Holy Resurrection Armenian Apostolic Church 

For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will. The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son, even as they honor the Father. Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears my word and believes him who sent me, has eternal life; he does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. John 14:4-5

 

Dear Faithful,

 

These words from the Gospel according to John are very meaningful, especially as we consider all the attention we give to the sainted martyrs of the Great Genocide of 1915.

 

It is inspiring and heart-warming to see the Wisconsin Armenian community come together and be united in recognition of Armenian Martyrs’ Day. And I am proud that we share in the legacy of the faith that the Martyrs demonstrated in 1915.

 

The Turkish Empire tried to destroy the Armenian people and wipe them off the face of the earth, but they were unsuccessful. And wherever Armenians went in the world, they re-established themselves, they built churches. They worked diligently. They flourished and prospered. And they contributed positively to whatever society they found themselves in.

 

Last Sunday, we celebrated the resurrection of Our Lord. Today we can celebrate the resurrection of the Armenian people, because we continue to hold fast to the faith for which the Holy Martyrs gave their lives and through God's grace and blessings, we have passed from death to life.

 

With blessings,

Der Sahak Kaishian