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| Armenian Church celebrates the feast of Annunciation |
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The Feast of Annunciation is one of the major feasts in the Armenian Church. It is based on the Gospel story of the Annunciation of Gabriel to Mary while she was at the house of Elizabeth, the Mother of John the Baptist. The feast is celebrated by the Armenian Church on April 7th.
In the Gospel of Luke (1:26-) we read: “God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favour with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”
The Armenian Church teaches that at the time of the Annunciation, the Holy Spirit came upon Mary and she was cleansed of the original sin, as she was to be the bearer of God’s Word incarnate.
St. Mary’s is our role model to follow, to live our lives through her mediation so that we are ready to become vessels of God’s will. As St. Paul says in his second letter to the Corinthians: "For we are the temple of the living God”. God has reaffirmed this: “I will live with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people” (2 Cor. 6:16).
In Armenia, April 7th is Mother's Day. On this occasion, we pray for all mothers and sisters and extend our congratulations to all of them. The Western and Byzantine Churches celebrate the Feast of Annunciation on March 25th.
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| Palm Sunday and Holy Week |
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Palm Sunday marks Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. When Jesus entered Jerusalem “they took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” Blessed is the King of Israel!” (John 12:13).
The week following Palm Sunday is known as Holy Week and each day of that week, Monday to Saturday, is called ‘Holy’ because each day of this week symbolises events that took place after our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem. The events end with the celebration of the glorious Resurrection.
The readings from the Holy Gospels describe that period from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem until the fulfilment of the divine plan of salvation. The lections from the Old Testament read during this period and the hymns remind us of the need for salvation.
During this week, as during Great Lent, the faithful are invited to continue their fasting and ardent prayers.
Practical information
Services will be held both in St. Sarkis and St. Yeghiche as well as in the Holy Trinity, Manchester, Dublin and Birmingham parishes.
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Please note that the Ladies Committee of the Primate’s Office is organising an Easter Luncheon at Copthorne Tara Hotel in Kensington. You can join that event and enjoy festive Armenian Easter celebrations with the Primate. There will be surprises as well as Armenian music and dancing. Those who have an interest in joining please click here (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/armenianchurch/247116/#) and register now.
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Dear Opera lovers & Friends
You have only a week to go to book your tickets
Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy this exciting comic Opera
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| 7-day Pilgrimage to Italy and audience with His Holiness Pope Francis |
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Travel dates: 5th to 11th May 2019
(Naples, Rome, Vatican, Florence and Venice)
The visit will include a general audience with Pope Francis, meeting with Church dignitaries, ecumenical prayers, visit different Churches and shrines, catacombs as well as an excursion into the Armenian monastery of St. Lazaro.
BA Flights from London Heathrow to Rome Fiumicino Airport
BA 546 G 05MAY LHRFCO
Departure Time: 10.45am Arrival to Rome 14.25pm
Returning to London Heathrow from Venice Airport
BA 597 G 11MAY VCELHR
Departure Time: 20.40pm Arrival to London 22.00pm
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| The Church News objectives are: |
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To inform the wider public and its constituency members about activities of the Primate, organisations under the auspices of the Primate: ACT UK, ACYO, Ladies Committee
Worldwide Armenian Church
Parishes
Upcoming events in the community |
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The Primate's Office
Bishop's House,
Ealing, London W5 2NZ
Tel: 020 8998 9210
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