‘My name is Fr. Hovnan Demerjian, I have been the pastor of St. Hagop Armenian Church in Pinellas Park, FL for thirteen years. I studied at Boston College, Harvard Divinity School and St. Nersess seminary. I lived and worked in the Republic of Armenia for several years before ordination. I have been married for 17…

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“Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing.” (Mk 12:43) Last week, aided by scripture, we talked about the importance of the calling of a soldier. Most immediately, we prayed and pledged our continued help for those soldiers called into a battle of self-defense in…

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You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. -2 Tim 2:3 This past week, our church’s sacred calendar brings before us the life of soldier saint St. Gevork/George, who applied the discipline, courage and sacrifice of soldiering to the Christian faith.  Tragically in this same week, Azerbaijan-with the full support of…

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