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A nation stands strong and unshakable to the extent at which it remains faithful to its traditions and values as it cherishes and guards its heritage through generations. The chief among the many values is considered that which is holy in both literal as well as mystic terms. These values are guarded fervently as they unite nations; they are values that are appraised highly by its members, values such as language, family, motherland, without which a nation would lose its very identity. However, much above these we have a value that is truly sacred, which identifies the nature of every other value and shapes the nation, but, alas, is not always perceived as important.

The traditional cultural heritage of the Armenian people is mainly Christian, drenched with spiritual apperception emanating from Church fathers’ living knowledge of God. It, therefore, has universal value and should be an object of pride for any civilized Armenian. Unfortunately for most, this value only ends up being a source of boastful vanity, failing to accomplish its key objective of renewing the soul of its beneficiary. Without that the entire sacred heritage is deprived of its life-giving strength and is subject to hostile and ambitious manipulations.

Such was the atheistic re-examination of Armenian cultural heritage conducted in Soviet Armenia, which, to this day, left a negative imprint on the Armenian mind and is in dire need of reassessment.

In today’s independence and globalization the inflow of foreign influence is not the least of the dangers, because it entrenches an unholy system of values, oftentimes not appealing to the mind but making inroads through blind passions, kick-starting a process of disintegration instead of unification, dealing a fatal blow and enforcing a tradition characteristic to the end times.

Will the nation be able to resist this new unholy tradition, remaining or returning as the true heir of the Holy Church and the carrier of its sanctifying values? Will it be able to reclaim its former God-inspired and unitheistic path to sanctity and restoration?

New Testament’s answer to this question does not inspire – “wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” [Matthew 7:13-14]. Nonetheless, it is hard to come to terms with the prospect of spiritual death of many fellow countrymen. No true Christian can help but dream of seeing their dear brethren not on the path of sin and perdition, but of sanctity and salvation.

The mission of Sacred Heritage web site is to promote this critical initiative as counterbalance to the distorting and corrupting influences of this world by re-introducing a sacred legacy of spiritual renewal.
25 August 2019y. Sunday
Second Sunday after the Assumption


Luke 2.1-7

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.




Proverbs 11.30-12.4

30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

12 1 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband:




Zechariah 2.10-13

10 Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD. 11 And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people: and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto thee. 12 And the LORD shall inherit Judah his portion in the holy land, and shall choose Jerusalem again. 13 Be silent, O all flesh, before the LORD: for he is raised up out of his holy habitation.




St. Paul's Second Epistle to the Corinthians 6.16-7.1

for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

7 1 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.




Luke 1.39-56

39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda; 40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth. 41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: 42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb. 43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy. 45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord. 46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, 47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. 48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. 49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name. 50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. 51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts. 52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree. 53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away. 54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy; 55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever. 56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.




 
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