ST. STEPHEN’S CELEBRATES BLESSING OF WATER

St. Stephen’s Church in New Britain, Connecticut, marked the Blessing of Water ceremony with reverence and fellowship. The celebrant, Fr. Aram Stepanian, led the service, with Daniel Zaborowski honored as the Godfather of the Cross. Also participating were Archdeacon Ed Vartabedian and Subdeacon Kit Kaolian. 

The newly refurbished votive candlestand was rededicated during the event, with parishioners lighting oil candles in memory of their loved ones. As a special gesture, everyone received an ornament containing a message inspired by His Eminence Archbishop Anoushavan, featuring Matthew 7:7: “Ask, and it will be given to you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.”