On Thanksgiving Day, the Diocesan Primate Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, accompanied by the Diocesan Council Chair and former Chairman and present member of the Board of Trustees of Ararat Home Los Angeles Inc. Joseph Kanimian, Esq. paid a visit to the residents of Ararat Home in Mission Hills.

The Primate and the Diocesan Council chairman met with the residents and staff at both the skilled nursing facility as well as the assisted living facility. In his remarks, the Diocesan Council Chairman Joseph Kanimian, Esq. thanked the Primate for visiting the facility on Thanksgiving Day to bless the residents and the staff. He also thanked the staff for providing an utmost care to our elderly residents.

In his remarks, the Primate noted the importance of Thanksgiving as he thanked God for the many blessings and graces bestowed upon all on the festive day. His Eminence commended the administrative staff and nurses alike in providing selfless and compassionate care for the elderly of the community.

Also present at Ararat Home were the organization’s Chief Operating Officer Derik Ghookasian and Executive Director Margarita Kechichian. Members of the Hye Riders Motorcycle Club were also among the visitors at Ararat Home on Thanksgiving Day.