“For as in one body we have many members, and all the members do not have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them:”

Romans 12:4-6

The children of our Lord Jesus Christ must live and grow together with love and understanding to foster greater cooperation and strength in our parish communities. In the Armenian Church, we all bear witness to this perseverance through our youth, who carry forward the traditions of our ancestors, and are the future of this church and its people.

It is thus necessary for us to provide the tools to allow our youth to develop an understanding of the past, so that they can effectively shape the future. To the youth I say: seize the reins to direct our great cause, and let the spirit move you to accomplish great things for our people! Let the tools of our modern society, like this website, be a means to invent, illuminate, and inspire! The ACYOA is a shinning gem in the Armenian Church, and a reflection of our young leaders who are committed and capable of achieving excellence. They are the carriers of the flame who are becoming active in all facets of the church, as pastors, deacons, diocesan council members and delegates, parish council members, choir members, Sunday School teachers, auxiliary group leaders, and leaders in many other ways within our Diocese.

Finally, I exhort you to use the resources of the ACYOA to make a difference in your communities, and to strengthen our Armenian Church.

With prayers,

Archbishop Khajag Barsamian
Primate