“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
Armenian Church Community of Tampa Bay St. Petersburg Florida
Sunday Worship & Fellowship: 10:30AM-1:30PM
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…
St. Hagop Armenian Church & Armenian Suncoast Society founding member, Arda Unjian, turned 100 years old on December 27, 2012! We had a wonderful blessing and celebration of this special me mber of our St. Hagop family Sunday after badarak. Ծնունդդ շնորհավոր Արտավազդ: Just click on Arda’s cake to link to more pictures from this…
“All created beings in their nature preach three words to mankind, “accept, offer and fear;” that is accept God’s good gifts, offer your debt of praise and fear your ingratitude.”–Patriarch Poghos of Adrianapolis, 18th-19th century
“Through the intersections of history, during periods when the Armenians were denied statehood, the church and the family have been the only refuge for our people – the sanctuary of creative life and preservation of Armenian identity. Church and family have been the firm rock on which the Armenian people have stood and existed against the destructions and violence of the enemy.” —His…