On Holy Monday, March 30, 2026, at 7:30 a.m., the secondary school students gathered in a sacred atmosphere of spiritual reflection.

For the first time, they took part in a spiritual formation session with deep seriousness and a true spirit of dedication, reaffirming the school’s vibrant spiritual identity, one that shapes not only educated minds, but also individuals grounded in faith and values.

This gathering became a living testimony that the students are not only thirsty for the Word of God, but also sincerely aspire to draw closer to Christ. With open hearts, they responded to the spiritual call, listening, reflecting, and opening their inner world to the divine presence.

Such moments testify that the Mesrobian High School remains not only an educational institution, but also a sanctuary for spiritual growth, where young souls are nurtured in the light of love, faith, and truth.

The meeting began with the Holy and Immortal Divine Liturgy, during which the students received Holy Communion, the life-giving Body and Blood of the Lord.

At 8:30 a.m., Deacon Boghos Emishian presented the theme “Who am I?” in a way that was simple, accessible, and inspiring for today’s generation. Then, class by class, the students sang the hymns of the Morning Office: “Ascetics of God” and “Light, Creator of Light.”

After the break, under the supervision of the school’s chaplain, Reverend Father Sahag Keshishian, the students took part in a Gospel study, exploring Chapter 20 of the Gospel according to Saint John. The faithfulness of Mary Magdalene was highlighted: upon seeing the empty tomb, she remained steadfast in her faith. The appearance of Jesus to the apostles was also discussed, along with His message of peace: “Peace be with you,” repeated three times, as He breathed the Holy Spirit upon them.

Then, the spiritual hymn “Naya sirov” by Saint Nerses Shnorhali was sung, in which, like Saint Thomas, we too proclaim: “My Lord and my God.”

After a second break, the study continued with Chapter 21 of Saint John, where Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?”, reminding us that true love is expressed not only through words, but through actions. A reflection was also made on the Gospel according to Saint Luke, where, after the Resurrection, Jesus appears to His disciples, who do not recognize Him until He says, “Take and eat.” Through this passage, it was emphasized that, likewise, although we do not visibly see the Lord during the Divine Liturgy, He is truly present in our lives: we receive His true Body and drink His true Blood.

The students were then divided into seven groups to reflect on the following questions:
– How did they seek Jesus?
– How did they find Him?
– What are the means that bring them closer to the Lord?
– What proof is there of their love?
– Whom do they resemble: Peter, who denied; Thomas, who doubted; or Mary Magdalene, who desired to devote herself completely to the Lord?

One representative from each group presented their reflection.

Then, after Eucharistic Adoration, the students knelt and experienced the presence of God. Each one privately wrote down their greatest sin on a piece of paper, promising Jesus Christ to turn away from it definitively. Finally, outside the church, these papers were thrown into the fire as a symbol of liberation from sin and the beginning of a renewed life.

Thus, the day became a path of spiritual awakening and inner renewal, a call to be firmly rooted in the peace and love of the Lord.