On Tuesday, August 2, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy H.G. Bishop Krikor Chiftjian, Prelate of Azerbaijan, Iran, who is in Los Angeles on a brief visit.
The two Prelates had a discussion about the endeavors of their respective Prelacies. Bishop Chiftjian took the opportunity to personally congratulate the Prelate on his re-election and also spoke about religious life in Azerbaijan, Iran, notably the annual pilgrimage to St. Thaddeus Monastery.
By the invitation of the Prelate, Bishop Chiftjian will celebrate Divine Liturgy at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood on Sunday, August 14, the feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God.
