In Armenian Catholic Churches, on April 14, after the Great Thursday commemoration, Latsi Kisher; night prayers were held. After the last supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles, to commemorate his betrayal and the beginning of his physical torture; commemorative night prayers were held under the presidency of High Priest Vartan Kazancıyan at 8:00 pm at Taksim Surp Hovhan Vosgeperan Church. High Priest Vartan Kazancıyan was accompanied by Der Hayg Aram Çekiç, Gisa Sargavak Jan Acemoğlu, Der Hagop Minasyan, clergy and readers.
In this special prayer service, the supplications of Jesus Christ in distress and suffering after the last supper were repeated, accompanied by passages from the Bible. During the ceremony, which lasted until 11:30 pm, the Surp Hovhan Vosgeperan Church choir sang hymns under the direction of chief Zaven agay.
