Also on Sunday, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian ordained David Safrazian to the rank of Deacon in the Armenian Apostolic Church. David has faithfully served on the altar for many years. He has also been extremely active in the Armenian Youth Organization (ACYO) at the local and Diocesan level.
To see a video of the ordination of Deacon David CLICK HERE.
Rev. Fr. Zaven Markosyan Presented Pontifical
Encyclical of Floral Cloak
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AN APPEAL FOR SUPPORT OF THE RENOVATION OF THE MOTHER CATHEDRAL OF HOLY ETCHMIADZIN
Published - 24 July 2019
As you are aware, the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiazin has been undergoing renovation for some time. At the directive of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, we were appointed to oversee the entire fundraising initiative and have been actively engaged in this noble endeavor to ensure that we reach the fundraising goal and the budgeted amount.
We are striving to bring the fundraising efforts to completion within the next ten months, thus reaffirming our loyalty to the spiritual center of the Armenian people and instilling in the hearts of the future generations the sacredness and sanctity of the Mother Cathedral of Holy Etchmiadzin.
A commemorative book, containing the list of ALL donors and all expenses related to the renovations will be published upon the conclusion of the global fundraiser.
Beloved faithful, Holy Etchmiadzin is the guarantor of our identity, which has enlightened the spiritual lives of our ancestors. The pillar of our spirituality has been the illuminating path leading to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Holy Etchmiadzin has not only been the force of our sustainability, the sacred site of the Descent of God’s Only Begotten Son, but also the affirmation and seal of Christ’s entrance into our souls through the Sacrament of Baptism as we are strengthened through the graces of the Holy Spirit and the prayers of our forefathers.
Each of us has a purpose to contribute to the prosperity and sustainability of Holy Etchmiadzin, to safeguard her centuries-old endowments and to support the renovation of the Mother Cathedral.
With love and blessings,
Prayerfully,
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church
and Chairman of the Cathedral’s Fundraising Committee
On Sunday, July 14th, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mary Armenian Church in Yettem. Surpazan read and presented a Pontifical Encyclical of Floral Cloak to Rev. Father Zaven Markosyan on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of his ordination into the priesthood and elevated Der Zaven to an Arch Priest.
To see a video of his Eminence's remarks CLICK HERE.
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His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian bestowed the Hye Spirit award to Margie Lynn (Zaroohie) Davidian on Sunday, July 14th during his annual pastoral visit to Yettem. Margie has been a life-long member of St. Mary Yettem, has served multiple offices in ACYO, was a Sunday School teacher, Ladies Society member and officer, Parish Council member, and an advisor to the Friends of Zion organization.
To see a video of his Eminence's remarks CLICK HERE.
Ordination of Deacon David Safrazian
Archbishop's Visit to Yettem
July 14, 2019
St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church of Yettem
Margie Zaroohie Davidian Receives Hye Spirit Award