy I’ve seen that has a “Last Gospel” and a version of the confiteor prayer if I remember correctly.
 
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What is the Armenian Rite? As a Roman Catholic, I would like to know what the difference is between the Armenian and the Roman and if the Armenian at least in form is similar to the Orthodox.
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Incidentally, you may also typically receive Communion from the Armenian Orthodox (Armenian Apostolic Church). They are one of the few Orthodox Churches that regularily provides the Sacraments to Catholics, especially Armenian Catholics.

Catholic Church Canons allow for the reception of Orthodox Sacraments when spiritual advantage is indicated, and there’s no danger of being indifferent to the need for the Catholic Church. That gives a lot of leeway for Catholics to participate in the Orthodox Sacraments, at least when we are allowed to to so by the Orthodox themselves. 🙂

Peace and God bless!
 
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