On September 5, Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II left for U.S.  He will hold meetings with representatives of Western Diocese of Armenian Apostolic Church.

Within the framework of the visit, Karekin II will conduct an anointment ceremony of Surb Ghevond Church, to be held on September 11.

On September 9, His Holliness Karekin II will carry out an anointment ceremony of the Armenian Genocide memorial in Boston.