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SPEECH OF HON. JIM COSTA OF CA IN HOUSE OF REPS ON 100TH BLESSING OF GRAPES CEREMONY
US Official News
September 10, 2013 Tuesday
Washington: SPEECH OF HON. JIM COSTA OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
Washington
The Library of Congress, The Government of USA has issued the
following Speech:
Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Holy Trinity
Armenian Church during their celebration of the 100th Blessing of
the Grapes ceremony. This is a very special time for the Armenian
community as they gather on this holy day.
The blessing of grapes is a special tradition within the Armenian
Church. The ceremony takes place on a major feast day, "Assumption
of St. Mary" which is a celebration of St. Mary being assumed into
Heaven. Grapes have a symbolic significance in the Christian faith,
and on this day they are considered to be forbidden fruit before
being blessed by the Priest at the closing of the ceremony.
Holy Trinity Armenian Church is an historical landmark in Fresno,
California. The first Armenian Church was destroyed in a fire in
1913, and the Holy Trinity Armenian Church was built at an alternate
location. Armenian architect, Lawrence Cone, created the magnificent
church as a sacred place for the Armenian community. It was the first
traditional Armenian Church in the United States.
The Central Valley is home to thousands of Armenians, and as a
community we must also celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Holy
Trinity Armenian Church. They have made everlasting contributions to
the City of Fresno, and our entire country.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 100th
Year Anniversary of the Blessing of the Grapes Ceremony at the Holy
Trinity Armenian Church. Their mission to provide an infinite amount
of faith, hope, and love to the public is highly respected and praised.
US Official News
September 10, 2013 Tuesday
Washington: SPEECH OF HON. JIM COSTA OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
Washington
The Library of Congress, The Government of USA has issued the
following Speech:
Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Holy Trinity
Armenian Church during their celebration of the 100th Blessing of
the Grapes ceremony. This is a very special time for the Armenian
community as they gather on this holy day.
The blessing of grapes is a special tradition within the Armenian
Church. The ceremony takes place on a major feast day, "Assumption
of St. Mary" which is a celebration of St. Mary being assumed into
Heaven. Grapes have a symbolic significance in the Christian faith,
and on this day they are considered to be forbidden fruit before
being blessed by the Priest at the closing of the ceremony.
Holy Trinity Armenian Church is an historical landmark in Fresno,
California. The first Armenian Church was destroyed in a fire in
1913, and the Holy Trinity Armenian Church was built at an alternate
location. Armenian architect, Lawrence Cone, created the magnificent
church as a sacred place for the Armenian community. It was the first
traditional Armenian Church in the United States.
The Central Valley is home to thousands of Armenians, and as a
community we must also celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Holy
Trinity Armenian Church. They have made everlasting contributions to
the City of Fresno, and our entire country.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 100th
Year Anniversary of the Blessing of the Grapes Ceremony at the Holy
Trinity Armenian Church. Their mission to provide an infinite amount
of faith, hope, and love to the public is highly respected and praised.