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Blessing and Dedication of the Cathedral’s Water Fountain
Published on Feb 03 2012 by Communications Department
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(From L to R) Mrs. Jean Barsam, the Primate, Dr. John Saroyan, Mrs. Gladys Saroyan, Lynn Saroyan
On the morning of January 28, the Primate performed the Blessing and Dedication ceremony of the water fountain located adjacent to the Southern (Oruncakciel) Entrance of St. Leon Armenian Cathedral. Donated by Dr. John and Gladys Saroyan, the Primate blessed the benefactors and their daughter Lynn Sirvard Saroyan, conveyed to them his genuine wishes and commended their dedication to the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America.
Accompanying the Primate were Diocesan Chancellor Archpriest Fr. Sipan Mekhsian and Priesthood-Candidates Dn. Sarkis Alanjian and Guzh Khachikyan. Diocesan benefactor Jean Barsam also participated in the ceremony.
