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    ARCHBISHOP TO HOST PRAYER SERVICE FOR 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

    Contra Costa Times, CA
    April 14 2015

    City News Service

    LOS ANGELES - An ecumenical prayer service to commemorate the 100th
    anniversary of the Armenian genocide will be held tonight at the
    Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

    Leaders of Armenian and other Christian denominations from throughout
    the state will gather at the altar to deliver special prayers in
    memory of Armenian genocide victims and to proclaim the importance
    of respecting human life and diversity.

    Mayor Eric Garcetti will deliver the keynote speech at the 7:30 p.m.

    service hosted by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez.

    The service will also include a procession of Armenian children
    carrying a lantern, symbolizing the light of Christ, into the
    cathedral.

    http://www.contracostatimes.com/news/ci_27911298/archbishop-host-prayer-service-100th-anniversary-armenian-genocide

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