Easter Yughakin Donation
YUGHAKIN DONATION
Yughakin tradition is an ancient custom that goes back to the Old Testament times. The faithful would bring oil to the temple of God so that its servants would have enough to eat. Later, this custom entered the Christian religion when believers brought oil to the Church in order to illuminate it by lighting the lamps in the Church. Today, Yugh-a-kin is simply the price or the value of oil donated to Church.
In our Church today, we, of course, do not burn oil to illuminate the sanctuary, but we use electricity and gas, which are also costly. So, in this era, we can say that Yughakin comes to substitute the cost of Church utilities.
Der Hovsep and the Parish Council thank you for your continuous support by making your Easter Yughakin Donation.