“Fasting is not simply about eating or not eating food, but has to do with the obliteration of sins. Not talking much and needlessly is fasting. Fasting is poverty and cessation of coveting things, not worrying about additional gain but finding a daily sustenance and asking God just for that.” –Hovhan Mayravanetsi, 7th century
Armenian Church Community of Tampa Bay St. Petersburg Florida
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ANNUAL SOUTH OF THE BRIDGE PICNIC–SAT. MARCH 16TH | 12 NOON TO 4PM The famous “South of the Bridge Picnic” is being held at your favorite location, the Summerfield Community Park in Lakewood Ranch. Picnic is Saturday, March 16th from 12:00 Noon– 4:00PM. See flyer below for more details and RSVP to Vasken at 941-351-1143 or saltydogvsm@verizon.net.…
Lent is the time to grow stronger as Armenian Christians. On Tuesdays at 6:30PM (Changed from Wednesdays), we have an informal Bible Study & discussion, this year our study is on the Book of Revelations …All are welcome to join this intimate Bible study held in our church! Why study Revelations? As the text says “Blessed…
“It is known that there are three types of spiritual tears, the first for our sins which is repentance, the second for a friend which is mercy and virtue, and the third for the kingdom which is beatification.” –St. Gregory of Tatev, The Book of Questions, 14th century
The Women’s Guild had their silver high tea and fashion show by “So Chic Boutique” on Sat. Jan. 18 at 2PM at the Pasadena Yacht & Country Club in Gulfport, FL. Enjoy pictures of the wonderful event pictures below courtesy of Teresa Haidarian.
In the autumn of 2012, the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of America led a pilgrimage to historic Armenia under the guidance of its Primate, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian. During the two-week journey, the pilgrims visited Ani, Van, Dikranagert, as well as other cities and villages. Our own Zvart Jambazian and David and Nancy Kazarian…