The consecration of the new painting and new front doors for the St. Illuminator’s Cathedral by Archbishop Oshagan took place on Sunday, January 6, following Christmas services.
The impressive new doors were sponsored by Mr. Ardashes Bedrosian. The Cathedral has undergone a major renovation and transformation during the past few years. The new doors and the new painting are the most recent projects to be completed.
“Crucifixion” painting is donated by Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Agajian in loving memory of their sister Ani Agajian-Gralian.
Painter: Rudik Petrosian
Oshagan Srpazan is blessing Mr. Ardashes Bedrosian, the sponsor of the new front doors
From left to right: Viken Najarian, Tony Vartanian, Ardashes Bedrosian, Archbishop Oshagan, Der Mesrob, Michael Yetemian, Antranig Vartanian, Christopher Hufcut (North Jersey Door Center) and Hovannes Bakalian
Rev. Mesrob Lakissian, Mr. Ardashes Bedrosian, Mr. Jerry Agajian and Mr. Rudik Petrosian
Archbishop Choloyan consecrates the painting of Crucifixion