On Sunday, November 24, St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church celebrated two significant events: Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian's 40th anniversary of service in America and a surprise presentation honoring Der Nareg on the 20th anniversary of his ordination. During the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, Der Nareg was elevated to the rank of Archpriest by Archbishop Anoushavan.
During the service, the congregation received an encyclical from His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, elevating Der Nareg to the rank of Archpriest in recognition of his faithful service as a priest over the past twenty years.
We are truly blessed and grateful for Der Nareg's guidance, faith, and dedication to St. Sarkis Church during these two decades. The community expresses immense gratitude to God for blessing our parish with such an exceptional pastor whose commitment to his flock is extraordinary. Most notably, Der Nareg and Yeretzgin Annie are tireless in their devotion to guiding and teaching our youth. Congratulations, Der Nareg!
During the service, the congregation received an encyclical from His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, elevating Der Nareg to the rank of Archpriest in recognition of his faithful service as a priest over the past twenty years.
We are truly blessed and grateful for Der Nareg's guidance, faith, and dedication to St. Sarkis Church during these two decades. The community expresses immense gratitude to God for blessing our parish with such an exceptional pastor whose commitment to his flock is extraordinary. Most notably, Der Nareg and Yeretzgin Annie are tireless in their devotion to guiding and teaching our youth. Congratulations, Der Nareg!