Badarakamaduitz
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The Badarakamaduitz is a liturgical book used in the Armenian rite, which encompasses the practices of both the Armenian Apostolic and Armenian Catholic Churches. This rite, observed by Armenians who consider themselves the first Christian nation, was established around 300 AD by St. Gregory the Illuminator. The Badarakamaduitz contains all the prayers recited by the priest during the celebration of the liturgy. The Armenian rite's worship services also utilize other books, such as the Donatzuitz (order of service), the Giashotz (Epistle and Gospel readings), and the Z'amagirq (book of hours). Armenian churches typically do not feature icons, and a curtain replaces an iconostasis, concealing the altar during certain parts of the liturgy.1
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