RED SUNDAY
SYNAXIS READINGS
Acts 13: 16- 43 1 Peter 5:1-14 John 5:19- 30 9:30 AM 10:30 AM Morning Service Divine Liturgy
Followed by:
Confession, Holy Communion, Sermon and Requiem Service
Celebrant, REV. FR. HAYARI TANASHIAN
Pastor’s Assistant
Choirmaster Deacon Shahe Altounian
Organist Mrs. Sona Artinian
1 PETER 5:1-14
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
With the help of Silas, b whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it. She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark. Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
JOHN 5:19- 30
Jesus gave them this answer: “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, and he will show him even greater works than these, so that you will be amazed. For just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, even so the Son gives life to whom he is pleased to give it. Moreover, the Father judges no one, but has entrusted all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father, who sent him.
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life. Very truly I tell you, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself. And he has given him authority to judge because he is the Son of Man.
“Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out those who have done what is good will rise to live, and those who have done what is evil will rise to be condemned. By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.
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RED SUNDAY
In the Calendar of the Armenian Church, the third Sunday following the Glorious Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ is known as Red Sunday, this year April 26. One of the symbolic meanings of Red Sunday is the colour of Christ's blood. It also symbolizes the blood of the holy martyrs who sacrificed their lives for Christ, His Holy Church, and their Christian faith.
It is known that the color red is a symbol of the struggle as well. This Sunday is called "red" as a reminder to us, that Christian life is a struggle against evil and temptations of this world. The Red Sunday is a reminder for ourselves to remain steadfast in the Lord, and to continue to lead our lives in goodness and righteousness.
There is no special church hymn for this Sunday, but in many churches it is a custom to have the church veil, the attire of priest and deacons in red colour. Red Sunday comes 22 days after Easter and is a movable feast just like Easter.
DID YOU KNOW?
According to the traditions of Armenian Apostolic Holy church, during the sacrament of Baptism, the Narod is used for the cross.
Narod is braided from red, and white strings. According to St. Krikor of Datev the red and white colours of narod symbolize the Blood and the water, that flowed from the side of Jesus Christ, when one of the soldiers pierced Him with a spear while on the cross. In Armenian church bibliography the water is associated to the sacrament of Baptism and the blood with the Holy Communion.
FOLK TRADITIONS
In parts of Armenia it was customary to put festively decorated red and green ribbons over the shoulders of newlyweds during their wedding ceremony. It was considered a symbol of prosperity. After the wedding there was a special ceremony to take off the ribbons. Till this day, Iranian Armenians keep this interesting tradition.
According to the Armenian folk traditions to tie the Green and Red meant for someone to get married.
The Red Sunday is a continuation of Easter celebrations and is celebrated by special foods and pilgrimages to monasteries and churches. The pilgrims, that did not have a chance to go on a pilgrimage on Green Sunday, would do that on Red Sunday instead.
Requested by Mrs. Vergine Karabulut
Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Laura (Karabulut) Bayne
Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Talar Karabulut and their sons, Haig & Alec
As well as members of the Karabulut, Doursounian, Tcharlaian (France), Karahan (Turkey), Birer (Turkey), Kalpakian (Vancouver), Khounganian, Jakobsen (Denmark), Thorup (Denmark), Bayne & Yardemian Families
In Memory of Their Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother & Uncle
THE LATE VARUJAN KARABULUT
On the 40th day of his passing
Requested by Mr. Krikor Sagherian
Ms. Liza Sagherian
Mr. & Mrs. Sevag Sagherian and Janet-Lynn Jack and their
respective children
Mr. & Mrs. Richard and Nanor Di Gioacchino and children
Mr. & Mrs. Marko and Taline Durbic and children
Mr. & Mrs. Ara and Rachel Sagherian
In Memory of
Their Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Niece, Sister, Aunt, and in-law
THE LATE SOSSI SAGHERIAN
On the 40th day of her passing
Requested by
Mrs. Hripsik Sarkissian and Family
In Memory of Their Beloved Mother and Grandmother
THE LATE ANOUCH SARGSIAN
On the 3rd anniversary of her passing as well as
THE LATE SEROB SARGSIAN
Martyred on September 29, 1992, during the first Artsakh war and
THE LATE HAROUTIUN SARGSIAN
On the 50th anniversary of his passing
All deceased members of the Yaralian and Sargsyan families
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Avedis and Irma Evran and Family
Mr. & Mrs. Arto and Aileen Evran and Family
In Memory of
Their beloved parents and grandparents
THE LATE ALIS EVRAN
On the 5th anniversary of her passing
THE LATE SUREN EVRAN
On the 7th anniversary of his passing
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Mark and Talar Karabulut and their sons, Haigo and Alec
Ms. Maral Yardemian
Mr. Sarkis Yardemian
Mr. & Mrs. Boghos and Zaroug Ishkanian
Ms. Lena Ishkanian
Dr. & Mrs. John & Hourig Charalambopoulos and their daughters, Maral and Sophia
In Memory of
Their beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Great-Uncle
THE LATE KASBAR YARDEMIAN
On the 10th anniversary of his passing
Requested by The Bardakjian Family
In Memory of Their Beloved
THE LATE HRANT AND ARLETTE BARDAKJIAN
On the 10th anniversary of their passing
Dear friends and parishioners,
If you wish to request a Requiem Service in memory of your loved one(s), we kindly ask that you submit your request no later than Friday at noon. Requests may be made by phone, email, or by clicking here to register online.
Thank you for your cooperation. May God bless you and grant rest to the souls of the departed.
List of Donations April 18 - 24, 2026
GENERAL
Anonymous Donor $2,000
Anonymous Donor $2,000
Mrs. Christine Semerdjian $250
Dr. Nana Sogomonian $150
Mr. & Mrs.Vartkes & Beth Rubenyan $50
Mrs. Vicki Kesian $100
Mr. Mark Souvalian $100
Mrs. Anahid Kalaycioglu $50 (Easter Offering)
ST. SAHAG and ST. MESROB ARMENIAN SATURDAY SCHOOL
Anonymous Donor $1,000
Anonymous Donor $1,000
LOUMA
Mr. & Mrs. Allen & Sonia Atamer $200
Mrs. Sonia Artinian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Massis & Jaklen Esagholian $50
Mrs. Sirvart Mikaelian $50
Mrs. Talin Hacat $100
Mr.& Mrs. Robert & Ella Sarkissian $100
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE KASBAR YARDEMIAM
Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Talar Karabulut and Family $100
Ms Maral Yardemian $100
Mrs. Vergine Karabulut and Family $100
Mr. & Mrs. Boghos & Zaroug Ishkanian $200
Ms. Lena Ishkanian $100
Dr. & Mrs. John & Hourig Charalambopoulos and Family $100
THE LATE SONIA YERETSIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Berdj & Rose Marie Tanielian $100
Ms. Maura Martin $100
Mrs. Nelly Khojajian $100
Mr. Kerop Kouyoumjian $200
Mr. & Mrs. Boghos & Zaroug Ishkanian $75
Randy, Andrea, Ryan, Rachel Schwartz $36
THE LATE VARUJAN KARABULUT
Mrs. Vergine Karabulut and Family $200
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Diana Kalpakian and Family $400
The Ishkanian Family $150
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Krikorian & Hasmik Hovhannisyan $100
THE LATE ARPI ORFALI
Mr. & Mrs. Armen & Talin Ghazarian $100
Dr. & Mrs. Vatche & Doris Kerametlian $200
Mr. Berj Bush & Galine Torossian and Family $250
Mr. Gregory Kalaydjian $100
Mr. Nshteh Palusian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Sarkis and Lena Adourian $50
Ms Tamar Pilavdjian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Dikran & Ani Tourosian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Khatchig & Thakouhi Torossian $100
Ms Ani Kerametlian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Shahe & Sylva Torossian $50
Mrs. Maggie & Stephanie Chidiac $100
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Ovsanna Maroukian $200
Mr. Vazken Kerametlian $100
Anne Simon $100
Dr. & Mrs. Hosep Torossian $100
Ms Serbouhi Torossian $40
Ms Rosine Torossian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Dikran & Lena Torossian $50
Mr. Mihran Torossian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Alice Torossian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Dikran & Seta Torossian $100
Mrs. Taline Gumushdjian $100
Ms Lara B Gumushdjian $100
Dn. Darius Gumushdjian $100
Toros & Sona Torosian $100
Mrs. Arpy Keoshkerian $100
Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Hermine Torossian $100
Mrs. Hasmig Abrahamian $100
Mrs. Anni Krikor $50
Ms. Leslie Wilk $100
THE LATE SIRANOUSH MELIK AGHAJANIAN
Mr. & Mrs. Edik & Anahid Babayan $50
THE LATE HAYRAPET NERINIANS
Mrs. Mary Nerinians $50
THE LATE NAZLOUHI VARTANIAN
Mr. Galoust Mehrabian and Family $100
THE LATE ANIK ARSENIAN
Mr. Vartan Lileyans and Family $100
DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE ISTANBULIAN, KANTARDJIAN & ALEMSHAH FAMILIES
Mr. Vartan Istanboolian $100
THE LATE GARO SARMEN KOKORIAN
Mrs. Baidzar Kokorian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Stephan & Laura Ekmekjian $50
Mr. & Mrs. Bradford & Natalie Sloss $50
Ms Nairy Habibian $100
THE LATE HRAYR KAYAIAN
Mrs. Nora Cholakian $200
THE LATE HAYGAZ & YEVGINE DURSOUNIAN
The Kalpakian Family $200
THE LATE KEVORK TUTUNDJIAN
Mrs. Choghig Tutundjian $150
Mr. & Mrs. Boghos & Zaroug Ishkanian $50
WOMEN’S GUILD
Mr. Sevag Sagherian $300
MEMBERSHIP
Mr. Ohan Ohanessian $100
Mrs. Anita Ohanessian $100
Mr. Abcar Ohanessian $100
Ms Dina Ohanessian $100
Ms Anne Ohanessian $100
Mrs. Taleen Ohanessian-Fraser $100
Mrs. Vergine Karabulut $100
Ms Nairy Habibian $100
Ms Katia Ghanem $100
Ms Gabriella Ghanem $100
Ms Tania Stephan $100
Mr. John Stephan $100
Mrs. Edma Stephan $100Mrs. Nimette Apikian $100
Mr. Berj Basmajian $100
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The Parents & Tots Program at Holy Trinity Armenian Church provides a welcoming space for families to bring their little ones every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 pm. Children can play, explore, and make new friends, while parents connect with other families in a warm Armenian Christian environment. This program is designed to support parents in nurturing their children within an Armenian Christian setting, offering opportunities to learn, socialize, and grow together as a community.
Holy Trinity Armenian Church's Sunday School SUMMER BIBLE CAMP - July 6 to 10 - $200 per child
From 9 am to 4 pm (before and after care available)
To register, please e-transfer the fee to info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com
Registration closes on June 1st.
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Our beloved seniors are warmly invited to participate in a special Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am and receive Holy Communion. Following the service, they will enjoy a delicious homemade meal, thoughtfully prepared by our wonderful volunteers. The celebration continues with music, singing, and plenty of joyful dancing! Please contact us to register your name or the name of a loved one: 416-431-3001 htacvisit@gmail.com
The Picnic Committee is led by dedicated Mr. Masis Esagholian, this hardworking team of volunteers ensures that every detail is thoughtfully planned, creating an enjoyable and memorable experience for the entire parish.
These events bring together a large number of families and foster a vibrant, festive atmosphere filled with games, activities, and fellowship for all ages. The success of these gatherings is made possible through the seamless collaboration between the Parish Council, the Women’s Guild, and Barev Centre, reflecting the strong spirit of community and teamwork that defines Holy Trinity Armenian Church. To join our volunteers, please contact Church office at 416 431 3001 info@TorontoArmenianChurch.com
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
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