This Sunday, July 11, is the Transfiguration of our Lord (Vartavar),
one of the five major feast days in the Armenian Church calendar.

The faithful and friends of our parish will join millions of Armenians around the world on Sunday, July  11 celebrating the Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus our Lord.
 

The story is told in the Gospel of Matthew 17:1-13. It narrates a dramatic event in the ministry of our Lord, and a turning point in the history of God’s revelation. Three of His disciples followed Jesus to the top of a mountain (Tabor or Thabor).
There, Jesus was transfigured in their presence and
“His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.”
This was accompanied by the appearance of the prophets Moses and Elijah, two important pillars in the history of God’s revelation.
 

Furthermore, a divine voice was heard from heaven confirming the divinity of Jesus, and commanding the disciples to adhere to Jesus’ teachings. Thus, the feast obviously is a celebration of the revelation of Christ’s divinity. Jesus’ transfiguration, needless to say, is the foundation of our hope of the transfiguration of our life.  

Reflections FVH 2006

Remember, summer church hours for July & August are as follows - Morning Service 9:00am followed by Badarak and Hokehankisd at 9:30am

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL, LANGUAGE SCHOOL AND DAY SCHOOL GRADUATES!

We look forward to all our students and teachers joining us in the summer 

for worship and service to the Lord.

God does not go on vacation.

Doesn't He deserve 2 hours of your life each week?

Have you sent in your membership or stewardship pledge for 2010? 

Have you fulfilled your Pillars Pledge for our Building Project?

The church needs your support - ALL OF YOU - your time, talents and treasures. 

We thank you in advance for your generosity throughout the year.

The church is always here for you! 

For any questions or comments please contact the church office at office@holy-martyrs.org

-Parish Council