His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Conducts Blessing of the Land Ceremony for the Planned Construction of a New Church in Washington
On Sunday, November 12th, 2023, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Church, Holy See of Cilicia presided over the Divine Liturgy and delivered his pontifical address at Sourp Khatch (Holy Cross) Church in Washington, DC. He was assisted by His Eminence Archbishop Papken Tcharian and His Grace Bishop Torkom Donoyan.
During his address, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I extended his pontifical greetings to the Prelate and the parish, centering his homily around Christ's quote, "I am the life." He emphasized the significance of leading a Christ-centered life, underscoring that without the presence of Christ in our lives, life loses its meaning. His Holiness stressed the importance of living by Christ's values and accepting Him as the focal point of our lives, which will provide clear direction and purpose.
Following the Divine Liturgy, the pontifical procession moved to the site where the new church, along with its adjacent structures, will be constructed. His Holiness conducted the blessing of the land ceremony on the site…
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