Diocesan Primate Bishop Mesrop Parsamyan and Diocesan Legate Archbishop Vicken Aykazian were among the Christian leaders gathered at the White House on April 1 for a Holy Week Easter luncheon.
The gathering hosted by President Trump brought together clergy and faith leaders from across the country for a time of fellowship and prayer during the most sacred season of the Christian year.
Reflecting on the occasion, Bishop Mesrop described it as “a beautiful moment of sharing the message of Holy Week and our common joy in the Risen Christ.” He added that he was “grateful to be at the house of the entire American people, alongside fellow church leaders, to break bread together, exchange greetings, and affirm the enduring place of faith in public life.”
The program included prayer, music, and conversation, with participation from a wide range of clergy representing Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox denominations. It was part of a series of Holy Week observances in Washington, highlighting the role of faith communities across the nation.