Western Diocese

In celebration of (the Old Calendar - January 19) Christmas, the Jerusalem-Armenian Community of Los Angeles held a special midnight service on January 16, 2010 at St. John Garabed Armenian Church in Hollywood, California.

The Primate presided over the ceremony. He was joined by Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, Vicar General, Rev. Archpriest Frs. Manoug Markarian, Nareg Matarian and Arshag Khatchadourian. At the conclusion of the service, the Primate presided over the Blessing of the Water. A Christmas reception was followed the service.