ORDINATION OF DEACONS AT THE CATHOLICOSATE OF CILICIA

On Sunday, June 10th, 2018, under the auspices of His Holiness Aram I, Bishop Meghrig Parikian celebrated Divine Liturgy and performed the ordination of ten deacons from the Seminary.   During the Service, Fr. Zaven Najarian, the sponsoring priest, led the candidates to the alter. They came to the altar on their knees and gave…

CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORDINATION OF HIS HOLINESS ARAM I TO THE PRIESTHOOD

On Saturday, June 9th, 2018, thousands were gathered in front of the Martyrs’ Monument at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Bikfaya to celebrate the 50th anniversary of His Holiness Aram I’s ordination to the priesthood. The Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Harout Fazlian, and Soprano Hasmik Babian performed on this occasion. Representatives of diplomats, community…