In New York, the cross of the dome of St. Vardan Cathedral was consecrated and installed

The consecration ceremony of the cross took place following the Liturgy. This is the third cross erected on the shrine, the first one was installed in 1968, when the cathedral was built, then it was replaced on the 25th anniversary of the cathedral in 1993. The new cross was consecrated in the square in front of the cathedral. 6 members of the diocesan committees dealing with the construction and fundraising of the temple sprinkled the cross with wine, Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan blessed and anointed it.