INTERCOMMUNAL CHURCH SERVICE
Friday, April 24, 2026, 7:00 PM
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, PA
This historic Service of Gratitude, Unity, and Commemoration, remembering the Holy Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide and honoring America250, will unite the Armenian community in faith. The service will be presided over by Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan, Archbishop Anoushavan, and Bishop Mikael Mouradian, with clergy from all five Armenian churches in the Greater Philadelphia area and an Armenian community choir. A special additional ceremony will follow in an adjacent garden, making this a meaningful, can’t-miss moment of unity and commemoration.
Event Details
Date:
Friday, April 24, 2026
Service Time:
The church service will commence promptly at 7:00pm and will conclude at 8:00pm.
After Service:
Following the service, all are welcome to join the clergy immediately outside the Cathedral in the dedication and blessing of the new Armenian Khatchkar that has been gifted to the Cathedral by the Philadelphia Armenian community.
The choir and students from the Armenian Sisters Academy will perform.
The dedication service will end at approximately 8:30pm.
Location:
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, PA
Parking:
Limited complimentary parking is available at the Cathedral’s parking lot, located at 17th Street (GPS address 222 North 17th Street). Arrive early!
Alternate parking: street parking, Gateway Parking Garage- entrances on Spring & 16th Streets, and Sheraton Hotel Parking Garage, entrance on 16th & 17th Streets.
Accessibility:
Disabled ramp access is available from the parking lot as well as on the opposite side of the building.
Transportation:
We have reached our transportation limit, so unfortunately, we’re not able to offer this option anymore.