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Armenian Christmas celebrated in Cleveland - VIDEO
January 06, 2014 | 13:03
CLEVELAND. - Armenian Community of Cleveland, Ohio, traditionally
celebrates the Christmas Eve in the St. Gregory of Narek Armenian
Church, Armenian News-NEWS.am reporter informs from the United States.
More than one hundred Armenians gathered in the Armenian Church of
Cleveland at the Divine Liturgy on the Eve of the Feast of Theophany,
followed by the weekly sermon delivered by the pastor of St. Gregory
of Narek Armenian Church Rev. Fr. Hratch Sargsyan.
`The God sent his Son to us. It was a gift so that we get a chance to
have our sins forgiven. At first glance, one would think that the Son
of God could not be born in a place, in which Jesus was born, but He
came and proved that He was the Son of God, the promised Messiah, who
would bring salvation to the nations. Centuries have passed since the
birth of our Lord, and if we ask, what has changed since the birth of
Christ, at first, we would say that the world is still in the fights
and there is evil. But our Lord has brought hope to the world in which
we, believers, see our salvation,' said Fr. Hratch.
The liturgy and sermon were followed by the Jrakalouyts
(lamp-lighting). The celebrations continued in the Cultural Hall of
the St. Gregory of Narek Church, where everyone was served traditional
fish and rice dishes, as well as Armenian national cookies either
prepared at the hall on the donations or brought by the members of the
congregation.
The youngest members of the Armenian community prepared short scenes
about Christmas. The celebration was concluded by the arrival of Santa
Claus and distribution of gifts to children.
Note that a genuine Armenian Santa not only brings gifts but also
teaches children how to pray and how to cross themselves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdhDR35UU6Q
http://news.am/eng/news/188181.html
January 06, 2014 | 13:03
CLEVELAND. - Armenian Community of Cleveland, Ohio, traditionally
celebrates the Christmas Eve in the St. Gregory of Narek Armenian
Church, Armenian News-NEWS.am reporter informs from the United States.
More than one hundred Armenians gathered in the Armenian Church of
Cleveland at the Divine Liturgy on the Eve of the Feast of Theophany,
followed by the weekly sermon delivered by the pastor of St. Gregory
of Narek Armenian Church Rev. Fr. Hratch Sargsyan.
`The God sent his Son to us. It was a gift so that we get a chance to
have our sins forgiven. At first glance, one would think that the Son
of God could not be born in a place, in which Jesus was born, but He
came and proved that He was the Son of God, the promised Messiah, who
would bring salvation to the nations. Centuries have passed since the
birth of our Lord, and if we ask, what has changed since the birth of
Christ, at first, we would say that the world is still in the fights
and there is evil. But our Lord has brought hope to the world in which
we, believers, see our salvation,' said Fr. Hratch.
The liturgy and sermon were followed by the Jrakalouyts
(lamp-lighting). The celebrations continued in the Cultural Hall of
the St. Gregory of Narek Church, where everyone was served traditional
fish and rice dishes, as well as Armenian national cookies either
prepared at the hall on the donations or brought by the members of the
congregation.
The youngest members of the Armenian community prepared short scenes
about Christmas. The celebration was concluded by the arrival of Santa
Claus and distribution of gifts to children.
Note that a genuine Armenian Santa not only brings gifts but also
teaches children how to pray and how to cross themselves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdhDR35UU6Q
http://news.am/eng/news/188181.html