The evening began at 4:00 PM with the Reading of the Prophecies (Ընթերցումներ). At 5:00 PM, our church was filled with reverence and light as we celebrated the Candlelight Divine Liturgy (Ճրագալոյցի Ս. Պատարագ), proclaiming Christ as the true Light who comes into the world.

In keeping with our sacred tradition, the first Christmas Home Blessing was offered in the fellowship hall, marking the official beginning of the Home Blessing season.

Following the Home Blessing service, the celebration continued with a festive Christmas dinner, graciously hosted by Mikayel and Marine Avagyan Gevorgyan. The evening was filled with warmth, fellowship, and gratitude as parishioners gathered to share a meal and rejoice in the Feast.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who participated and contributed to making this holy evening a beautiful and meaningful beginning to our Armenian Christmas celebration. We are especially grateful to Hovhannes Dervishyan and Maga Markosyan for their generous donation of the Christmas flowers that adorned our Holy Altar throughout Advent and Christmas. May the light of Christ continue to shine in our hearts and in our homes.