St. Mary Armenian Church

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

The earth, O Lord, is full of your steadfast love; teach me your statutes. (Psalm 119:64)

«Սաղմոսների Գիրքը», Սաղմոս 118Ընթերցող՝ Տ։ Ոսկան քահանա Հովհաննիսյ...

06/03/2026

June 3, 2026 - Պահոց Օր | Fasting Day

📖 Today's SCRIPTURE reading

🕯 Holy Gospel of St. Matthew 9:9-15 ~

As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him. And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" But when he heard this, he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, "I desire mercy, not sacrifice.' For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners." Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?" And Jesus said to them, "The wedding guests cannot mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them, can they? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.

06/02/2026

A Look Back at St. Mary Camp – Summer 2000

Take a step back in time and enjoy this special video from St. Mary Camp, filmed in 2000. For many of our parishioners, these cherished memories will bring back the joy, friendship, faith, and heartfelt moments that made camp such a meaningful part of life at St. Mary.

A special thank you to Jack Berebrian, the creator and producer of this video, for preserving these treasured memories for future generations to enjoy.

06/02/2026

Women's Guild Day Celebration & Initiation Ceremony – June 28, 2026

Join us as we honor the dedication of the Women's Guild with a special initiation ceremony and fellowship gathering!

The Women’s Guild of St. Mary Armenian Church in Livingston, New Jersey, will celebrate the Annual Women’s Guild Day on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

06/02/2026

I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right, and that in faithfulness you have humbled me. (Pslam 119:75)

«Սաղմոսների Գիրքը», Սաղմոս 118Ընթերցող՝ Տ։ Ոսկան քահանա Հովհաննիսյ...

06/02/2026

June 2 – Commemoration Day of St. Gayane the Virgin and Her Companions

Today, the Armenian Apostolic Church honors the memory of St. Gayane and her companions, whose faith, courage, and sacrifice continue to inspire Christians around the world.

St. Gayane lived during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian (284–305 AD), a time when Christians faced intense persecution. She was the abbess of a group of 37 Christian nuns who fled Rome and sought refuge in Armenia to preserve their faith and devotion to Christ.

Among them was the beautiful virgin Hripsime. When King Tiridates III of Armenia learned of her presence, he desired to marry her. Hripsime firmly refused, declaring that she had already dedicated her life to Christ. Enraged by her rejection, the king ordered her torture and ex*****on.

St. Gayane and two fellow nuns encouraged Hripsime to remain steadfast in her faith despite the suffering she endured. For their devotion, they too were subjected to brutal torture and martyrdom. The remaining 33 nuns were also put to death, becoming witnesses of unwavering faith in Christ.

Nine days after their martyrdom, St. Gregory the Illuminator discovered their relics and buried them with great honor. Martyriums were later built on the sacred sites where they suffered, and in time the famous monasteries of St. Hripsime, St. Gayane, and Shoghakat were erected there.

On this feast day, Divine Liturgy is celebrated in Armenian churches worldwide. The evening before, special services are held with hymns and prayers dedicated to these holy martyrs.

Their story reminds us that true faith remains strong even in the face of suffering and that devotion to God can overcome every earthly trial.

🙏 May the life, memory and testimony of St. Gayane and her companions continue to strengthen and inspire us.

06/02/2026

June 2, 2026 - Գիշերային Ժամերգություն | Night Service

Սուրբ Գայանյանց կույսերի հիշատակության օր | Commemoration Day of St. Gayane the Virgin and her companions

✥ «Գայանե, մեծ խորհուրդ ցանկալի անունով,
Երկրից ընտրված, հրեշտակների հետ դասված.
Կույսերին սրբության օրինակ եղար,
Վարդապետ դարձար արդար այրերի համար» (Շարական):

✥ “Gayane, bearer of the desirable great mystery,
Chosen from the earth and numbered among the angels;
You became an example of holiness for virgins,
A teacher for righteous men.” (Hymn)