ՇՈՂ - SHOGH
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.
զանազան աշխատութիւններու հայերէն թարգմանութիւնները
THE FEAST OF HOLY TRANSLATORS
On October 11, 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.
MESROB MASHDOTZ (362-440)
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”.
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.
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.
(KhachadourAbovyan)
Requested by Irina Yushvaeva
In Memory of THE LATE ARMINE KETIKYAN
passed away in Yerevan on September 28
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Garbis and Anahid Mahdessian
Ms. Janet Mahdessian and children
Mr. & Mrs. Abraham and Christina Mahdessian and children
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop and Nora Cholakian
Mr. & Mrs. Yousef and Daleeta Shafik
Mr. Shant Cholakian
Mr. Ara Cholakian and daughter, Isabella Cholakian
Mr. & Mrs. Armen and Ekaterini Cholakian and children, Levon and Alexia Cholakian
In Memory of Their Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother
THE LATE YESTER CHOLAKIAN
On the 40th day of her passing
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Armond & Odet Shahverdian and Family
In Memory of
THE LATE HAYGOUSH SHAHBANDARI
On the 1st anniversary of her passing
Requested by
Mr. Haigo Derian and daughters, Noemi and Cilicia
Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Elmas Dargounian
Mr. & Mrs. Serge & Tanya Dargounian
Mr. & Mrs. Vahram & Lucy Derian
Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Anousch Vartanian and daughters, Margo & Caroline
Ms. Maritza Dargounian
Mrs. Marie Karsli
In Memory of Their Beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Daughter-in-law, Sister-in-law, Niece, Relative, and Friend
THE LATE NATALIE DERIAN (DARGOUNIAN)
On the 2nd anniversary of her passing
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis & Anousch Vartanian and daughters, Margo & Caroline
Mr. Haigo Derian and daughters, Noemi and Cilicia
Mr. & Mrs. Vahram & Lucy Derian
In Memory of Their Mother and Grandmother, and beloved Wife.
THE LATE SHERAN DERYAN
On the 29th anniversary of her passing
Requested by Arsen, Maryam, Edward, Adrine Hambarchian In Memory of THE LATE ARMOND HAMBARCHIAN on the 23rd anniversary of his passing
A Memorial reception will be hosted by the family of THE LATE YESTER CHOLAKIAN in the lower level of the church
Altar Flowers are sponsored by MRS. IRINA YUSHVAEVA
In Memory of THE LATE ARMINE KETIKYAN
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HOLY TRINITY ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Vicar of Armenian Church Canadian Diocese and Parish Priest Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian
Pastor’s Assistant Rev. Fr. Hayari Tanashian
Church Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
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Administrative Secretary, Betty Panossian
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920 Progress Ave. Toronto, ON, M1G 3T5
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