New priest ordained in the Iraqi Armenian Diocese

By Ara S. Ashjian
An Iraqi Armenian settled in Yerevan, Armenia

Father Torkom is the name of the newest priest of the Iraqi Armenian Orthodox Church. The celebrant of the Divine Liturgy and ordaining bishop was His Eminence Archbishop Avak Asadourian, the Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Iraq.
Father Torkom is the former deacon Vartan Torkomian. The ordination took place at St. Mary Mother of God Church in the southern city of Basra on 21-22 August 2008.
At the end of the sermon, His Eminence Archbishop Avak Asadourian congratulated the newly ordained priest wishing him long and prosperous years to serve in a better way our ancient Church and the faithful put under his care.

http://www.azad-hye.net/diary/2008/new-priest-ordained-in-the-iraqi-armenian-diocese.htm

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