On Tuesday, December 25, 2018, the Armenian Apostolic Church will observe the Feast of St. Stephen the proto-deacon and proto-martyr.
On Sunday, December 23rd, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy at the Crescenta Valley parish and deliver his sermon on the life, service, and martyrdom of St. Stephen. Given that the feast is a celebration of deacons, the Prelate will bless and commend deacons on this occasion.
H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Vicar General, will deliver the sermon at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino.
