On January 28, Diocesan Primate Archbishop Khajag Barsamian visited St. Mary Armenian Church in Hollywood, FL, to preside over the 20th ordination anniversary of Rev. Fr. Vartan Joulfayan.

During the badarak the Primate ordained four young altar servers. Following his sermon, he presented Fr. Joulfayan with the Floral Pilon in honor of the pastor’s milestone. A large crowd gathered afterwards for a celebratory luncheon.

Bishop Nareg Berberian, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Brazil, was also present and offered congratulatory remarks.