New Armenian Patriarch of ê. Ú³Ïᵠг۳ëï³Ý»³Ûó ²é³ù»É³Ï³Ý ºÏ»Õ»óÇ Elected St. James Armenian Church 834 Pepper Avenue, Richmond, VA 23226 On January 24th, Thursday, the St. James Rev. Fr. Mesrob Hovsepyan, pastor Brotherhood elected Archbishop Nourhan Manougian to lead the Armenian Patriar- Office Hours: closed on Monday. Tuesday-Friday 8:30-11:30, 1:00-3:00 chate of Jerusalem. He will succeed the late Office: 804-282-3818 Direct: 804-405-9399 Archbishop Torkom Manoogian as the 97th Email: [email protected] Web: www.stjamesva.org Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem, continu- ing a line that extends back to the first Ar- menian Patriarch of the Holy City, the 7th- century Patriarch Abraham. Welcome to St. James Armenian Church! Archbishop Nourhan Manougian has been elected the 97th Armenian A native of Aleppo, , Archbishop Our Slogan: Witnessing through faith, heritage, and hospitality. Patriarch of Jerusalem. Manougian most recently served as the The morning service starts at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays Grand Sacristan of the Armenian Patriar- and is followed by Badarak (Divine Liturgy) at 10:30 a.m. chate of Jerusalem. Prior to that he served in the Eastern Diocese, as a pastor to several parishes. January 27, 2013 Late Thursday the brotherhood also elected a new Grans Sacristan in the person of Archbishop Sevan Gharibian. Second Sunday After Nativity Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Ecumenical Director ´ ÎÇñ³ÏÇ ¼ÏÝÇ ÌÝݹ»³Ý Archbishop Vicken Aykazian were among the bishops taking part in the pa- triarchal election this week. On January 18 and 19, members of the St. James Brotherhood took part in the celebration of the Nativity and Theophany of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Bethlehem. (Christmas is celebrated later in the Holy Land because its date is calculated based on the Julian, rather than the more modern Gregorian, calendar.)

Armenian Church Lazarus Hye-Q A game of questions False, they are remembered in special litanies during and answers to hone the Liturgy. your knowledge in: St. Nicholas B Bible PW Prayer & Worship His death and resurrection CY Church Year S Sacraments Archbishop Tiran Nersoyan HS History and Saints Today there will be no Requiem Service after Badarak. OW In Other Words Second Coming Feast of St. Sarkis the Captain, Patron of Love and Youth, his son Martyros and his 14 Soldiers-Companions

On January 26 our church celebrated the feast of St. Sarkis. Captain St. Sarkis is one of the most beloved saints among the Armenian nation. Together with his 14 soldiers-companions he was martyred for the sake of Christian faith (4th century). St. Sarkis and his only son, Martyros, remaining unshaken in their faith were martyred and after the martyrdom of the saint light appeared over his body. 14 soldiers-companions of the saint also were martyred for the sake of Chris- tian faith. In response to the order of the Persian king to worship the fire and offer sac- rifice to the heathen gods, St. Sarkis replied: "We should worship one God - the Holy Trinity, which has created the earth and the heaven. Whereas fire or idols are not gods and the human being may destroy them." For the Armenian nation St. Sarkis is one of the most beloved. In Armenia it is accepted to celebrate the Feast of St. Sarkis not only according to church rites and prayer, but also according to various folk traditions. St. Sarkis the Captain is the patron of youth. Many miracles happen thanks to his interces- sion. On the day of the feast young people pray the saint asking him to make their prayers audible to God. St. Sarkis is the realizer of the love longings. People in love present each other cards, flowers or sweets on the occasion of the feast. On the day of the feast a Divine Liturgy is celebrated in all churches named after St. Sarkis. Following the Liturgy a special ceremony of blessing of young people will be offered.

What man from Bethany did Jesus bring back to life?

T or F: The only time the departed are remembred is at the special requiem at the end.

This 4th century Bishop of Myra, popularly known by a much more famous name, is commemorated every December by his true name.

Baptism has us share symbolically with what ultimate events in Christ’s life?

Who founded the ACYOA in 1946? Fellowship Hour If you would like to sponsor a fellowship hour after the Divine Liturgy, please see The parousia is a term that describes the time when Christ will come again. or contact Roxie Kricorian (804-282-3818) or Yn. Ruzanna Hovsepyan (804-270- What two words are more commonly used to refer to that time? 3189, [email protected]) to sign up for a particular Sunday. The answers can be found on the last page of the bulletin. We express our great appreciation to everyone who responded generously to our Wish List, sponsoring items for the Sanctuary and window replacements for Main Hall & Educational Building. We have received donations for 24 windows in the amount of $7200. There are only 3 windows left on the list. Thank you. Today Divine Liturgy. Sunday/Armenian School is in session. # Window # In-Memoriam Contribution Price February 3, Women’s Guild General Assembly, 12:15 pm Replacements Sunday

1 Small Social Hall (2) In Honor of ______February 9, Poon Paregentan/"Mardi Gras" night CANCELLED & Kitchen (1) Saturday because of low reservations (deadline was Jan. 25) 1 ______2 __ February 10, 3 __ In Loving Memory of ______$300 Poon Paregentan Sunday. each Sunday Great Lent starts on Monday. ______February 15, First Lenten Friday Friday Prayer Service - 6:00 pm; Lenten Dinner - 6:30 pm

îÜúðÐܾø / CHRISTMAS HOME BLESSING February 17, Annual Parish Assembly Sunday 12:15 pm From the earliest times, the home was a sacred place, the cen- ter of family and ritual life. It is the most basic of all social February 22, Lenten Friday structures, where we are born and live many years, a place Friday Prayer Service - 6:00 pm; Lenten Dinner - 6:30 pm where great family events transpire. Here we break bread, share joys and sorrows, pray, celebrate, worship. Here God is February 23, Spring Clean-up. Join and help us to clean-up the social present in the loving relationships that transcend fragile hu- Saturday halls from unnecessary items. man existence. Every family is a miniature of a “Little Church—Ecclesia” and in this “Little Church” the inexhausti- ble love and the very generous blessing of God permeate. Today’s Scripture Readings

According to the sacred traditions of the Armenian Church, Isaiah 63:7-18. 2 Timothy 3:1-12. John 6:22-38. God’s blessing is asked for homes on different occasions, like on the Nativity and the Resurrection of Christ, as well as on the joyous occasion of mov- ing into a new home. Today, please take a moment to remember in your prayers During the Home Blessing the priest blesses the bread (which symbolically represents Mary Battle, Taline Dadian Infante, Pam Little, Margaret the Word of God), the water (which is the most essential element of life and figuratively represents cleanness) and the salt (which seasons and purifies). These three fundamental Butler, Kachi & Sue Dedian, Isabel Vartanian, Isabelle elements are essential life-giving gifts for human life. In the prayer the priest asks for Vranian, Paris Dedeian, Annie Bickers, Katie Ralcewicz purity and abundance of the three gifts, blesses the home and all its dwellers, and asks (for healing and continued improvement), God to keep them away from visible and invisible enemies, and protect them under His Especially we ask all of your prayers for 3 year old Gabriel powerful right hand, granting them health of soul and body. Aljalian (son of Der Arakel & Yn Natasha) Today, more than ever, we need the presence and blessing of the Lord in our homes and as well as all the sick and recovering members lives. The revival of this centuries old custom will certainly bring us close to our Lord. of our community. Schedule your Home Blessing with Der Hayr: direct (804) 405-9399, church office May God touch his faithful servants with His healing hand, (804) 282-3818, email: [email protected]. and grant them a good health & recovery. PARTICIPATING IN THE DIVINE LITURGY Today’s Gospel Reading (John 6:22-38, ESV)

WHEN TO MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS: The sign of the cross is I Am the Bread of Life made when entering the Church and these occasions during the Divine Li- 22 On the next day the crowd that remained on the other side of the sea saw that there turgy: (1) after each instance of bowing; (2) when doxology (Park Hor…), had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not entered the boat with his disci- that is to say, “Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” is being ples, but that his disciples had gone away alone. 23 Other boats from Tiberias came said or sung; (3) when the Sacred name of our Lord is being solemnly in- near the place where they had eaten the bread after the Lord had given thanks. 24 So voked (Heessos Krisdos); (4) at the beginning of the reading of the Gospel; (5) when the crowd saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they themselves got when peace or blessing is being offered by the priest with the words “Peace into the boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. unto all” (Khaghaghootune Amenetsoon); (6) when the priest or deacon swing 25 When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, “Rabbi, when the censor toward your direction; (7) when the sacred and the central words did you come here?” 26 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, you are of the Divine Liturgy are being spoken (“Take, eat, this is My Body…” and seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. “Drink you all, this is My Blood.”); (8) when receiving Holy communion; 27 Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, and (9) when kissing the Gospel and leaving the Church. which the Son of Man will give to you. For on him God the Father has set his seal.” 28 Then they said to him, “What must we do, to be doing the works of God?” 29 Jesus Response when Kissing the Cross (during the procession): answered them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has The faithful say: sent.” 30 So they said to him, “Then what sign do you do, that we may see and be- Hee-shes-cheer yev zeez a-rra-chee an-mah Karinn As-doo-dzo. lieve you? What work do you perform? 31 Our fathers ate the manna in the wilder- Remember me before the immortal Lamb of God. ness; as it is written, ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” 32 Jesus then said to The priest says: them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but my Father gives you the true bread from heaven. 33 For the bread of God Hee-shyal lee-cheer a-rra-chee an-mah ka-rinn As-doo-dzo. 34 You shall be remembered before the immortal Lamb of God. is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” They said to him, “Sir, give us this bread always.” Response for the Kiss of Peace: The Giver says: 35 Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, Christ is revealed amongst us. / Kreesdos ee mech mer haydnetsav. and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. 36 But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. 37 All that the Father gives me will come to me, and who- The Receiver says: 38 Blessed is the revelation of Christ. / Orhnyal eh haydootyoonun Kreesdosee. ever comes to me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. Response when kissing the Holy Gospel (end of the Divine Liturgy): The faithful say: Heeshestzeh Der zamenaym Badarakus koh. May the Lord remember all your offerings. Today’s Altar flowers are donated to the glory of God The Priest answers: by Patricia Davidson in loving memory of Elizabeth Pattinian. Datseh kez Der usd srdee koom yev zamenayn khorhoortus koh ee parees na gadarsestseh. May the Lord grant you according to your own heart, and fulfill all your counsel in goodness. (Psalm 20:4) Mission Statement of St. James Armenian Church

When taking Mahs, the Giver says: St. James of Richmond brings together the faithful of Central Virginia Mahs yev pazheen yegheet-see kez ee Soorp Badarakes. in the tradition of the Armenian Apostolic church to glorify Our Lord Մաս եւ բաժին եղիցի քեզ ի Սուրբ Պատարագէս: and Savior Jesus Christ and to proclaim His Gospel. This mission is May this be to you a share and portion of the Holy Sacrifice. fulfilled by welcoming God’s people with warm hospitality; by em- The Receiver says: bracing our diverse backgrounds; by sowing seeds for continued Pahjeen eem Asdvadz haveedyan. / God is my portion forever. growth and ever-increasing faith; and by participating actively in wor- ship, education, service, cultural enrichment, and fellowship.