H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive Council joyfully announce that allocations have been made to Prelacy Schools and the Charles Keyan Armenian Community School of Fresno from the “Sarkis Boghossian Fund”. The fund was established by the late benefactor Sarkis Boghossian in memory of his wife and children. According to the benefactor’s wish, […]
On Monday, February 13, 2012, the eve of the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord to the Temple was celebrated in Prelacy churches with evening services followed by the traditional bonfire. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the service and delivered his message at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale. Clergy members participated in […]
On Monday, February 13, 2012, the Armenian Church celebrated the Feasts of Ghevontiants, which is also a celebration of clergy. Each year, this feast is celebrated within the Prelacy with Divine Liturgy and the annual Ghevontiants clergy conference. The day began in the morning with Divine Liturgy celebrated by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, at […]
On Sunday, February 12, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. After the service, the Prelate presided over the 25th anniversary and grand reopening of the newly renovated Tumanjian Hall. The benefactor, Mr. George Tumanjian, and members of the Tumanjian family participated in […]
On the morning of Friday, February 10, 2012, Ferrahian School tenth grade students visited the Prelacy, accompanied by teachers Ara Kazanjian and Rafi Hagopian. Upon their arrival the students were welcomed by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Christian Education Department Co-Director Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian, and Crescenta Valley Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Ghevont Kirazian, […]
COMMUNIQUÉ We hereby bring to the attention of our faithful that in the past few weeks there have been unsettling occurrences regarding the departure of Christian Education Department Co-Chair Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian due to federal immigration laws. We understand and respect the concerns expressed by those towards this matter. The Executive Council is […]
We hereby bring to the attention of our faithful that in the past few weeks there have been unsettling occurrences regarding the departure of Christian Education Department Co-Chair Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian due to federal immigration laws. We understand and respect the concerns expressed by those towards this matter. The Executive Council is taking […]
On Saturday, February 4, 2012, the Armenian Church celebrated the Feast of St. Sarkis and his son Mardiros. This feast is also a celebration of the name day of St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena. On this occasion, on Sunday, February 5, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy, delivered the sermon, and conducted the […]
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY AND BLESSING OF MADAGH ON THE NAME DAY OF ST. SARKIS CHURCH IN PASADENA On Saturday, February 4, 2012, the Armenian Church will celebrate the Feast of St. Sarkis and his son Mardiros. This feast is also a celebration of the name day of St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena. On this occasion, […]
On Sunday, January 29, 2012, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered his message at Holy Trinity Church in Fresno on the occasion of the 111th anniversary of the church. Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Vahan Gosdanian and deacons assisted at the altar. Prior to the sermon, the Prelate gave thanks to Almighty […]
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY ON THE 111TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLY TRINITY CHURCH OF FRESNO On Sunday, January 29, 2012, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Holy Trinity Church in Fresno on the occasion of the 111th anniversary of the church. Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Vahan Gosdanian will assist […]
On Tuesday, January 24, 2012, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) Board of Directors members, led by President Dr. Frieda Jordan. Religious Council Chair Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian and Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian joined the Prelate in the meeting. The meeting began with the guests conveying […]
On Monday, January 23, 2012, French Senate approved a bill criminalizing denial of the Armenian Genocide. The lower house of French Parliament passed the bill last month. On behalf of our Prelacy, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, sent a letter to Consul General David Martinon of the French Consulate in Los Angeles, saluting the bold […]
In response to the proclamation of 2012 as the “Year of the Armenian Book” by H.H. Catholicos Aram I, the Western Prelacy has published the latest book by Garo Bedrosian titled Journey to the Armenian Heritage. The book is printed by “Hye Kir” and the design and layout is by Siroon Yeretzian and Harry Mesrobian. […]
By the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on Sunday, January 22, 2012, the Pontifical Encyclical of H.H. Catholicos Aram I proclaiming 2012 the “Year of the Armenian Book” will be read in all Prelacy Churches during Divine Liturgy in place of a sermon. The Prelate will preside over Divine Liturgy at Holy Martyrs […]
