Western Diocese

On Palm Sunday, March 28, 2010, Parish Priest Rev. Archpriest Fr. Hovsep Hagopian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon. He was assisted by Dns. Stepan Marikian, Varazdat Barseghian, Shant Dilanian, and the Choir under the leadership of Hrair Yeghiaian.

Also present for the Palm Sunday service were Parish Council Chair Mr. Vahan Aladadian and Ladies Society Chair Mrs. Lena Simonian.

The highlights of the day were the Sunday School students under the direction of Principal Aghavni Ashigian. Following the Palm Sunday service, the Parish Priest offered the "Terenpatzek" service and distributed Holy Communion to the faithful.

Amidst the jubilant voices of the Deacons and the Choir and the Sunday School children, the faithful were led to the yard in front of the church where Rev. Archpriest Fr. Hovsep Hagopian offered the Blessing of the Four Corners of the Earth (Andastan). The Parish Priest delivered his message to the faithful. "Let these olive branches exemplify the everlasting presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in your homes. Let us pray to God and ask Him to bless our homes and bring love, peace and prosperity."

The Palm Sunday service concluded with the Lord's Prayer. The faithful were treated to a reception prepared by the Ladies Society.