Cornerstone Was Consecrated in Western Diocese

Published on Aug 26 2008 by Divan of the Diocese


On August 22, 2008, the cornerstone for the newly-purchased sanctuary for the Armenian Church of Portland was consecrated during a special liturgy and consecration rite in the Western Diocese. His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, assisted by the Diocesan clergy, consecrated the cornerstone that was transported the next day to Portland for the first celebration of the Divine Liturgy at the church.