Western Diocese e-Newsletter
Dear Reader
Maundy Thursday is certainly the most inspiring of all the days of the Holy Week. It is on this Holy day that Christ institutes the sacrament of the Divine Liturgy through the Last Supper. On this day, Christ humbles Himself by conveying to His disciples the most challenging lesson. The late Patriarch Kaloustian introduces a significant reflection based on the events of the day.
Christ concludes His prayer with the following words: “O! Just Father…the love which you have rendered through the incarnation, may be theirs.”
Christ’s words of farewell start with the message of love and are also concluded with a message of love. The entire day is the reflection of divine love. The washing of feet is certainly a vivid expression of the same divine love. The last supper constitutes a permanent bond of love. Christ’s love is for all mankind. However, those who put their faith in Christ will remain communicant to the mystery of Love.
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
Primate
April 1, 2010
The Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, providing spiritual guidance and leadership to the Armenian Apostolic community, is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization comprised of more than 50 churches in 16 western states. It was established in 1898 as the Diocese of the Armenian Church encompassing the entire United States and Canada. In 1927 the Western Diocese was formed to exclusivly serve the western United States.
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: (818) 558-7474 Fax: (818) 558-6333
E-mail: info@armenianchurchwd.com
Website: www.armenianchurchwd.com
Dear Reader
Maundy Thursday is certainly the most inspiring of all the days of the Holy Week. It is on this Holy day that Christ institutes the sacrament of the Divine Liturgy through the Last Supper. On this day, Christ humbles Himself by conveying to His disciples the most challenging lesson. The late Patriarch Kaloustian introduces a significant reflection based on the events of the day.
Christ concludes His prayer with the following words: “O! Just Father…the love which you have rendered through the incarnation, may be theirs.”
Christ’s words of farewell start with the message of love and are also concluded with a message of love. The entire day is the reflection of divine love. The washing of feet is certainly a vivid expression of the same divine love. The last supper constitutes a permanent bond of love. Christ’s love is for all mankind. However, those who put their faith in Christ will remain communicant to the mystery of Love.
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
Primate
April 1, 2010
The Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, providing spiritual guidance and leadership to the Armenian Apostolic community, is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization comprised of more than 50 churches in 16 western states. It was established in 1898 as the Diocese of the Armenian Church encompassing the entire United States and Canada. In 1927 the Western Diocese was formed to exclusivly serve the western United States.
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: (818) 558-7474 Fax: (818) 558-6333
E-mail: info@armenianchurchwd.com
Website: www.armenianchurchwd.com
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