PRELATE HOSTS CHRISTMAS RECEPTION

       The Prelacy’s Vahakn and Hasmig Hovnanian Hall was filled with well-wishers at the Prelate’s Christmas reception on the evening of January 6. Archbishop Oshagan and Bishop Anoushavan welcomed the many friends who came to express their Christmas and New Year greetings. The traditional Home Blessing was conducted by Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, pastor of St. Illuminator’s Cathedral, New York City, with the participation of area clergy, Archpriest Fr. Moushegh Der Kaloustian, Pastor Emeritus of St. Illuminator’s Cathedral; Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, pastor of St. Sarkis Church; and Rev. Fr. Hovnan Bozoian, pastor of Sts. Vartanantz Church.

Rev. Fr. Mesrob Lakissian, flanked by Archbishop Oshagan and Bishop Anoushavan, conducts the Home Blessing service. At left are Rev. Fr. Nareg Terterian, and Archpriest Fr. Moushegh Der Kaloustian.

Some of the guests at the reception.