Marie Yovanovitch takes part in liturgy of Armenian church
in Hollywood
09-07-2009 17:50:00 | USA | Social
LOS ANGELES, JULY 9, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY.
Ambassador of U.S. Marie Yovanovitch took part in the liturgy of
Saint Karapet Armenian Church in Holywood on June 28. A
Patriarchal consecration took place in all Armenian churches of
the city the same day under the head of the leader of the
diocese.
According to the Asparez newspaper, the leader of the U.S.
Eastern Diocese (which belongs to the Catholicosate of Great
House of Cilicia) Archbishop Mushegh Martirosian headed the
liturgy of Saint Karapet church and the Patriarchal
consecration. At his speech His Holiness said that the
Patriarchal consecration is taking place on the occasion of the
14th anniversary of Catholicos Aram I's election and anointment.
After the ceremony an entertainment was organized, after
which the Trusteeship presented a souvenir to the guest of
honor.