This piece translates to “Lord Have Mercy” and is a sharagan, or liturgical hymn. It is sung during the clergy's preparation of the wine and wafer symbolizing the blood and body of Christ and before the congregation receives Holy Communion.

Potato salad is the first food I remember eating, so I really do have a deep emotional attachment, but every so often, I crave something completely different—and this Armenian-style potato salad is completely different. And completely delicious. Serve dri...