On the morning of Wednesday, April 11, 2012, Easter services were held at Ararat Home in Mission Hills, presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with the participation of clergy members.
The Prelate and clergy members first visited the nursing facility where they sang an Easter hymn and led a prayer service, after which the Prelate blessed bread, salt, and water. Clergy members then offered Holy Communion to the residents. The service concluded with the Prelate conveying his Easter wishes to the residents.
Divine Liturgy was then celebrated at the Chapel. Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon. Clergy members sang Easter hymns, conducted the blessing of the home service, offered Holy Communion and their blessings to the residents.
A luncheon hosted by the Board of Directors followed.
