WHITINSVILLE, Mass. — A special joint prayer service for the Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide was held at St. Asdvadzadzin Church on April 24 by Rev. Ardag Arabian, Rev. Tadeos Barseghyan, Rev. Mikael Der Khosrofian, Rev. Avedis Boynerian from the Worcester County Armenian Churches, Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church, the Church of Our Saviour, the Armenian Church of the Martyrs, and St. Asdvadzadzin Church, respectively.
The service began at the Khatchkar dedicated to the 1,500,000 victims of the Armenian Geocide which is on the front lawn of the church with a large number of attendees from throughout Central Massachusetts.
The victims of the Genocide were canonized in 2015.
After the outdoor prayers the service moved into the Sanctuary St. Asdvadzadzin church for continuation and a special sermon by Rev. Ardag Arabian.
A fellowship took place after the service.
