WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, was invited by House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Congressman Adam Schiff (D-CA) to deliver the opening prayer before the U.S. House of Representatives, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).
“It was an honor to welcome Archbishop Derderian to our nation’s capital to deliver today’s opening prayer,” Rep. Schiff said. “I am so pleased that the House of Representatives was able to hear the inspiring words of such a distinguished and respected spiritual leader from our community. Archbishop Derderian has had a tremendous impact on people of all faiths and played a vital role in the religious and civic life of millions.”