Writer reflects on light through Armenian spiritual tradition
Images of light
A personal essay published in The Armenian Weekly explores the theme of light across multiple dimensions—astronomical, artistic, and spiritual. The author reflects on the summer solstice and its decreasing daylight, references historical sites like Stonehenge and MIT's famous equinox phenomenon, and traces light imagery through Shakespeare and Armenian Church theology.
The piece centers on the author's late father, Abraham, a metal artist who crafted copper and brass lamps and light fixtures that remain in use decades after his death. The author accompanies the essay with a painting titled "Light Our World," depicting the father at his workbench surrounded by his creations.
The article weaves together observations on Armenian spiritual writings—including works by Saint Gregory of Narek and Saint Nerses the Gracious—with personal family memory, ultimately presenting light as a symbol of enduring legacy and spiritual illumination.
