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.
THE FEAST OF HOLY TRANSLATORS
On October 8, 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.
MASHDOTZ (438 AD)
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”.
(410 470)
he retired to the mountains. He was also graced with the power of healing.
MOVSES OF KHORONK (410 490)
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.
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
Mr. Kevork Kouyoumjian
and children, Razmig and Natalie Kouyoumjian
Mrs. Silva Wartivarian, Mr. Carlo Baghdassarian
Mr. & Mrs. Harout and Elevin Kouyoumjian and children
Mrs. Osan Bedrossian and children
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph and Silva Kejejian and children
Mrs. Janet Dabaghian and children And Mardirossian and Papazian Families
In Memory of
Their beloved Wife, Mother, Sister and Relative THE LATE NAYIRI BAGHDASSARIAN
On 40th day of her passing
Requested by
Mrs. Zevarte Arzoumani
Mr. & Mrs. Arnold and Maral Ghazarians and daughter, Arine Ghazarians
Mr. & Mrs. Henrik and Lolita Naranian
Taline Naranian and Arman Draginov and son, Leonardo Draginov Annie Naranian and Raffi Aintablian
In Memory of
Their beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather THE LATE VALODIA GHAZARIANS
On 40th day of his passing
Requested by John Hagopian Natalie Hagopian
Mrs. Beatrice Hagopian
Mr. & Mrs. Ara and Astra Hagopian Garen Hagopian and Caroleene MacLennan Emma Hagopian
Mr. & Mrs. Bedros, Sonia Kokorian and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Jirair, Claire Kokorian and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Kegham, Vivian Kokorian and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Noubar, Maria Kokorian and Family Charkhutian, Kokorian, Kouyoumdjian, Minoyan and Varjabedian Families
In Memory of
Their beloved Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew and Cousin THE LATE VARTAN HAGOPIAN
On 40th day of his passing
Requested by
Children & Grandchildren
In Memory of
THE LATE GARBIS BOYACI
On 21st anniversary of his passing and
THE LATE GULKIZ BOYACI
On 24th anniversary of her passing
Following Divine Liturgy, a reception in memory of THE LATE VARTAN HAGOPIAN will be hosted by his family in “Magaros Artinian” Hall, located at lower level of the church
Altar Flowers are sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Tomas and Alvart Siraki In Memory of THE LATE ARIS VARTANIAN Flowers by NG
From September 24 to 30, 2022
GENERAL
Mr. Herand Azadgoli $40 G. MAX AUTO $50
LOUMA
Mr. Pedros Chinchinian $100
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE YOURIK MAKARIANS
Mihaela Gergescu $200 Josie Lorefice $100 Polin & Pierre Makariance $100 Destiny & Dominion Word Min $150 Yael Soglowek Ender $180 Mr. & Mrs. Sebouh & Hasmig Halajian $50
THE LATE ALEXANDER & EROL PAYLAN
Mr. & Mrs. Vartkes & Beth Rubenyan $1,000
THE LATE GARBIS & GULKIZ BOYACI
Ms Bahar Ozturk $100
THE LATE HAROUT MAGHAKIAN
Mrs. Maggy Libarian $200 Mr. & Mrs. Alex & Carin Talaslian $100 Mr. Vicken Maghakian $100 Mrs. Arpine Maghakian $100 Mr. & Mrs. Mardig & Yamile Maghakian $200
THE LATE AIDA POSHOGHLAIN
Mrs. Maria Sayegh $50
THE LATE ARIS SARKISIAN, SIANOS SARKISIAN, HAYKANUSH VARTAN, MISAK NALBANDIAN, MUNA NALBANDIAN, ADIBA ALKAS SAMUEL, NOUR-JIHAN ALKAS SAMUEL, KATHERINE BOGHOS, SAMUEL ALKAS MURAD
Mrs. Lorans Nalbandian and Daughters $100 Mrs. Aznif Margosyan $50
THE LATE MISAK GHARABEGI
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Claris Boghossian $200 (Womens' Guild)
THE LATE ARIS VARTANIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas & Alvart Siraki $100
APPRECIATION
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.
Tel: 416 431 3001 info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com
Registartion for 16th season of SASSOUN DANCE ENSEMBLE continues on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 at 8 PM Stop by at 920 Progress Avenue or contact the Artistic Director and Choreographer, Sevag Avakian at sevag89@hotmail.com .
We are happy to announce that Holy Trinity Armenian Church's Sunday School Registration is now open for children 4 years and older. Kindly complete the registration form online to include your child(ren) for the year 2022-23. https://www.torontoarmenianchurch.com/.../sunday school/
The first day of Sunday School is on Feast of Holy Cross, September 11, 2022 and will continue every Sunday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Holy Trinity Armenian Church. For information, please contact us by email: info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com or call us at 416 431 3001 ext. 3
Vicar of Armenian Church Canadian Diocese and Parish Priest Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian
Pastor’s Assistant Rev. Fr. Hayari Tanashian
