An ecumenical prayer service to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armenian genocide will be held Tuesday night at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.
Leaders of Armenian and other Christian denominations from throughout the state will gather at the altar to deliver special prayers in memory of Armenian genocide victims and to proclaim the importance of respecting human life and diversity.
Mayor Eric Garcetti will deliver the keynote speech at the 7:30 p.m. service hosted by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez.
The service will also include a procession of Armenian children carrying a lantern, symbolizing the light of Christ, into the cathedral.
—City News Service