On Sunday, May 19th, 2024, following the Divine Liturgy, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I presided over a requiem service commemorating the 40th day of the passing of philanthropist Ani Bezikian. Her husband, Alecco, and her children, Aram and Zareh, had traveled from Italy and Switzerland to attend the service.
Following the church ceremony, a memorial feast was held in the presence of His Holiness. A tribute from His Holiness to the late Ani Bezikian was read during the feast.
