In celebration of the Nativity and Theophany of our Lord Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and clergy members visited Ararat Home in Mission Hills for a prayer service and the blessing of water. The day began at 10:00 a.m. with a prayer and the blessing of water in the Residents Dining Room of the Nursing Facility. Following the service, the Prelate conveyed his well wishes to the administration and residents for a blessed New Year. At 10:30 a.m., Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Sheen Chapel for Assisted Living residents. The celebrant was Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian, who also delivered the sermon. At noon, the Prelate and clergy were hosted to a luncheon by the administration.
On the Occasion of the Centenary of the Holy Cross Armenian Parish, Montebello
PRELATE’S MESSAGE OF BLESSING With cordial Christian love and justifiable national pride, on behalf of the Western Prelacy, we greet... [...]