Renowned 19th-century Armenian writer Raffi (Hagop Melik Hagopian) begins his 1880 classic Khentuh (The Fool)with the following simple, yet significant words: “While the prudent stand and ponder, the fool has already crossed the river.”
The novel, which calls for a national awakening among Armenians, is just as relevant in its message today as it was nearly a century ago when it was written. While Raffi’s fool struggled to escape the shackles of oppression and looked to form a national homeland for the Armenian people, today’s fools try to sustain and develop that very same homeland envisioned in the book.
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I am sorry for not being aware of this tragedy until I read your article! Sosé and Allen’s move to Armenia is a loud statement of their Faith and Courage to the future of our nation. It will be great if there’s a sort of fund to support families following their footsteps, relocating to Armenia (I am not sure if there are such service.) My prayers go out to the blessings of their souls and to the comfort of their parents. I am confident that their spirits jointly with Our Martyrs will continue to Bless our nation from above.
“So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord,
for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and
at home with the Lord.” (2 Corinthians 5:6-8 )
Prayfully +++
Michael
Very nicely written. It is amazing what you guys did. What a wonderful tribute to the memory of two beautiful people! Amazing work! Great job Rupen!
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What a beautiful couple they were, and what a wonderful tribute you all made to their memory. Yes, may the Lord comfort their parents and family members, and encourage others to cross over as they are able.