SUNDAY OF THE WORLD CHURCH / GREEN SUNDAY
SYNAXIS READINGS
ACTS 9:23-31 / 1 PETER 2:1-10 / JOHN 2:23-3:12
MORNING SERVICE at 9:30 am
DIVINE LITURGY at 10:30 am
Celebrated by:
REV. ARCHPRIEST FR. ZAREH ZARGARIAN
Vicar and Parish Priest
Choirmaster Dn. Shahe Altounian
Organist Mrs. Sona Artinian
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1 PETER
2:1-10
Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
As you come to him, the living Stone rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house a to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”
Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and, “A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.”
They stumble because they disobey the message which is also what they were destined for.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’sspecialpossession, that youmaydeclare the praises ofhim who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
JOHN 2:23-3.12
Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Festival, many people saw the signs he was performing and believed in his name. But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all people. He did not need any testimony about mankind, for he knew what was in each person.
Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him.”
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.”
“How can someone be born when they are old?” Nicodemus asked. “Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother’s womb to be born!”
Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit b gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
“How can this be?” Nicodemus asked.
“You are Israel’s teacher,” said Jesus, “and do you not understand these things? Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?
SUNDAY
OF THE WORLD CHURCH (GREEN SUNDAY)
The second Sunday after Easter is one of most the beautiful and mysterious Sundays of our church. This Sunday has two names: World Church Sunday (Ashkharamadran Giragi) and Green Sunday (Ganach Giragi).
The term World Church refers to the Upper Room in Zion, where Christ held His Last Supper and established the mystery of the, and where after Christ's Ascension, the apostles gathered before and after the
resurrection and Pentecost. It believes is that the room was John Mark's home... So the Upper Room became the oldest and best symbol of the entire church and we call it the World Church. This Sunday we celebrate the universal Church of Jesus Christ.
The name Green given to this Sunday conveys the idea of new life symbolized by awakening rebirth of nature dressed in green for the spring season. By the resurrection of our Lord, the whole world was given an opportunity to live a new life in Jesus Christ.
The Green Sunday along with Easter, is movable and may fall between April 5 and May 9. This year the Green Sunday is celebrated on April 26.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Sunday of the World Church or Green Sunday is specific to the Armenian Church. It is the continuation of Easter celebrations and especially celebrated in churches, where the faithful go on a pilgrimage. The celebrations take place all day. In some regions on Green Sunday people culour the eggs in green colour.
Requested by Mrs. Shoghig Tutundjian
In Memory of Her Beloved Husband
THE LATE KEVORK TUTUNDJIAN
On the 40th day of his passing
Requested by Mrs. Hayganoush Kayaian
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop and Nora Cholakian and son, Shant Cholakian
Mr. & Mrs. Yousef and Dalita Shafik
In Memory of Their Beloved Brother and Uncle
THE LATE HRAYR KAYAIAN
On the 40th day of his passing in Baghdad, Iraq
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Edik and Anahit Babayan
Ms Emineh Babayan
Mr. & Mrs. Nikita and Yvette Poposki and Family
Ms. Ani Athena Babayan
In Memory of
Their Beloved Mother and Grandfather
THE LATE SIRANOUSH MELIK AGHAJANIAN
On the 1st anniversary of her passing
Requested by
Dr. Isabelle Basmajian
Knar Basmadjian, Keegan Wharram, and Kealy Wharram
Silva Basmajian, Shant Hannivan, Pamela Bautista Hou, and Aurora Rose Hannivan
In Memory of
Their Beloved Parents, Grandparents, Brother and Uncle
THE LATE KAMER, SHAKEH & SHANT BASMAJIAN
Their Grandparents & Uncle
THE LATE BEDROS, ROSA & HARRY ARTINIAN (TEPELIKYAN)
Their Great Aunt
THE LATE HRIPSIME TERPANJIAN
Requested by
Mr. Galust Mehrabian
Mr. & Mrs. Andreh and Adel Mehrabian
Ms. Anna Mehrabian and Mr. Joseph Amodio
Mr. Khachik Mehrabian and Family
Mr. Vachik Mehrabian and Family
Mr. Hrair Vartanian and Family
In Memory of Their Beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, and Aunt
THE LATE NAZLOUHI VARTANIAN
On the 4th Anniversary of her passing
Requested by
Mr. Vartan Lileyans
Anet & Adelina Lileyans
Mr. Rob Chaya
In Memory of Their Beloved Wife and Mother
THE LATE ANIK ARSENIAN
On the 4th anniversary of her passing
Requested by
Mrs. Anne Madeline Djerahian
Mrs. Sylvia Djerahian and Family
Mrs. Aline Sattolo and Family
In Memory of THE LATE ARAM DJERAHIAN
On the 5th anniversary of his passing As well as in memory of the late
JORJ ALEMSHAH SONIA ALEMSHAH
ROSE MARIE ISTANBULIAN and JIRAYR KANTARDJIAN
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Ara and Annie Derkevorkian
In Memory of Her Beloved Brother
THE LATE VAHRAM BEDROSSIAN
On the 6th anniversary of his passing
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Kegham and Vivian Kokorian
Mr. & Mrs. Armen and Natasha Kokorian
and children, Jacob and Sienna
In Memory of Their Beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle
THE LATE GARO KOKORIAN
On the 7th anniversary of his passing
Requested by
The Keoushkerian Family
In Memory of THE LATE SETA KEOUSHKERIAN
On the 7th anniversary of her passing
THE LATE NOUBAR DERVISHIAN
On the 20th anniversary of his passing
Requested by
Mr. Ara Derkevorkian
Mrs. Aline Nalbandian and children, Mika, Sasha & Valentina
Mrs. Arda Citak and children, Saro, Ari & Greg
In Memory of Their Beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother
THE LATE ALICE DERKEVORKIAN
On the 20th anniversary of her passing
Requested by
Mrs. Mary Nerinians and son, Andranik Nerinians
Mr. Luther Jamkochian and daughters, Lusine and Sona
In Memory of THE LATE HAYRABED
NARINIANS
On the 25th anniversary of his passing as well as in memory of Their Beloved Parents & Grandparents
THE
LATE
SAMVEL & ANAHID JAMKOCHIAN
Requested by
Mrs. Sylva Kemkemian, Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Taline Hepburn and children, Nyrie and Ara Ms Arine Kemkemian
In Memory of Their Beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather
THE LATE ARA KEMKEMIAN
As well as THE LATE
ANTRANIK AND ALICE KEMKEMIAN,
LAURENCE AND ISGOUHI BABAHEKIAN
GARBIS BABAHEKIAN
SARKIS BABAHEKIAN
List of Donations April 11- 17, 2026
EASTER OFFERING
Mr. & Mrs. Zadig & Nvart Mirzoyan $300
Mrs. Marigold Garabet $100
Mrs. Turfanda Mermer $100
Mrs. Ayda Gamsizoglu $100
Miss Nancy Hamparian $50
GENERAL
Mr. & Mrs. Jirair & Anahid Vartanian $2,000
Mr. & Mrs. Berc & Roza Caylakyan $100
Mr. Leon Kalemkerian $40
Mr. & Mrs. Hovsep & Alenoush Aghazarian $70
Mrs. Meri Nersisyan $30
Anonymous Donor $50
LOUMA
Mr. & Mrs. Artashes & Hripsik Sinani $100
Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Annie Derkevorkian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Rostom & Vivian Mirzoyan $50
Mr. & Mrs. Shahe & Maria Altounian $50
WOMEN’s GUILD
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Silva Meneshian $250
Mr. Ara Ter Harutunuan and Mrs. Rosa Safarian $250
ALTAR FLOWERS
Mr. Ara Derkevorkian $100
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE SOGHOMON MENESHIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Silva Meneshian$100
Mr. & Mrs. Libarid & Sirarpi Nercessian $100
THE LATE HAYRAPET SAFARIAN
Mr. Ara Ter Harutunian and Mrs. Rosa Safarian $250
DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE BASMAJIAN, ARTINIAN (TEPELIKYAN) & TERPANJIAN FAMILIES
Dr. Isabelle, Knar & Silva Basmajian $1,000
THE LATE ARAM DJERAHIAN
Mrs. Anne Madeleine Djerahian $200
THE LATE YEGHISHE DERGALSTANIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Artashes & Hripsik Sinani $100
Mr. Eric Dergalstanian $200
THE LATE VAHRAM BEDROSSIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Annie Derkevorkian $200
THE LATE ALICE DER KEVORKIAN
Mr. Ara Derkevorkian $200
THE LATE GARO KOKORIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Kegham & Vivian Kokorian $300
THE LATE SONIA YERETSIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Norair & Jane Yeretsian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Andre & Seza Nazarian $200
Dr. & Mrs. Raffy & Sonya Chouljian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Joy Bedrosyan $100
Mr. & Mrs. Levon & Narine Zakharyan $100
Mrs. Linda Demirji $200
Mr. Raffi Kouyoumdjian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Sylivia Adourian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Serge & Wilma Colekessian $100
Ms. Asdeghik Arabian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Astra Hagopian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Alexan & Nora Baltayan $50
Mr. Hagop & Tina Tcherkezian $40
Mrs. Seta Missirian $50
Mr. Krikor Akelian $40
Mr. Anto & Mr. Kevork Elejian $50
Mr. Hovig Shishoian & Mr. Hratch Shishoian $50
Mr. & Mrs. John & Arda Tcherkezian $50
Mr. Jack Torossian $30
Mr. Mano Kalousdian $20
Limo Builder $50
Mr. & Mrs. Varouj & Seta Jebelian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Harout & Nina Tavitian $50
HOLY TRINITY
ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Vicar of Armenian Church Canadian Diocese and Parish Priest
Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian
Pastor’s Assistant Rev. Fr. Hayari Tanashian
Church Office Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Executive Secretary, Ani Sarvarian
Ani@TorontoArmenianChurch.com
Administrative Secretary, Betty Panossian
Betty@TorontoArmenianChurch.com
920 Progress Ave. Toronto, ON, M1G 3T5
Tel: 416 431 3001
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