His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy and consecrated the Holy Martyrs’ icon on Sunday, October 29 2017.
After the ceremony His grace delivered His message emphasizing the meaning and the role of the Church in faithfuls everyday life. The Divine Liturgy was served by deacons Aris Ghasabian, Shiraz Kassardjian, sub-deacon Jirair Garabedian and acolytes Shant Sarkees and Daniel Markarian and the pastor Archpriest Rev. Keghart Garabedian. The choir was led by choir master Arman Hosepyan, organist Hasmik Hovhannesian and our dedicated choir members.
After the Divine Liturgy at Setrak Kalpakian Hall His Grace blessed the delicious BBQ lunch prepared by the Church ladies.
For His Grace Pastoral visit occasion St. Nerses Shnorhali Sunday school students presented very beautiful program organized by Diana Kalpakian and principle Hasmik Hovhannesian and the parents.
On Saturday, October 28, His Grace visited some members of our community, Chouchan Kalpakian, Arman Hosepyan, Manua Harutyunyan families.
At night the PC served delicious food Ana the Sunday school perform some dancing games with the parents and the teachers.
In the same day His Grace also blessed a khachkar in Victory Memorial Park Armenian cemetery dedicated to all the deceased souls in BC Armenian Community.
The khachkar was donated to St. Vartan Armenian Apostolic and Orthodox Church of BC by Mr. Shahin Sohieli in memory of his mother Mrs. Anna Avakian.
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