2014 News Archives
Glendale Memorial Hospital President Jack Ivie Visits the Prelacy
On Wednesday, March 5, 2014, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center President Mr. Jack Ivie, who was accompanied by Ms. Marie Filipian, Community Relations and Business Development Manager, and Rev. Cassie McCarty, Director of Mission Integration and Spiritual Care Services. Rev. Fr. Vazken Atmajian joined […]
Prelate Presides over First Sunrise Service of Lent at Holy Martyrs Church
On Wednesday, March 5, 2014, the first Sunrise Service of the Lent season was held in Prelacy Churches. In keeping with tradition, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the first Sunrise service at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino. Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian and Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian participated in the service. Among the […]
Western Prelacy Vartanants Celebration at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena
On Thursday, February 27, 2014, the legacy of the Vartanants saints was honored at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena with Divine Liturgy presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with the participation of Prelacy clergy members. Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon with the theme, “Father, those […]
Prelacy Clergy Celebrate the Feast of St. Ghevontiants
On Tuesday, February 25, 2014, all Prelacy clergy members gathered at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County to collectively celebrate the Feast of St. Ghevontiants. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the day’s services and events. The celebration began with morning service at the church. At the end of the service the Prelate […]
Weekly News – February 28, 2014
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH ON THE EVE OF GREAT LENT Sunday, March 2nd, 2014 is the Eve of Great Lent, or “Poon Paregentan”. On this day, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale. *** GREAT LENT […]
Prelate Welcomes Goguikian Foundation Executive Director
On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of Goguikian Foundation Executive Director Mrs. Soheila Hayek, who is currently in the U.S. to promote the Foundation’s mission. Ms. Hayek reported that the Goguikian Foundation is a non-profit, apolitical foundation established in 2008 in Lebanon by Michel Goguikian, son of the […]
Prelate Presides over Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello – Requiem for A.R.S. Members, Lt. Gurgen Margaryan, and Sumgait Massacre Victims
On Sunday, February 23rd, 2014, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. By the ordinance of the Prelate and in coordination with the Armenian Relief Society Regional Executive, requiem was held in all Prelacy Churches for departed ARS members and benefactors. Requiem […]
Armenian Language Revitalization Committee Established under the Auspices of the Western Prelacy
Upon the recommendation of the Representatives Assembly and the invitation of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive Council, last year a committee was launched within the Western Prelacy to focus on the revitalization and preservation of the Armenian language in the United States of America. The committee held its first meeting on May […]
Weekly News – February 21, 2014
REQUIEM FOR A.R.S. MEMBERS, LT. GURGEN MARGARYAN, AND SUMGAIT MASSACRE VICTIMS TO BE HELD IN PRELACY CHURCHES By the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and in coordination with the Armenian Relief Society Regional Executive, the last Sunday of each February is designated ARS Remembrance Day, when requiem is held in all Prelacy Churches […]
Glendale Adventist President Kevin Roberts Visits the Prelacy
On Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Glendale Adventist President Kevin Roberts paid his first visit to the Prelacy where he was welcomed by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, who was joined by Rev.buy lipitor generic https://rxnoprescriptionrxbuyonline.com/lipitor.html over the counter Fr. Vazken Atmajian. The cordial visit offered the opportunity for the Prelate and Mr. Roberts to discuss […]
Name Day Celebration of St. Sarkis Church of Pasadena
Over the weekend of February 15, 2014, the Feast of St. Sarkis, which is also the name day of St. Sarkis Church of Pasadena, was celebrated with a number of services, culminating on Sunday, February 16, with Episcopal Divine Liturgy celebrated by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the blessing of madagh. The name-day celebration […]
Celebrating the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord Service at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale – Traditional Gathering of Homenetmen Scouts
On Thursday, February 13, 2013, the Feast of the Presentation of our Lord to the Temple (Dyarnentarach) was celebrated in Prelacy Churches with eve of the feast service, the blessing of the four corners of the world (Antasdan), and lighting of the bonfire. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the service at St. Mary’s […]
Weekly News – February 14, 2014
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY ON THE FEAST OF ST. SARKIS Saturday, February 15, 2014 is the Feast of St. Sarkis and his son Mardiros. St. Sarkis the Commander was a devout and faithful Christian who alongside his son Mardiros and his fourteen soldiers was martyred in the fourth century for declaring his Christian faith. The feast […]
Former Assemblymember Anthony Portantino Visits the Prelacy
On Tuesday, February 11, 2014, former California State Assemblymember Anthony Portantino paid a courtesy visit to the Prelacy where he had a cordial meeting with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. His Eminence was joined by Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian, Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian, and Executive Council members Dr. Navasart Kazazian and Mr. Toros Kejejian. Mr. […]