US Official News
April 25, 2013 Thursday
Washington: PRAYER -- (House of Representatives - April 24, 2013)
Washington
The Library of Congress, The Government of USA has issued the
following news release:
Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Armenian Apostolic Church of America, New
York, New York, offered the following prayer:
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Almighty God, we seek Your holy guidance in all our endeavors,
especially in the deliberations of our leaders in this noble body,
because strong and wise leadership is essential for the well-being of
nations.
Today, we are mindful of another April 24--98 years ago, the beginning
of the genocide of the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, the first
genocide among so many that followed in the 20th century.
We beseech You, O Lord, to bless this land of America and its people.
Empower them to continue serving Your goodness as they did when they
sheltered the remnants of the Armenian nation.
Give Your children wisdom, love, and compassion that they may live and
prosper with the gifts of Your Spirit--justice, truth, freedom, and
righteousness. Your name will be praised forever and ever.
For more information please visit: http://thomas.loc.gov/
April 25, 2013 Thursday
Washington: PRAYER -- (House of Representatives - April 24, 2013)
Washington
The Library of Congress, The Government of USA has issued the
following news release:
Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan, Armenian Apostolic Church of America, New
York, New York, offered the following prayer:
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Almighty God, we seek Your holy guidance in all our endeavors,
especially in the deliberations of our leaders in this noble body,
because strong and wise leadership is essential for the well-being of
nations.
Today, we are mindful of another April 24--98 years ago, the beginning
of the genocide of the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, the first
genocide among so many that followed in the 20th century.
We beseech You, O Lord, to bless this land of America and its people.
Empower them to continue serving Your goodness as they did when they
sheltered the remnants of the Armenian nation.
Give Your children wisdom, love, and compassion that they may live and
prosper with the gifts of Your Spirit--justice, truth, freedom, and
righteousness. Your name will be praised forever and ever.
For more information please visit: http://thomas.loc.gov/