“The Dove came down with great sound from on high,
Like the flashing of light. It armed the disciples with fire
While they were sitting in the holy Upper Room.…
Today, O new people, rejoice for the coming of the Holy Spirit!”
These are the words of the sublime sharagan, Arakeloh aghavnoh, sung in the Armenian Church on Pentecost—the feast day we will celebrate on Sunday, May 15.
The disciples had been awaiting the “comforter” Christ promised—and while they had little idea what this comforter might do, they had faith that the Holy Spirit would inspire them and make them new.
On the first Pentecost, the Holy Spirit inspired the birth of the Christian Church; and in time it went forth to inspire the conversion of the Armenian people, the founding of parishes across our Diocese, and the faithful acts of countless people down to the present day.
Click here to learn more about Pentecost. http://www.armenianchurch-ed.net/feasts/pentecost-2/about-pentecost/
Pentecost is also observed as “Vocations Day”—an encouragement to consider God’s calling in our lives. Click here to read some timely meditations on the topic, on the St. Nersess Seminary website. http://www.stnersess.edu/is-god-calling-you.html
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