On Sunday, January 19, the Rev. Fr. Tateos Abdalian, director of the Diocese’s Mission Parish program, visited the Armenian Church of Jacksonville, where he celebrated the Divine Liturgy and performed the “Blessing of Water” service.

(See PHOTOS on the FLArmenians Facebook Page)

The community then gathered for a festive dinner. Parishioners who are celebrating January birthdays were honored, and an afternoon of music and dance followed.