On Sunday, August 11, a reception in honor Sheriff Peter Koutoujian’s Congressional bid was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Mark and Paulette Geragos and Mr. Brian Katabeck at the Geragos residence, with special guest Sheriff Lee Baca and his wife Carol. Forty Martyrs Church pastor Rev. Fr. Karekin Bedourian was in attendance and conveyed […]
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY IN FRESNO ON THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE GRAPE BLESSING AND FESTIVAL On Sunday, August 11, 2013, the Fresno Armenian community will celebrate an important milestone, the 100th anniversary of the traditional Blessing of the Grapes and Festival, which is held each year on the eve of the Feast of the Assumption […]
On Wednesday, August 7, 2013, the spiritual leaders of the Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, and Evangelical Churches gathered at the Western Diocese in Burbank for a meeting to discuss general issues concerning the three churches and to upcoming collaborative endeavors. Participating in the meeting were H.E. Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, who hosted the meeting, H.E. […]
On the morning of Tuesday, August 6, 2013, the Religious Council held its meeting at the Prelacy, presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with the participation of clergy members from Southern California parishes. The meeting convened with a collective prayer. The Prelate first acknowledged the appointment of Very Rev. Fr. Muron […]
Sunday, August 4, 2013 was a special day for the St. Sarkis Church parish community of Pasadena as faithful had gathered to meet their new pastor, Rev. Fr. Boghos Baltayan, who was celebrating his first Divine Liturgy since his appointment as pastor. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy, during which he […]
On the evening of Wednesday, July 31, 2013, the Western Prelacy family and community gathered at the “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall to bid farewell to Consul General Grigor Hovhannissian who will soon embark on his new mission as the first Ambassador of Armenia to Mexico. The reception was held under the auspices […]
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, the Religious and Executive Councils announce the appointment of Rev. Fr. Boghos Baltayan as Pastor of St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena. Fr. Boghos and his family arrived in Los Angeles from Greece on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He will begin his service on August 1st, 2013, and will celebrate […]
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossiann, Prelate, and the Religious and Executive Councils announce the appointment of Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian as Dean of Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello, where he will serve alongside Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian. Fr. Muron will begin his new mission on August 1st, 2013. His schedule permitting, Fr. […]
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH – REQUIEM FOR THE LISBON 5 MARTYRS Saturday, July 27, 2013 is the 30th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Lisbon 5. By the request of the Lisbon 5 commemoration committee and the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on Sunday, July 28, requiem […]
On Sunday, July 21st, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. The day marked two somber occasions, the recent passing of senior Catholicosate Brotherhood member Archbishop Ardavazt Terterian, and the third anniversary of the passing of former Prelate Archbishop Sumbat Lapajian. […]
On Saturday, July 20, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, consecrated a sacred painting depicting the Holy Translators at the Prelacy “St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen” Chapel. Accompanying and assisting the Prelate were Crescenta Valley Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Ghevont Kirazian and Deacon Khatchig Shannakian. The painting honors the memory of Hagop Ohanian, whose […]
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL – REMEMBERING ARCHBISHOP SUMBAT LAPAJIAN On Sunday, July 21st, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. At the conclusion of Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will preside over the requiem service. Prayers […]
His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, members of the Brotherhood, and the Great House of Cilicia extended family mourns the loss of senior Brotherhood member, H.E. Archbishop Ardavazt Terterian, who entered eternal rest on Thursday, July 18, 2013. Archbishop Ardavazt will be remembered as an exemplary clergymen, a faithful and humble servant who devotedly served […]
St. Sarkis Church of Pasadena Sunday School last year initiated a new program named Vacation Bible School (VBS), where children ages 3 and up learn Bible stories and prayers, participate in Psalm readings, singing, and fun and educational games and activities. Over one hundred children are taking part in this year’s VBS, titled “Text […]
On Friday, July 12, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the new Chairman of Armenia Fund Western Region, Mr. Antranig Baghdassarian, who was accompanied by Armenia Fund WR Executive Director Mr. Sarkis Kotanjian. The Prelate was accompanied by Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian. The Prelate congratulated Mr. Baghdassarian on his election as Chairman […]
