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    Glendale News Press- CA
    Jan 4 2014

    Armenian religious leaders celebrate Christmas

    Archbishop blesses water to symbolize Jesus' baptism.

    January 03, 2014|By Kelly Corrigan

    Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center hosted a water blessing
    ceremony to celebrate Christmas days before the Jan. 6 date that marks
    the Epiphany, or the baptism of Jesus.

    Archbishop Moushegh Mardirosian, who was accompanied by fellow
    religious leaders, said the members of the Armenian Apostolic Church
    traditionally celebrate Christmas on Jan. 6.

    `At this most joyous time of the year, once again we thank God for
    another year, and for the greatest gift of all - the birth of our lord
    and savior, Jesus Christ.'

    Mardirosian led a ceremony in which he blessed water in a bowl,
    symbolizing Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist in the Jordan River.

    Following the ceremony, Mardirosian said a prayer to bless the
    hospital's staff and patients.

    The ceremony has taken place for years at the hospital, but it was the
    first time it was held in the main lobby, where dozens of hospital
    staff members convened.

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    Jack Ivie, president of Glendale Memorial, said the ceremony is
    largely for the hospital's employees, many of whom are of Armenian
    descent.

    Following the blessing, those who attended were welcome to take small
    containers of the blessed water for themselves or for patients.

    http://articles.glendalenewspress.com/2014-01-03/news/tn-gnp-armenian-religious-leaders-celebrate-christmas-20140103_1_baptism-ceremony-hospital-staff-members

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