Armenian Archbishop Delivers Opening Prayer Before U.S. House of Representatives

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA

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ARMENIAN ARCHBISHOP DELIVERS
OPENING PRAYER BEFORE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, His Eminence Archbishop
Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, was
invited by House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member
Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) to deliver the opening prayer before the U.S.
House of Representatives, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).

 

"It was an honor to welcome
Archbishop Derderian to our nation's capital to deliver today's opening
prayer," Rep. Schiff said. "I am so pleased that the House of
Representatives was able to hear the inspiring words of such a distinguished and
respected spiritual leader from our community. Archbishop Derderian has had a
tremendous impact on people of all faiths and played a vital role in the
religious and civic life of millions."

 

 

Archbishop Derderian expressed
his appreciation to Congressman Schiff and the Assembly, and wished the Members
of the House of Representatives continued success in their diplomatic
endeavors.

 

"On behalf of the Armenian
Assembly, I commend Archbishop Derderian for his leadership and commitment to
the Armenian people. It was a wonderful opportunity to welcome a good friend to
Washington D.C. and to hear in person the Archbishop's inspirational
prayer," stated Armenian Assembly Co-Chair and Massachusetts Council of
Churches President Anthony Barsamian.

 

Established in 1972, the Armenian
Assembly of America is the largest Washington-based nationwide organization
promoting public understanding and awareness of Armenian issues. The Assembly
is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt membership organization.

 

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Photo Caption: Armenian Assembly
Co-Chair Anthony Barsamian, Congressman Adam Schiff, His Eminence Archbishop
Hovnan Derderian, and Armenian Assembly Executive Director Bryan Ardouny

 

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