YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 27, ARMENPRESS. The centennial of the Armenian Genocide will have its climax in the US in a commemoration in the capital city from May 7 to 9, reports "Armenpress" citing "Asbarez". All Armenian-American churches, compatriotic and benevolent organizations, and political groups are uniting to present one powerful voice to the American nation and the world.

The National Council of Churches, and the US Council of Catholic Bishops have formally invited President Barack Obama and members of the US Congress to attend the ecumenical service at the National Cathedral.

Partaking in the special service in Washington’s august National Cathedral will be the Catholicos of All Armenians Karekin II, and the Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I.

The three days of events in Washington D.C. will be under the auspices of the two Catholicoi.