On Friday, Jan. 5, Adventist Health Glendale held a community ceremony celebrating Armenian Christmas.
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese Armenian Church of North America, presided over the holiday service for hospital patients, medical staff, and community members.
Archbishop Derderian extended benedictions of health, love, and hope as attendees were gifted holy water and blessed Gata bread.
Glendale City Councilmembers Ardy Kassakhian and Ara Najarian, and members of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce were also present for the hospital’s heartfelt community celebration.
First published in the January 13 print issue of the Glendale News-Press.
