St. Christmas In Ainjar
On Friday 6th of January 2017, At St. Paul Church & Armenian Evangelical Church, celebrated Christmas Day, and the Armenian Catholic " Holy Rosary " Church, there was Blessing of Water, & Baptism of Jesus Christ.
At. Armenian Apostolic St. Paul Church, preached Lord Varoujan Hergelian, and told the audience about St. Revelation of Jesus Christ, and about the message of Christmas, by wishing everyone success and health.
After that, there was Baptism & Blessing of Water. Then people attended at C. Gulbenkian Hall, with the guidance of the Holy Father, and Spiritual Fathers, where there was festive reciption, organized by the Church Council, and Ladies Auxiliary.
On the same day, there was a special cult in Armenian Evangelical Church of Ainjar, whose pastor Hagop Akbasharian reflected about St. Christmas mystery, and about the miracle of the manger of Jesus Christ, through whom the world recieved the love of God.
After that, at " Chanits " hall, there was also festive reciption, organized by the church ladies.
Hamazkayin "Barouyr Sevag" Chapter
By the organization of Hamazkayin " Barouyr Sevag " Chapter, on Saturday 7th of January 2017, there was Christmas feast gathering at C. Gulbenkian Hall, on the purpose of congratulating New Year & Christmas, and as a new chapter.
After the anthems of Lebanon & Armenia, Mrs. Nathalie Kendirjian congratulated the New Year & Christmas, and said that " our aim should be engaged in cultural activities".
Choir, dance, academia & theater, all will rise up, & thats why we need collective work & support.
Mr. Hovhannes Khoshian congratulated all the people, and thanked everyone who contributed to this success. He said " our goal is to raise the educational level of the Armenian People, Armenian Language & Armenian Spirit.
Mr. Mardiros Palazian & Mr. Shant Logikian enjoyed the cozy atmosphere with their classical, and traditional songs & musics.
From A.R.F commitee, Mr. Garo Pilavjian, wished everyone a successful, prosperous & healthy year. After that, he wished for the armenian soldiers a strong will, so that they can protect Our motherland Armenia & Artsakh (Gharapakh)
Mrs. Tamar Snabian-Sourjian, talked about reinstatement of Hamazkayin's activities, and said that we must continue our cultural tradions, dance, music, academia, theater, and everything related to our Armenian Culture.
There were also donations. People with sympathetic spirit, and broad smiles, enjoyed the great joy of the festive atmosphere.
Christmas Eve Ceremony
On 5th of January 2017, at 3:00p.m, took place A Holy Christmas Ceremony at St. Paul Church Ainjar.
The ceremony was done By Der Arsen Keshishian.
Christ is born and revealed. Us and you great tidings.
Christmas Gathering At Ainjar
By the organization of A.R.F "Red Mountain" propaganda Committee, On Thursday 5th of January 2017, on mid-night at 12:30 a.m, after the Holy Ceremony of St. Paul Church Ainjar, following the Church Fathers & choir class, went by walking to the central square of Ainjar, holding caldles in their hands, and singing songs dedicated for Christmas.
After a while, people went directly at "Sarkis Zeitlian" courtyard, to celebrate this Holy Day.
With the traditional armenian dance, people enjoyed dancing in a circle, & expressing their enthusiasm.
Ainjar Mayor, Vartkes Khoshian congratulated all those who were present their and he talked about the tradions of New Year & Christmas, & said that " we will gladly continue to stay by your side, first to take your difficulties & rejoice in your accomplishments".
Then, in Arabic language, Mr. Tovmas Hergelian greeted people and thanked the A.R.F "Red Mountain" committee, Municipality of Ainjar, & MTV TV Station, that were shooting at this festive event.
Christmas Eve
On 4th of January 2017, the grandfathers and the grandmothers of Ainjar, were invited all together, to celebrate the Christmas Eve at Restaurant Al Shams.
Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Hera Makhoulian, with their sons Hayg & Hagop, wished to do salutary to people for the Christmas Eve from far America. They had lived in Ainjar before, & had special memories.
Mrs. Knar Shekherdemian was the presenter of Mr. & Mrs. Raffi & Hera Makhoulian.
Lokh Akhtmar Chapter’s Board Chairperson; Mrs. Madlen Khoshian, appreciated Makhoulian couples for this amazing eve.
After Der Miuron Avedissian’s prayer, with Tsoghig Havatian & 130 grandfathers & grandmothers, celebrated special moments. On that time, Mr. Jano Banboukian was telling about Makhoulian Family & enjoying the atmosphere.
At the end, Santa clause visited them…
