Source: United Bible Societies, April 2017
In Armenia, the day before an election is called “the day of silence” because political parties are no longer allowed to campaign. This year’s day of silence took place on April 1—the same day that Armenia’s Deaf community celebrated the launch of the first Scriptures in their mother tongue, Armenian Sign Language.
“The silence is broken!” said the Bible Society in Armenia’s Project Director Arshavir Kapoudjian of the joyful and colorful event, attended by many Deaf people, their families, and church representatives.
Bible Society General Secretary Yeznik Petroysan encouraged the Deaf community to spread the Word of God.
“As we began to understand, things flowed easily and we became more and more aware that we can’t just keep the divine Word to ourselves—we must share it with everyone… God entrusted his Word to be shared through chosen people, such as prophets, apostles, Church fathers. Today, you have the translation of the first part of the Holy Bible in your language. God has chosen you to spread his Word to the people.”
» See full story with lots of pictures. Looks like quite the celebration!