On Tuesday, April 29, 2014, Glendale City Council candidate Vartan Gharpetian paid a courtesy visit to the Prelacy to receive the blessings of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. Executive Council member Dr. Navasart Kazazian joined the Prelate in the meeting, and Mr. Gharpetian was accompanied by Glendale ANC Chairman Berdj Karapetian. Mr. Gharpetian has been […]
On Tuesday, April 29, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of “Habitat for Humanity – Armenia” Resource Development Manager, Ms. Seda Arzumanyan, who has traveled from Armenia to present to the Diaspora community the organization’s latest proposed project. Executive Council member Dr. Navasart Kazazian joined in the meeting. Ms. Arzumanyan presented an overview […]
On Sunday, April 27, 2014, the ground blessing of the Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial was held at Memorial Park with the participation of over 700 community members, among them clergy, elected officials, students, and representatives of community organizations. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, participated in the ceremony. He was accompanied by Rev. Fr. Boghos […]
On Sunday, April 27, 2014, the first Sunday after Easter, in keeping with tradition H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at the Armenian Apostolic Church of North Hollywood. Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian and Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian participated in the service. Prior to the sermon, the Prelate first […]
Dear faithful, On this solemn day, we have gathered here to join in prayer for the souls of our martyrs and to renew and reaffirm our pledge to persevere in our cause undeterred, until we reach a just resolution of recognition, reparations, and justice. A few days ago we celebrated the Resurrection of our Lord […]
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY AT THE NORTH HOLLYWOOD PARISH Sunday, April 27, is New Sunday, also called Second Easter. Per tradition, on this day H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at the Armenian Apostolic Church of North Hollywood. The church is located at 13050 Vanowen St. in North Hollywood […]
In the past few days, Armenians worldwide have been commemorating the 99th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide through various events. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and/or representatives participated in the following commemorative events held in our community: On Thursday, April 24, the annual commemoration organized by the United Armenian Council was held at the Genocide […]
On the evening of Wednesday, April 23, 2014, clergy and faithful from the Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, and Evangelical Churches gathered at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale to honor the memory of our martyrs at the annual joint Divine Liturgy and Requiem conducted by the leaders of the three churches. Divine Liturgy was celebrated by […]
In accordance with Armenian Apostolic Church traditions, the day after the five major feast days is designated as a day of prayer in memory of deceased loved ones. Thus, on Monday, April 21, 2014, Easter Memorial Day or Merelots services were held at Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn “Hall of Liberty” and Glendale Forest Lawn “Church […]
On Sunday, April 20, 2014, Prelacy Churches were bustling as parishioners gathered to collectively celebrate the Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Easter Divine Liturgy at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale and delivered his Easter message to the thousands of faithful in attendance. His […]
Following the solemnity of Good Friday, on Saturday, April 19, 2014, the jubilant hymn “Christ is Risen from the dead” resonated throughout Prelacy Churches as Prelacy faithful joyfully celebrated the Light of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with Divine Liturgy and the Easter Eve candle-lighting ceremony. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Easter […]
& On the evening of April 18, 2014, Good Friday services were held within Prelacy Churches with the participation of large numbers of faithful. Parishioners congregated at their local parishes, flowers in hand, to collectively commemorate the burial of our Lord Jesus Christ by placing flowers on His tomb. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided […]
PRELATE TO CELEBRATE EASTER DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH IN GLENDALE On Sunday, April 20, 2014, the Feast of the Glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ will be celebrated in all Prelacy churches and parishes. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver his Easter message at St. Mary’s Church […]
On the evening of Maundy Thursday, April 17, 2014, the solemn Vigil service commemorating the betrayal, arrest, trial, and persecution of our Lord Jesus Christ was held in Prelacy Churches. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the emotionally and spiritually moving service at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena. The service began with twelve candles […]
Maundy Thursday is among the most poignant days of Holy Week, commemorating the final days of the earthly ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ with various services rich in symbolism. On the morning of Thursday, April 17, 2014, Divine Liturgy was celebrated in Prelacy Churches commemorating the sacrament of the Eucharist instituted by Jesus […]
