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.

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