New England Armenian Church Choirs during Consecration Day | Consecration Day: Choirs from the New England area participated during the consecration mass of Soorp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Church of Whitinsville, MA, November 24, 1957.

Armenian Archbishop Khoren Paroian Consecrating Soorp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Apostolic Church of Whitinsville, November 24, 1957 | Reverend Khachadoor Giragosian holding the train of Archbishop Khoren Paroian on the altar of Soorp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Church during its consecration.

Archbishop Khoren Paroian holding the silver dove containing holy chrism during the church's consecration ceremony, November 24, 1957. | Archbishop Khoren Paroian, with Father Khachadoor Giragosian and Deacons on the altar during the consecration ceremony and liturgy.

Armenian Church Consecration Day, November 24, 1957, Church Street | Cars parked along Church Street for the consecration ceremonies of Soorp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Apostolic Church of Whitinsville.

Consecration Day, November 24, 1957 of Soorp Asdvadzadzin Armenian Apostolic Church of Whitinsville, MA | Parishioners entering the newly built Armenian church to witness its consecration. Photo is taken from across 315 Church Street.