Armenian Christmas – January 6, 2012
Friday, January6, alarge number of Christians attended the Christmas service at the Armenian Church in Bucharest. The service was officiated by His Grace Bishop Datev Hagopian together with Father Bogdan Ezras and Father Krikor Radu Holca. With this occasion the New Year and Christmas Message from His Holiness Karekin II and the Christmas message from the part of His Grace Bishop Datev Hagopian were read.
After the service, Santa Claus visited the children at the Dudian Library. The gifts were offered with the support of the UAR.
In the afternoon a Christmas party was held at the Cotroceni Restaurant. About 200 people attended the party and the atmosphere was joyful thanks to the large number of young people who participated.
You can see pictures from these events in the photo montage below.
Photos by Mihai Gheorghiu, Paul Agopian and Mcrtici Baghdasarian
You can find more photos at http://www.facebook.com/ArmeniansInRomania
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