Boghos Posted April 24, 2001 Report Share Posted April 24, 2001 Armenians from the diaspora tend to have a romantcized view of the homeland. This approach can take several forms. In spite of my several visits to Armenia and my desire to always remain objective, this is what comes to mind when I close my eyes and think of Armenia: - Our remote churches, small, beautiful, abandoned, protected by the setting, chilly inside. The amazing nature surrounding them. And music in the background, Gomidas. [ April 24, 2001: Message edited by: Boghos ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffiaharonian Posted April 25, 2001 Report Share Posted April 25, 2001 Boghos this is the way a think about my 'hayrenik' too ...... The serenity of the environment , the blue sky , the high mountains and the ancient churches that lift your spirit.I still remember my visit to 'Haghpad', 'Hagatzin' , 'Karni -Keghart', Ashdarag , Khor Virab , etc.etc.etc.A little 'sourp-sourp' prayer still echoes in my ears.....This is why I still insist being an Armenian! N.B. -This may be a good answer as why rich Diaspora Armenians prefer donating money for the restorations and building of Churches! Emotions...........(plus a probable favourable sit in heaven? ! ? !.....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilafhead Posted April 26, 2001 Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 quote:Originally posted by Boghos:[QB]Our remote churches, small, beautiful, abandoned, protected by the setting, chilly inside. The amazing nature surrounding them. And music in the background, Gomidas.[QB]Now, this is the kind of heaven I believe in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boghos Posted April 26, 2001 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2001 Tatev... But I am not sure you get a better seat in heaven (or hell) by building new churches. Fixing the old ones...well you get free lunch from me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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