On January 1, 2021 the first mass of this year was held at the Church of Saint Nerses Shnorhali in Dohuk, headed by Father Masis Shahinian, where at the end of the mass the blessing of the pomegranate took place and the godfather of the cross was chosen for this year with the participation of deacons and members of the church choir. The mass was attended by members of the community administration committee in the province and a large number of believers.