FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS
SYNAXIS READINGS
ISAIAH 17:7-14
CORINTHIANS 13:5-13
MARK 11:27-33
Morning Service at 9:30 am
Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am
Celebrated by:
REV. FR. HAYARI TANASHIAN
Pastor’s Assistant
Choirmaster: Dn. Shahe Altounian
Organist: Mrs. Sona Artinian
CORINTHIANS 13:5-13
Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you unless, of course, you fail the test? And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test. Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong not so that people will see that we have stood the test but so that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed. For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored. This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
Greet one another with a holy kiss. All God’s people here send their greetings.
MARK 11:27-33
They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking in the temple courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you authority to do this?”
Jesus replied, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. John’s baptism was it from heaven, or of human origin? Tell me!”
They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin’ . . .” (They feared the people, for everyone held that John really was a prophet.)
So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.”
Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”ls in heaven, nor the Son, f but only the Father.
րու հայերէն թարգմանութիւնները, որոնցմէ շատերու բնօրինակները այսօր կորստեան մատնուած են եւ անոնց հայերէն թարգմանութիւնները
THE FEAST OF HOLY TRANSLATORS
On October 14, the Armenian Church commemorates the Feast of the Holy Translators St. Mesrob Mashtots, Yeghishe, Moses of Khoronk, philosopher Davit Anhaght, St. Gregory of Narek and St. Nerses the
Gracious. These are the fathers of the Armenian Church, who, after the creation of the Armenian alphabet, started the translation of the Holy Bible, religious and other texts from Greek and Assyrian sources into Armenian, and some have created their own works.
Later their translation of the Holy Bible was named the "Queen of Versions". The first verse translated and written in Armenian was from the Book of Proverbs of the Old Testament:
“To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding…….”.
The creation of the Armenian Alphabet generated the translations of many religious philosophical and scientific books and literature of various authors. Some of the original books written in their native
language disappeared and their translated Armenian copies remain and are used as originals.
The work of Holy translators contributed to the spiritual and cultural awakening of Armenia. The schools were opened and the distinct national identity of Armenian church was shaped, free of foreign influences. It marked the beginning of the Golden Era of Armenian literature as well. The translators in the following centuries, who are commemorated during this Feast (St. Gregory of Narek and St. Nerses the Gracious), also contributed greatly to the core of Armenian church theology, through their numerous hymns, prayers, letters, philosophical thoughts and analyses.
St. Mesrob was born in the village of Hatzegatz in the province of Daron. He was fluent in Greek, Persian, Syriac and Georgian. He served in the Armenian Royal Court, but later, he decided to enter the ranks of the clergy. While praying, he had a divine vision, where 36 luminous characters were shown by the hand of God. Those letters represented the range of sounds in the Armenian Language. He created the Armenian Alphabet in the year 405.
ST. SAHAG BARTEV (348-439)
Pontiff St. Sahak Partev was the elder son of Catholicos St. Nersess the Great, and the last Catholicos of the Armenian Church who descended from the lineage of St. Gregory the Illuminator. He became Catholicos of All Armenians in 387 A.D. He was the strongest advocate for the creation of an Armenian Alphabet, and became its chief patron. Following the creation of the Armenian Alphabet, he begins the translation of the Holy Bible into Armenian and did it so perfectly, that centuries hence the Armenian Translation is called the “Queen Translation of the Breath of God”.
YEGHISHEH (410- 470)
Was one of the most renowned of the students of St. Sahag and St. Mesrob and served as secretary to St. Vartan. He wrote the great history of the 'Battle of Vartanantz'. After the Battle of Avarayr in 450, he retired to the mountains. He was also graced with the power of healing.
The father of Armenian history, was also one of the important students of St. Sahag and St. Mesrob. He was born in the village of Khoronk, Daron province. He had written many works and church hymns poems, orations, and chants. At a later age, by the request of Sahag Bagradouni, he started to write his most prominent work "History of Armenia", which contains the historical facts and events starting from the beginnings of the Armenian nation till his day.
է 66 առանձին գիրքերէ: DID YOU KNOW?
The Bible is called 'Asdvadzashounch' (God-breathed) only in Armenian. This name was given to the Bible by Holy Translators, right after it was translated into Armenian, and was inspired by the following passage from the Bible:
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Following the invention of the Armenian alphabet, it took Sahak Bartev, Mesrop Mashtots and a group of translators more than twenty years of collective work to finish the full translation of Holy Bible.
In other languages Asdvadzashounch is called the Holy Bible. This name is derived from the Greek word 'ta biblia', meaning books. The plural form of word book was used, because even though the Holy Bible is one book, but it consists of the collection of 66 books, written by prophets, kings, apostles…
Ah one's language: who would we be without it. The language and the faith are the forces, that define a nation and keep it unified. If you chose to speak in a foreign language over your mother tongue and deny your faith, how you can say which nation you belong to.
Here is my plea to our young Armenians, go ahead and learn ten languages, if you wish, but please do not forget to always keep your Armenian language and your Christian faith strong.
Requested by Archac Garabetian
Zoya Bedoyan and children, Hrant, Maral, Pateel
Sylva & Hagop Kouyoumdjian and daughters, Natalie & Daniel Debicki and children Isabella & Eva
Nyrie & Michael Sagsoz
Sonia & Iskhan Sahagian and children, Sara, Christopher & Alec Houri & Ardem Sahakian and children, Raffi & Aren
Marina & Boghos Hairabetian and daughter, Taline
In Memory of THE LATE ROZINE GARABETIAN
On 7th day of her passing
Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Hagop and Rita Artinian
Mrs. Ossanna Pilavdjian
Mr. & Mrs. Ararad and Houry Pilavdjian and children
Miss. Tamar Pilavdjian
Mr. Vanig Pilavdjian
Miss. Narine Artinian
Mr. Kalen Artinian
In Memory of Their beloved Sister, Aunt, Great Aunt
THE LATE MARIE ARTINIAN
on 40th day of her passing
THE LATE HOVSEP & VARTOUHI ARTINIAN
THE LATE KRIKOR & AGHAVNI ALABASHIAN
Requested by Mrs. Gueran Hovassapian
Mr. Hagop Hovassapian and Family
Mrs. Carole Kilajian and Family
In Memory of
THE LATE NAZARET HOVASSAPIAN
on 5th anniversary of his passing
THE LATE MATEOS & ARSHALOUYS KALVIAN
Requested by Mr. & Mrs. Arsen & Maryam Hambarchian and Family
Mr. Edward Hambarchian & Family
Mrs. Adrine Hambarchian & Family
In Memory of THE LATE ARMOND HAMBARCHIAN
On 21st anniversary of his passing
List of Donations between September 30 to October 6, 2023
In Memory of THE LATE DR. RAYMOND KEVORK
Mr. Garen Kassabian $250
A. Ternamian Medical Professional Corporation $250
Mr. & Mrs. Boghos & Zaroug Ishkanian $100
Dr. & Mrs. Nurel & Lena Beylerian $100
Mr. George Ternamian $100
Mrs. Sirvart Mikaelian $50
Ms Marie & Seta Ghougassian $50
Ms Maral Krikorian $100
Ms Mary Sagharian $100
Mr. Vanig Jelilian $100
Miss Lorig Sarkissian $50
Mrs. Arshalouise Nersessian $50
Mr. John Yeghouchian $300
Mr. & Mrs. O. & Lena Krikor $100
Ms Julliette Sarkissian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Yervant & Nairy Shahinian $50
Mr. & Dr. Levon & Ani Hasserjian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Zaven & Varsenig Sarkissian $100
Dr. & Mrs. Hratch & Knar Kavazanjian $100
Dr. Shaikh $100
Mr. Aris Babikian $75
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Annie Papazian and Family $100
Ms Maryam Marashlian $100
Mrs. Annie Marashlian $100.00
In Memory of THE LATE ROZINE GARABETIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Koko & Shogher Koussian $50
Ms Sossi Koussian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Maral Koraian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Manuel & Silva Bederian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Nyree Gulesserian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Asadur & Maida Icliates $100
Mr. & Mrs. Chahe & Lorella Sahakian & Family $100
Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Sona Afarian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Mike & Alice Kouyoumjian $50
In Memory of THE LATE
Mr. & Mrs. Vuresh & Maral Jano $200 (Wome's Guild)
General
Mr. & Mrs. Migirdic & Ani Migirdicyan $40 (Women's Guild)
We thank all our donors for supporting Holy Trinity Armenian Church through their heartfelt donations. If you prefer to stay anonymous, please contact the Church office and inform the administration.
The Altar Flowers are sponsored by MR. & MRS. HAGOP & RITA ARTINIAN
In loving memory of MARIE ARTINIAN
Arrangement by Flowers by N.G.
Following the Divine Liturgy
Memorial Reception will be hosted by the family of THE LATE MARIE ARTINIAN
In lower level of the church
Vicar of Armenian Church Canadian Diocese and Parish Priest
Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian
Pastor’s Assistant Rev. Fr. Hayari Tanashian
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