The Bible as Guide of Christian Soldier’s Life
On the 2nd of November, within the framework of visits to military units, Arshavir Kapoudjian, the BS of Armenia Projects Director, was hosted by the soldiers defending the western border of Armenia. During the meeting Mr. Kapoudjian introduced the role and significance of the Bible in the life of Christians, as well as living the Word of God on the way of that life. Sergeant G. Muradyan was particularly interested in the peculiarities of a Christian’s vocation and mission according to the Bible. Another soldier was concerned as how one could follow the Word of God and be free from prejudice and materialistic habits. Mr. Kapoudjian was pleased to answer all their questions. Summing up the meeting he notes that each person should read the Holy Scriptures which is a source of consolation and encouragement, strengthening and education. “However much we read the Bible, we are still unable to ultimately gain insight into all its thoughts. The more we get enriched with deep divine thoughts, again and again we discover new riches in the Bible. And if we genuinely dedicate ourselves to the Holy Scriptures, we eliminate our spiritual vacancy through it”, he said.
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This is the Scripture of Universal Truth
Arshavir Kapoudjian is the expected, dear guest of our military units. This time he was hosted at Balahovit military unit. The meeting was presided by Colonel Avetyan, the depute commander of the 5th army corps. Reverend Father Yenovk Yesayan, the senior chaplain of Yerevan garrison, blessed the soldiers. The subject of the meeting was the Holy Bible. Mr. Kapoudjian told the gathered about the current activities and projects of the BS of Armenia. The questions of the soldiers mostly referred to the canonical formation of the Bible and its translation process. Reverend Father Yenovk Yesayan focused on the significance of the Holy Bible in the life of Christians and answered the questions of the soldiers. Deacon Davit Hayrapetyan Military chaplain Ministry of Defense, RA 01.11.2018
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A real joy
After the launching of the 3rd volume of Bible in sign language (The Gospel of Luke), we have already begun the distribution in the country’s main cities, where there are organized deaf community groups....
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The Gospel According to Luke in Sign Language
On the 27th of September, the BS of Armenia celebrated the launch of DVD-s of the Gospel According to Luke in sign language. The event, headed by His Eminence Archbishop Yeznik Petrosyan, was held at the Yerevan State Puppet Theatre. The DVD-s are the outcome of the BS of Armenia and Araratian Pontifical Diocese joint efforts. The project was sponsored by the American Bible Society. The launch was opened with the Lord’s Prayer offered by His Eminence Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Catholic Diocese of Abuja, a member of the UBS Global Council and UBS Church Relations Committee. The video stories are presented by the young members of the deaf community. A sign language specialist Gohar Melikyan and Father Yesayi Artenyan have helped them a lot with that. Father Yesayi pointed out the history of the service dedicated to the deaf community and 14 years of collaberation with the BS of Armenia. The deaf community members adorned the event with pantomime performance of the Gospel According to Luke, from the birth to resurrection of Jesus. The celebration was closed by distributing the DVD-s. Participating in the event were His Eminece Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan, the Vicar of Araratian Pontifical Diocese; Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia, high ranking representatives of the UBS, Eastern Orthodox Church and Oriental Orthodox Churches, Ashot Avetisyan, the Principal of the special school for children with hearing disorders and others. “This reminds me the story of the tower of Babel. People speaking different languages were not able to understand each other. Today, in this hall, we also speak different languages but we understand each other because we speak one language, the language of God,” His Eminence Archbishop Kchoyan said. Mr. Michael Perreau, UBS Director General, highly appreciated this great work aimed at bringing the word of God to all and everyone.
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The Gospel According to Luke in Sign Language
On the 27th of September, the BS of Armenia celebrated the launch of DVD-s of the Gospel According to Luke in sign language. The event, headed by His Eminence Archbishop Yeznik Petrosyan, was held at the Yerevan State Puppet Theatre. The DVD-s are the outcome of the BS of Armenia and Araratian Pontifical Diocese joint efforts. The project was sponsored by the American Bible Society. The launch was opened with the Lord’s Prayer offered by His Eminence Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Catholic Diocese of Abuja, a member of the UBS Global Council and UBS Church Relations Committee. The video stories are presented by the young members of the deaf community. A sign language specialist Gohar Melikyan and Father Yesayi Artenyan have helped them a lot with that. Father Yesayi pointed out the history of the service dedicated to the deaf community and 14 years of collaberation with the BS of Armenia. The deaf community members adorned the event with pantomime performance of the Gospel According to Luke, from the birth to resurrection of Jesus. The celebration was closed by distributing the DVD-s. Participating in the event were His Eminece Archbishop Navasard Kchoyan, the Vicar of Araratian Pontifical Diocese; Hovhannes Hovhannisyan, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia, high ranking representatives of the UBS, Eastern Orthodox Church and Oriental Orthodox Churches, Ashot Avetisyan, the Principal of the special school for children with hearing disorders and others. “This reminds me the story of the tower of Babel. People speaking different languages were not able to understand each other. Today, in this hall, we also speak different languages but we understand each other because we speak one language, the language of God,” His Eminence Archbishop Kchoyan said. Mr. Michael Perreau, UBS Director General, highly appreciated this great work aimed at bringing the word of God to all and everyone.
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BS of Armenia Representatives Visit the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia
On the 6th of August, His Eminence Archbishop Yeznik Petrosyan, the BS of Armenia General Secretary, accompanied by BS of Armenia employees Marianna Apresyan and Arshavir Kapoudjian, visited the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Armenia. They met Arayik Harutyunyan, the Minister of Education and Science. During the meeting His Eminence introduced the BS of Armenia structure, mission and current projects to Mr. Harutyunyan. Both parties exchanged their ideas on collaboration. Archbishop Petrosyan gave a Bible, Narek Prayerbook and other books published by the BS of Armenia as a gift to Mr. Harutyunyan.
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With the soldiers
The BS of Armenia has always stood and will stand by the Armenian soldier, in military units, trenches, wherever he is present. On February 20, 2018, the Projects Director of the BS of Armenia, together with Fr. Samvel Sargsyan, the military chaplain, visited...
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Book-giving day
The day February 19, was an unforgettable day for the BS Armenia. The day was the birthday of Hovhannes Toumanian, a famous poet, called ''Poet of All Armenians''. The Armenians celebrate this day by giving books to each other,...
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Thank You, Santa Claus
On the occasion of ''Book-Giving Day'' I visited #14 Special School for Visually impaired Children. Every time I visit this school and meet the children I really feel frankness, affection and love. At the very begening of our discussion I told tem....
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Meeting pupils of Yerevan districts
On 29-31 January, 2018, the Projects Director of the BS of Armenia met 284 pupils from 71 public schools of 6 districts of the capital Yerevan (Kentron, Arabkir, Kanaker-Zeytoun, Avan, Nork-Marash, Nor Nork)....
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Delayed-gifts
There’s no delayed gift. The gift is timeless. The Bible Society of Armenia has had a wish to distribute the Book of Genesis in Braille last December, as a Christmas gifts to #14 school children in Yerevan. But the visit was been postponed....
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Meeting with teachers in Yerevan
It was a festive day for 80 teachers of 6 districts in Yerevan. The meeting was held on 27 December, 2017, at #51 public school. In his opening speech, HG Bishop Vardan Navassardian, the Head of the Christian Education Center of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin,...
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