On June 3, 2007, Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, presided over a special Requiem Service for the world famous and renowned soprano artist Kohar Kasparian. The service was held at the Diocesan Headquarters in Burbank. During the Requiem Service, the Primate invited Archbishop Arsen Berberian to address the congregants. Deacon Mayis Shahbazian accompanied the Primate to the Requiem Service.