SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST FEAST OF HOLY ECHMIADZIN
SYNAXIS READINGS
Prov. 9:1-6 Zech. 3:7-4:9
Heb. 9:1-10 John 10:22-30
Morning Service at 9:30 am
Divine Liturgy at 10:30 am
Celebrant
REV. FR. HAYARI TANASHIAN
Pastor’s Assistant
Choirmaster: Dn. Shahe Altounian
Organist: Mrs. Sona Artinian
HEBREWS 9:1-10
Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its consecrated bread; this was called the Holy Place. Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, which had the golden altar of incense and the goldcovered ark of the covenant. This ark contained the gold jar of manna, Aaron’s staff that had budded, and the stone tablets of the covenant. Above the ark were the cherubim of the Glory, overshadowing the atonement cover. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.
When everything had been arranged like this, the priests entered regularly into the outer room to carry on their ministry. But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance. The Holy Spirit was showing by this that the way into the Most Holy Place had not yet
been disclosed as long as the first tabernacle was still functioning. This is an illustration for the present time, indicating that the gifts and sacrifices being offered were not able to clear the conscience of the worshiper. They are only a matter of food and drink and various ceremonial washings - external regulations applying until the time of the new order.
JOHN 10:22-30
Then came the Festival of Dedication b at Jerusalem. It was winter, andJesuswasinthetemplecourtswalkinginSolomon’sColonnade. The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long willyoukeepusinsuspense?IfyouaretheMessiah,tellus plainly.”
Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch themoutof my Father’s hand.I and the Father areone.”
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
John14:27
Կաթողիկէ Սբ. Էջ-
միածնի տօնը կը նշուի
Սբ. Զատիկէն 64 օրեր
ետք կամ Հոգեգալստ-
եան Կիրակիին յաջոր-
դող երկրորդ Կիրա-
կին՝ այս տարի Յունիս
7-ին: Միշտ 35 օրերու
շարժականութեամբ՝
Մայիս 24-էն մինչեւ
Յունիս 27 կրնայ հան-
դիպիլ: Աւանդութեան
համաձայն՝ Խոր Վի-
րապի բանտարկութենէ դուրս գալով՝ Ս.
Գրիգոր Լուսաւորիչը
կը տեսնէ նշանաւոր
տեսիլքը, ուր Միածի-
նը, ողողուած հրաշա-
փառ լոյսով, կ'իջնէ
երկինքէն եւ ոսկեայ
մուրճով կը զարնէ
Սանդարամետի գետնափոր մեհեանը՝ ցոյց
հայոցսուրբհաւատքիտաճարը:«Էջմիածին»անունը,կընշանակէ՝ էջ (գրաբար)՝
FEAST OF THE CATHEDRAL OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN
Sixty-four days after Easter, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates the Feast of the Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin. This year it falls on June 7. The Etchmiadzin Cathedral was the first cathedral built in Armenia. It is located in the city of Etchmiadzin. The original cathedral was built by Saint Gregory the Illuminator, who converted Armenia to Christianity. In 301, by the royal decree of King Trdat III Armenia adopted Christianity as its state religion. St. Gregory had a vision of Christ descending from heaven with a hammer and a gold spike. On the place where Christ planted the spike the outline of a church appeared.
The vision of Etchmiadzin inspired the construction of the Cathedral dedicated to the Holy Mother of God and became the Holy See of the Armenian Church. Later the name was changed to Holy Etchmiadzin, as a reference to that vision; it can be translatedas“theDescentoftheOnlyBegotten”. On this feast day the Divine Liturgy is celebrated in the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin, following which the Catholicos of All Armenians will offer a Pontifical Prayer at the Altar of Descent for the vibrancy and strength of the Mother See.
COMMEMORATION OF ST. MANE AND ST.NUNE
The Armenian Church remembers Sts. Nunė and Manė on the second Tuesday after the Pentecost. St. Nunė and St. Manė were two of the companions of St. Hripsime, who fled persecutions by the Emperor Dioklethianos and came to Armenia. However, these nuns were not destined to die together with their companions.
ST.MANĖ
St. Manė was a follower of Sts. Hripsimė and Gayanė. After separating from her companions, St. Manėstarted livinga lifeofsolitary prayerand contemplation in one of the caves in mount Sebuh. Later, the cave was named ‘Mane’s Cave'. During that same period St. Gregory the Illuminator decided to live the remaining of his days in seclusion. He went to the Mountain Daraghanyats to find a place to live and chose the same cave where Mane was living her abstinent life. When he approached the cave, Mane askied him to return in three days, prophesying, that she would die by then. Following her wishes, St. Gregory returned to the cave three days later and found her dead and buried her body in the cave (323).
ST.NUNĖ
St. Nunė (in the Georgian sources Nino) was also a follower of Sts. Hripsimė and Gayanė. She was an active missionary and healer in Georgia. Escaping the persecutions of the Armenian King Tirdat she left for the Georgian capital city of Metskhita. There she continued to live a prayerful life and preached the Gospel.
Becoming famous for performing miracles in the name of Jesus Christ, Nune was brought to the royal palace where she cured the Queen. Refusing the precious gifts offered to her, Nooneh continued preaching the Gospel. The Georgian King Mihran, felt the might of Nune's God and converted to Christianity. The Gospel was preached also to the nobles. St. Nunė preached and wasconverting the Georgian people to Christianity. Following her advice a delegation was sent to St. Gregory the Illuminator and King Tiridates asking them to send clergy for assistance. By the order of St. Gregory, St. Nunė destroyed all idols and raised crosses on these sites.
ST. NERSES THE GREAT AND BISHOP KHAT
On Saturday, the Armenian Church commemorates Catholicos Nerses the Great and Khad the Bishop. According to historical sources, St. Nerces the Great was from the family lineage of St. Gregory the Illuminator, the grandson of the Armenian Patriarch Houssik and the father of Catholicos Sahak I (Ս. Սահակ Պարթեւ). Following the death of Catholicos Paren I, King Arshak II summoned a meeting to select the next Catholicos. The people were eager to return to the line of their beloved Gregory the Illuminator.
At the time Nerses served in the royal army and was the chamberlain for King Arshak II. He was found to be the most deserving candidate for the throneoftheCatholicos,butNersesdid notagreethathedeservesthethrone of Catholicos. Under the compulsion of King Arshak Nerces was ordained as a deacon on the spot and was sent to Caesarea to receive the Church Hierarchical levels and was consecrated as Catholicos. Nerses was a student of St. Basil of Caesarea, one of three great Cappadocian Fathers.
Nerses the Great established numerous monasteries and schools. He built hospices, residences and hospitals for the ill, homeless and the poor. For his devoutactivityNersestheGreatisalsocalledthe“IlluminatorofHearts”.His accomplishments for the spiritual and social well-being of the people earned himthename“Great.”
Bishop Khad worked closely with St. Nerses the Great. Like Nerses he had great passion for social issues, especially helping the poor. He was instrumental in the implementation of the Catholicos’ initiatives and undertakings. Nerses entrusted most of the benevolent work of the church to Khad. He was closely associated with St. Nerses and therefore the church honors them on the same day.
Please join us on Sunday, June 7, for the Divine Liturgy as we extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Rev. Fr. Hayari Tanashian on his appointment as Parish Priest of St. Vartan Armenian Apostolic Church in Mississauga. We pray that God grants him wisdom, strength, and many blessings as he begins this new chapter of ministry and service.
CELEBRATED NAMES
Sunday, June 7th is the Remembrance day of St. Gregory the Illuminator leaving the Virap, and the following names are celebrated:
KRIKOR & KOKO
Requested by
The Sirekanyan, Mirijanyan, Khachatryan and Kalpakyan Families
In Memory of Their Beloved Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend
THE LATE LUSINE KHACHATRYAN
On the 7th day of her passing
Requested by
Stevani Soroian
Vrej Daniel
In Memory of Their Beloved Grandmother
THE LATE MARIAM SHUKRI MARGOSIAN SOROIAN
On 7th day of her passing
Requested by Arpine Altounian
In Memory of
THE LATE ABRO & BERJOUHI ABROYAN
Requested by
Mrs. Alice Aksay and Family
In Memory of Their Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Cousin
THE LATE BERC AKSAY
On the 40th day of his passing
Requested by
Mr. & Mrs. Shahen and Roobina Hartooni
Mr. and Mrs. Shant and Trina Hartooni
Ms. Anna Hartooni
Mr. & Mrs. Raffik and Rosa Hartooni,
Mr. & Mrs. Razmik & Mariam Aboolian
Mr. & Mrs. Argin and Lala Ter Haroutunian,
Mr. & Mrs. Norik and Verjik Mirzaian
Mr. Robert Keshishian and Family,
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond and Anabel Keshishian & Family
In Memory of Their Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother
THE LATE NAZEL GHARIBI
On the 40th day of her passing
Requested by
Mrs. Suzanne Tascioglu
Ms. Cecile Tascioglu
Mr. & Mrs. Nubar and Yepraksi Tascioglu
Mr. & Mrs. Jirayr and Yercanik Tascioglu
Ms. Anet Tascioglu and son, Matteo
Ms. Arev Tascioglu
Ms. Janine Tascioglu
In Memory of Their Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, and Uncle
THE LATE NORAYR TASCIOGLU
On the 1st anniversary of his passing.
Requested by
Mr. and Mrs. Hagop and Dalita Dokmecian and son Ari (Donya)
Mr. And Mrs. Alex and Lori Dokmecian
Mr. and Mrs. Mimmo and Marina Ciampa and children Christian and Ariana
In Memory of THE LATE SARKIS AND ROSA DOKMECIAN
On the 11th anniversary of their passing
List of Donations from May 30 to June 5, 2026
GENERAL
Mr. & Mrs. Harutyun Akcasu $100
FATHERS’ DAY PICNIC
Mrs. Zaroug Ishkanian $100
LOUMA
Rostom Mirzoyan $50
Ms. Hasmik Kurdian $50
Anonymous Donor $50
IN MEMORY OF
THE LATE GAZAR BAYGIN
Mr. & Mrs. Haig and Yeranuhi Kelledjian $50
VERDIAN FAMILY’S LOVED ONES
Mrs. Noune Verdian $130
THE LATE BETTE OUNJIAN
Mrs. Jeannette Ohanesyan $100
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With faith, hope, and a shared vision for the future, we warmly invite you to attend an important community information meeting regarding a historic and exciting project for the Armenian community, taking place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Holy Trinity Armenian Church sanctuary (920 Progress Avenue, Toronto).
During this meeting, we will present the proposed new communitycentered project, which aims to serve generations to come through the construction of a multi-purpose complex featuring:
• Seniors’ Independent Living Residence
• Residential Development
• Community Barev Centre
• Banquet Hall
• Daycare
• Gymnasium
This initiative is more than a construction project; it is an investment in the care and well-being of our seniors, children, youth, and families, as well as in the future of our community. The proposed complex will create a welcoming environment that brings our community together and strengthens our faith, culture, identity, and community life.
Your presence and genuine support are deeply appreciated as we move forward together.
We invite you to join us to learn more about the vision, plans, and possibilities for this transformative undertaking. Please feel free to encourage family members, friends, and all those who care deeply about the future of our community to attend.
With respect and anticipation,
Holy Trinity Armenian Church Pastor, Parish Council, and Barev Centre Board
The Annual Seniors’ Celebration Day is one of the most cherished events at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, lovingly organized by the dedicated volunteers of the Visitation Committee.
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
We look forward to celebrating together!
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ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
Vicar of Armenian Church Canadian Diocese and Parish Priest Rev. Archpriest Fr. Zareh Zargarian
Pastor’s Assistant Rev. Fr. Hayari Tanashian
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920 Progress Ave. Toronto, ON, M1G 3T5
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