On Saturday, May 18, 2019, the 12th annual Orthodox Day of Praise organized and hosted by St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Monica was held with the participation of members of the Armenian Apostolic, Coptic, Syriac, Serbian, Antiochian, Indian Malankara, Russian, and Ethiopian Orthodox Churches.
The day began with Divine Liturgy, followed by brunch during which members of the different churches had the opportunity to meet one other. The program followed, during which each Church presented hymns and songs in their respective languages.
By the directive of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, the Western Prelacy Choir, under the direction of Rev. Fr. Ghevont Kirazian, once again participated in this annual event and presented “The Lord’s Prayer,” Open for us, Lord,” “Lord, have mercy,” and “Holy, Holy.”
