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Feast of the
Holy Nativity
and Theophany
of our Lord
and Savior
Jesus Christ
January 6th
Theophany / Asdvadzahaydnootiun - God's appearance to humanity - is celebrated by the Church for eight days in observing the Holy Birth, Glorification of Angels, Adoration of Shepherds and Kings, Circumcision and Naming, and the Baptism by St. John the Forerunner.
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Above: A 19th century embroidered cuff or armband (bazpan) from the Treasury of Holy Etchmiadzin, Armenia. It depicts the Adoration of the Shepherds at the Nativity of the Savior, and is part of the liturgical vestments of the celebrant priest.
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Worship Schedule:
Sundays - 9:30AM
Requiem Services - Hokehankist are offered upon request, except on Major Feast Days.
Fellowship Hour follows Services
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Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, 'Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and have come to worship him.'
(Matthew 2:1-11, RSV)
The Greeting during the Christmas season:
Christ is born and revealed among us,
Krisdos dzunav yev haydnetsav
To you and us the good news!
Tzez yev mez medz avedis
Blessed is the revelation of Christ!
Orhnial eh haydnootiunun Krisdosee
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::: This page has been prepared by Deacon James Magarian / Graphic provided by Michael Mamishian :::
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