His Holiness Aram I arrives in Los Angeles Thursday

His Holiness Aram I will visit the St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church in Hollywood Thursday.

The Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia and spiritual leader will tour the Western United States the following 20 days, where he has speaking engagements lined up at the University of California, Los Angeles and at various churches and venues.

His first stop at the St. Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church on 1614 N. Alexandria Ave. will start at 6:00 p.m. and includes a “Achachampouryr” blessing service.

Photo: A woman is silhouetted by a stained-glass window while she prays during a service at St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church in Glendale. Credit: File Photo