Archbishop Oshagan with the faculty, staff, and students of the St. Gregory of Datev Institute
KING DRTAD, QUEEN ASHKHEN, PRINCESS KHOSROVITOUKHT
This Saturday, July 16, the Armenian Church remembers King Drtad (Tiridates), Queen Ashkhen, and Princess Khosrovitoukht. After torturing and condemning St. Gregory to the pit and because of the cruel and fatal treatment of the Hripsimiantz nuns, King Drtad became inflicted with strange and debilitating maladies. Queen Ashkhen, and the king's sister, Princess Khosrovitoukht (who had secretly become a Christian) convinced the King that only Gregory could cure him. Thus, Gregory was released from the deep pit. With the King's subsequent recovery, all three helped Gregory spread Christianity throughout Armenia. In their later years the Queen and Princess lived in the fortress of Garni, and the King retired to St. Gregory's retreat on Mt. Sepouh.
THIS WEEK IN OUR CHURCH
REQUIEM REQUEST
Pastor & Board of Trustees of Sts. Vartanantz Church
Express their prayers for all souls of deceased.
May God grant to their families and relatives the consolation of His Holy Spirit. Amen
In memory of late: ALICE ASADOURIAN (2ND ANNIVERSARY)
KRIKOR & EDDIE ASADOURIAN
Requiem service requested by:
Mr. & Mrs. Hovhanes & Rakel Asadourian & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Antranig & Madlene Darakjian & Family
Nazareth, Christine & Isaiah, Mrs. Flor Altounjian, Alice & Tamar Asadourian
In memory of late: DIKRAN YAKOUBIAN
Requiem service requested by:
Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Asdghig Yakoubian & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Mihran & Marcelina Yakoubian & Family
Mr. & Mrs. George & Anahid Selimian
Mr. Dikran Selimian
Please note we will list the names of all persons for whom a Requiem Service has been requested by noon on Thursday of that week.
Attention
Rev. Fr. Hovnan Bozoian is on vacation, starting July 4, 2011 through July 24, 2011. But He will be here only on Sundays to celebrate the Divine Liturgy.
He's not available for home blessings or visitations.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY 31, Sunday FEAST OF TRANSFIGURATION
AUGUST 1, MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY
AUGUST 14, SUNDAY ASSUMPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD
AUGUST 15, SUNDAY MEMORIAL DAY
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