Feast Of The Holy Cross Celebrated At St. Garabed Armenian Church

The faithful of St. Garabed Armenian Church in Rancho Mirage gathered on Sunday, September 13, 2026, for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

The day’s celebrant and homilist was the Rev. Fr. Serovbe Alanjian, Director of the Mission Parishes, who blessed the faithful and shared his spiritual joy at witnessing the unwavering commitment of the desert faithful to their Armenian Apostolic heritage.

In keeping with Armenian Church tradition, Fr. Serovbe also performed the blessing of the basil. Following the service, the blessed basil was distributed to the faithful, continuing a cherished tradition associated with the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

Fr. Serovbe expressed particular appreciation for the steadfast witness of the parishioners, whose devotion continues to sustain the life of St. Garabed Armenian Church under the pastoral leadership of Deacon Gevork Gevorkian, Deacon-in-charge.

The celebration brought the faithful together in prayer and fellowship, reaffirming their commitment to preserving and strengthening the spiritual life of the parish.