St. Gregory of Narek, revered and beloved monastic author of tenth-century Armenia, gave the 95 poetic prayers to his own tradition; called simply The Narek, they came to be regarded as a form of sacred scripture. Armenians often traveled with a copy of this beloved book; English speakers can now see the reason for their attention and their devotion. We are deeply indebted to Professor Abraham Terian for this clear, elegant, and beautiful translation of the prayers, which demonstrates why St. Gregory has at last been declared a doctor of the universal church.
Robin Darling-Young, The Catholic University of America
Professor Terian's translation of St. Gregory of Narek's Prayers is masterful. His scrupulously literal rendition is lucid, the poetry, exquisite. Like the prayers themselves, the edition captures the reader's mind, heart, and soul-by its erudite introduction and annotations, by the rhapsodic beauty of the English, and by the power of the words to lift the supplicant to the realm of the Divine Word.
Bishop-Primate Michael Daniel Findikyan, Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Orthodox Church of America
With From the Depths of the Heart, a meticulous translation of the prayers, St. Gregory of Narek enters another millennium of wonderment, now in a wider circle.
SirReadaLot
This is a book to be taken slowly, bit by bit, and used for prayer and reflection. Terian's translation and extensive annotation is most welcome.
Spirit & Life
This book will be a 'must' for those with an interest in Armenian Christianity and will be eagerly read by those who wish to get to know another Doctor of the Church.
The Downside Review
Terian's theological acumen shines through as he guides readers through Gregory's lamenting for the sins whose weight can only be 'scaled in heaps of sand' and searching for the elusive beauty that Christ promises sinners who turn to him.
Christian Century
