CONFIDENTIAL PRAYER AT SACRED CHRISM JAR

Panorama.am
15:41 21/08/2008

On August 19 in The Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin the 40-day
preparation of Sacred Chrism commenced. After evening divine service
a confidential ceremony was conducted by his holiness Karekin ll,
Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians.

According to the press-bureau of The Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin,
his holiness Karekin ll, accompanied by celebrants entered the Holy
Church and made a the first prayer at the Sacred Chrism Jar, full of
pure live-oil. At the end of the solemn ceremony his holiness, Karekin
ll gave his blessings to the believers present. The Supreme patriarch
emphasized the significance of Sacred Chrism preparation, encouraging
people to take a greater part in the life of Armenian Apostolic Church,
because from now on all Armenian churches, cathedrals, holy things
and even our souls will be anointed with Sacred Chrism.

According to the regulations of Armenian Apostolic Church, during 39
days after evening devine service (at 18:00) this confidential prayer
will be made in The Mother See of Holy Echmiadzin.