Holy Resurrection Armenian Apostolic Church 

And do not seek what you are to eat and what you are to drink, nor be of
anxious mind. For all the nations of the world seek these things; and
your Father knows that you need them. Instead, seek his kingdom, and
these things shall be yours as well.

 

Dear Faithful Parishioners and Friends of Holy Resurrection Armenian Church,

As the days get shorter and colder  as we approach the season of winter, we also enter into a new season in the Armenian Church's liturgical calendar. On November 11, we begin the season of Advent.

The term Advent is derived from the Latin word Adventus which means coming. It is a fifty-day period before January 6 when we spend time in prayer, reflection and penance  in preparation for the celebration of the revelation of God in the birth and baptism of Jesus. But, Advent is not just a time to remember past events recorded in the Bible. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the promise of Christ's second coming when He
will restore all things. With that in mind, Advent is a time for hopeful
anticipation and joyful expectation.

As Christians, we are people of hope and joy. We are aware of and grateful for the good gifts that God has given us and the gifts that He continues to give us on a daily basis.

So as we get ready to journey through the Advent season, looking forward with hopeful anticipation and joyful expectation to the celebration of the Holy Birth of Our Lord, let us pray, reflect and focus on what truly matters, so that we may always give thanks to God with grateful heart for the true riches that He bestows on us.

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With blessings,

Der Sahak

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