Armenian Lacrosse co-founder and coach Johnny Mouradian continued his 12-day Bible reading tour across Armenia on Tuesday, sharing the biblical account of the birth of Jesus Christ during a stop at Geghard Monastery.
Mouradian’s eighth reading came from the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke and followed Joseph and Mary’s journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem before the birth of Jesus.
“Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,”
Mouradian read.
The passage describes Mary, who was pregnant and betrothed to Joseph, traveling with him to Bethlehem to be registered. While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn,”
Mouradian read.
Mouradian delivered the Aug. 18 reading at Geghard Monastery, one of Armenia’s best-known medieval religious sites. Located in the Upper Azat Valley, the monastery is known for its churches and chambers carved partly into the surrounding rock.
He ended the video with the invitation he has repeated throughout the biblical road trip.
“As always, bring a friend to church, bring a family member to church this Sunday and every Sunday,” Mouradian said. “Join the movement.”
Mouradian began the biblical road trip Aug. 11 at the History Museum of Armenia in Yerevan. Since then, he has shared daily scripture readings from historic, cultural and religious locations across the country.
Earlier stops included the Mesrop Mashtots statue outside the Matenadaran and the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex. On Day 7, Mouradian read from 2 Corinthians 6, sharing the passage that describes believers as “the temple of the living God.”
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