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Executive Board :
| Chairperson: |
Shant Ohannessian |
| Advisor: |
Christine Badach |
Supporting personnel for ACYOA Juniors is
comprised of:
If you are between the ages of 13-17, you are invited to
join our group. There are many fun-filled activities planned
throughout the year, as well as thought-provoking discussions
at our meetings. Please contact the Church at (201) 791-2862.
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Emblem of the ACYOA and its Symbolic Meaning
The emblem of the Armenian Church Youth Organization of
America, adopted at its inception, is to be interpreted
as follows:
The radiations from the center of the cross symbolize the
truths of the Christian religion that shine forth through
the centuries.
The symbols under the horizontal bar of the cross are:
- (right hand side) The double peaks of Mount Ararat,
representing the Armenian people and its destiny. Ararat
has been the silent witness of the victories as well as
defeats of the Armenians through their existence as a people
and a nation. Its representation of the A.C.Y.O.A. emblem
means that the members of the Organization make the pledge
of standing for the ideals for which the Armenian nation
has always stood.
- (left hand side) The United States eagle with its
wings widespread and star above each wing. The eagle looks
proudly into far distances and holds, as usual a batch of
arrows. The eagle represents the United States. Its presence
on the A.C.Y.O.A. emblem symbolizes the loyalty of the members
of the A.C.Y.O.A. to the Constitution of the United States
and to its principles of democracy and freedom.
The chain that encircles the cross on the emblem represents
solidarity among the members of the A.C.Y.O.A. in their service
to God and to people.
These symbols are designed on a shield which stands for the
determination with which the objects of the A.C.Y.O.A. are
to be carried out. The shield also stands for defense against
dangerous encroachments.
It will be noted that the dominating feature of the emblem
is the cross. This indicates the fact that Christ is our Lord
and that to Him we owe obedience above all.
Prayer of the ACYOA
O Lord our Savior Jesus Christ, Who art the
Way, the Truth, and the Life, give us, the youth of the Church
of Armenia, we beseech Thee, the wisdom to know, to love,
and to serve Thee in our personal lives severally, and in
the corporate life of our organization. Thou that leadest
men in the way, lead us, thy children, that we may be able
to serve the Church through our people, with courage and vision,
and in the faith of our illustrious forefathers. Inspire us,
O Lord, and open our eyes to thy light, that we may cherish
and profit by the heritage which our forefathers have left
to us, and that we may be aware of our responsibilities as
citizens of our beloved country, the United States of America.
Fill us, O Christ our God, with thy Holy Spirit, that we may
be the obedient and unselfish servants of the Will of our
Heavenly Father, to whom, together with Thee and the Holy
Spirit, is befitting Glory, Dominion and Honor, now and always
and unto the ages of ages. Amen.
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