CopticHymns vs Tarkman

The Heritage of the Coptic Orthodox Church (HCOC) choir was founded in the summer of 2000, under the leadership of Deacon Albair Mikhail. Most choir members are from the church of the Prophet Daniel and the Three Saintly Youth in Mississauga, Canada. HCOC also has members from the churches in the Greater Toronto Area, Montreal, the USA, Australia, and Egypt. The aim of the HCOC is the preservation of the increasingly at-risk oral chant heritage of Coptic hymnology, through receiving and recording the most accurate renditions of the hymns. These academic recordings are intended to be references for the education, preservation and enrichment of Copts and those who are interested in the historical musical heritages of indigenous communities around the world. In handing down the hymns, we follow a rigorous study, research, and comparative analysis of Coptic hymnology from Cantor Mikhail El-Batanouny, who is our main source, and his disciples. Mobile app version: 6.21.1

Enter more fully into the prayer of the Armenian Church. Tarkman helps you follow services at participating Armenian churches as they happen, understand the words and actions, and participate with confidence. Whether you are visiting for the first time or deepening a lifelong faith, it offers a guide to the worship unfolding around you. Live service following is available only at participating Armenian churches that use Tarkman to share their services. Language and unfamiliar rituals can make a service difficult to follow. Tarkman brings together the current reading, translations, and explanations to help you discover the meaning of the prayers. FOLLOW THE SERVICE LIVE Join a public service at a participating Armenian church from the app, a service link, or a QR code. Follow along as the service progresses. READ AND UNDERSTAND Choose from the languages available for each reading, including English, Classical Armenian, and transliteration. Compare texts side by side and explore explanations of what is happening and why it matters. STAY CONNECTED TO THE PRAYER Change reading languages and open part details while keeping your place in the service. Participating churches can share the Divine Liturgy and other Armenian Church services, including morning and evening worship. No account is needed to follow a public service. Please silence your device during worship and use Tarkman thoughtfully as a companion to prayer.