MARIE YOVANOVITCH TAKES PART IN LITURGY OF ARMENIAN CHURCH IN HOLLYWOOD

NOYAN TAPAN – ARMENIANS TODAY
JULY 9, 2009
LOS ANGELES

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.