April 6, 2007
PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
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DURING THE WASHING OF THE FEET CEREMONY
LET US FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS
OF HUMILITY AND SERVICE
Maundy Thursday is one of the most poignant days of Holy Week, a
day when we commemorate the Last Supper and the betrayal of Jesus.
On the afternoon of Thursday, April 5th, H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, conducted the Washing of the Feet services
at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena, assisted at the altar by parish pastor
Rev. Khoren Babochian. Later in the evening the Prelate conducted Vigil
service at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello.
During services in Pasadena, the Prelate washed the feet of
children, the parish pastor and deacons, to symbolize Jesus washing His
disciples’ feet at the Last Supper. He called on the parishioners to follow
in the example of Jesus and to be led by His teachings on love, humility,
and service. "Let us live in humility and dedicate our lives to the true
path of our Savior," stressed the Prelate.
During vigil services in Montebello, the Prelate speaking on the
earthly mission of Jesus Christ, stressed that Christ was subjected to
betrayal, arrest, and torture for our sins, therefore we as Christians must
continue to follow in His example and atone for our sins.
The same services were also conducted in all of our churches.