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Armenian Church of Atlanta September 2008 Armenian Church of Atlanta September 2008 In This Issue Solemn Divine Liturgy Season of the Cross Feast of the Holy Cross In the Shadow of the Cross of Varak Diocese News Prv 15:27-32 Is 65:22-25 Gal 6:14-18 Shop for a Cause Armenian Sunday, September 28, 2008 Independence Party 11:00 a.m. at Hye Doon Fundraising event Armenian Tree Celebrant Project Pan North American Retreat Very Rev. Fr Tateos Abdalian Stewardship Armenian Language 9820 Coleman Road, Classes Roswell, GA 30075 WGCC leadership Conference Women’s The Season of the Cross Symposium September and October feature special commemorations of the holy cross. Recipe of the month Understandably, the feasts of the cross are important to Christians. The cross is the Thrasher’s Sign place where God, who became human to share in and ultimately redeem human Bogosian suffering and death, was crucified and died. It is also the place where He vanquished death through His resurrection, thereby rendering the cross powerful symbol of eternal Pictures life . Upcoming events • the crossbars intersect at a midpoint that signifies the four comers of the world meeting at life's center • the “empty” Armenian cross (as opposed to the Catholic crucifix bearing the body of Jesus) emphasizes Jesus’ victory over death • the appearance of vines, grapes, and wheat as decorative motifs in the Armenian cross • symbolizes the life generated from the cross which was otherwise an instrument of death Holy Cross of Varak (Varaka Khach) In the 3rd century, the nun Hripsime buried a piece of the cross on Mt. Varak in historic Armenia as a way of protecting it from the soldiers of Emperor Constantine who were pursuing her. Centuries later, a monk by the name of Todik had a dream of a church on Mt. Varak with 12 pillars in the center of which was a radiant cross. The cross then came to rest over the altar of the monastery of Varak where Todik discovered the cross relic. When told the news by the monk, Catholicos Nersess (the Builder) came to Varak, verified the relic's authenticity, and established a feast in honor of the discovery. September 2008 Page 2 of 12 In the Shadow of the Cross: The Holy Cross and Our Armenian History Two special events are also remembered during the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. One is the re-discovery of the True Cross by Queen Helena (the mother of the Emperor Constantine) in the 4th century. The other occurred in the early 6th century, after the True Cross had been carried away following the Persian conquest of Jerusalem. The Persians were ultimately defeated, and the Cross was returned to the Holy City. These events transpired in and near our homeland, with the full participation of Armenian soldiers. This latter episode is a source of great national pride for us as a khachagir -- or "cross-bearing" -- nation. For over the centuries, Armenians have borne Christ's cross with faith, hope and love. What was once an instrument of torture and death -- comparable to the modern electric chair -- became for us Christians the symbol of salvation, and victory over death. Naturally, to those with no faith, our veneration for the cross makes no sense at all. They cannot understand how so base an instrument could be at the center of our worship, on our churches and altars. But we see in the cross the instrument on which our Lord sacrificed Himself in order to cleanse mankind of its sins. The cross for us is the instrument of life: a divine sign that shows the power of life over death. It is for this reason that Christians throughout the world venerate the Holy Cross. Throughout our history, we Armenians have lived in the shadow of the cross. Armenians were (and still are) geographically situated on the "leading edge" of the Christian world. Having suffered for our faith in Christ, we have also shared in the passion of His Crucifixion. No wonder, then, that the cross would become pre-eminent among our national emblems, appearing on the domes and walls of our churches, on our altars, in our homes -- even erupting out of the Armenian landscape, as stone khachkars. Imagine the impact this sign must have had on the minds of our ancestors in the Middle Ages! Everywhere they turned, the sign of the cross confronted their eyes -- in overt but also rather subtle ways. Our churches have cruciform plans, and our priests bless their congregations with crosses. We put chaplets with crosses on the heads of those making the marriage vow. Babies -- both boys and girls -- are given crosses at the time of baptism. We also give those children names like "Khachig" and "Khachadoor" (in medieval times, our ancestors used feminine forms of these as well). We even trace the lines of the invisible cross etched into the very architecture of the human body, when we make the Sign of the Cross. Why did our ancestors surround themselves with crosses? Perhaps because they understood that, human nature being what it is, all of us are prone to making the wrong choices. So, in anticipation of their own moments of fateful decision, they dotted the landscape with crosses, to unavoidably remind themselves of "the power of God." To view the cross as a sign of God's power is not simply to recall that He is watching us, knows the secrets of our hearts, and will judge us accordingly (although this, of course, is true). But more significantly, the cross is our evidence that God has used -- and will use -- His power to help us in our times of trial: that through His son, He has stretched forth His hand to mankind as a whole, and to every human individual, to redeem us, guide us, support us -- and make us worthy of His kingdom, in spite of our mortal tendency to defy Him. The Armenians of old took this power very seriously. One of their favorite sayings was: Sourp Khachn yeghitsi eents oknagan -- "Let the Holy Cross be my support." We today could benefit from their wisdom, by keeping our own thoughts focused on the mystery of the Holy Cross. Continued… 9820 Coleman Road, Roswell GA 30075 www.armenianchurchofatlanta.org September 2008 Page 3 of 12 Such veneration should not be confused with idolatry. We worship the idea or the mystery behind the Holy Cross. Our expectation and hope from the sign of the cross is a reflection of our faith in the Resurrection of Christ. The presence of that sign at every stage and every turn in our lives reminds us that His blood was shed over the original cross, to free us as individuals from our sins. As frequently as we confront a cross, we must be aware of the sacrifice that Christ made on our behalf. More to the point, we must consider why that sacrifice was necessary -- and what is required from us in response. During times of adversity and upheaval, the Holy Cross has been the most powerful support for the Armenian flock of Christ. And in times of peace, too, the sign of the Holy Cross has been -- and is -- our most abundant source of consolation. The cross casts its shadow over our lives -- but it also sheds light, healing old wounds, and illuminating before us the way to God's kingdom. It guides us along a path of righteousness, whose ultimate destination is victory over the ills of the world. -- Fr. Krikor Maksoudian & Christopher H. Zakian Diocese News & Articles CONFERENCE OF EUROPEAN CHURCHES DELEGATION VISITS HOLY ETCHMIADZIN The Venerable Colin Williams, General Secretary of the Conference of European Churches, and representatives from the ecumenical organization are visiting the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin upon the invitation of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. The goal of the weeklong visit, which began on Sunday, August 24, is to strengthen ties between the Armenian Church and the Conference of European Churches and to foster increased cooperation on common projects. In his address to the delegation, His Holiness Karekin II stressed the importance of ecumenical partnerships and expressed his gratitude at the opportunity to meet with leaders of the Conference of European Churches in Armenia and for their ongoing support of the Armenian Church. His Holiness also spoke of the present-day challenges facing the Armenian Church and discussed efforts to improve Church-government relations, clergy training, social services, Diasporan outreach and other programs. In addition to meetings at the Mother See, the delegation will hold meetings with representatives of various ecumenical organizations in Armenia and visit a number of historical sites, including the Gevorkian and Vaskenian Theological Seminaries, Oshagan, Byuragan and Ambert. General Secretary Colin Williams also will meet with government officials in Armenia. The Conference of European Churches, founded in 1959, is comprised of 126 Orthodox, Protestant, Anglican and Old Catholic Churches, as well as 43 partner organizations from all countries in Europe. The Armenian Church has been a member of the Conference since 1977. The Venerable Colin Williams, General Secretary of the His Holiness Karekin II, with the Venerable Colin Williams, General Secretary Conference of European Churches, meets with His of the Conference of European Churches & other Armenian Church & ecumenical Holiness Karekin II, at Holy Etchmiadzin leaders. 9820 Coleman Road, Roswell GA 30075 www.armenianchurchofatlanta.org September 2008 Page 4 of 12 ARCHBISHOP AYKAZIAN LEADS NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES DELEGATION ON MIDDLE EAST VISIT Group Meets With Religious and Political Leaders, Focuses on State of Christian Minorities in the Region Diocesan Legate and President of the National Council of Churches Archbishop Vicken Aykazian and a delegation of representatives from the NCC recently returned from a visit to the Middle East where they focused on promoting peace and solidarity with Christian minorities in the region.
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