On Saturday, May 10, 2014, the Western Prelacy hosted the first annual Southern California Armenian Schools’ Poetry Competition at the “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall. The event was held under the auspices of the Prelacy, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles, and organized by the Board of Regents of […]
On Tuesday, July 22, 2014, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, welcomed members of the ANCA-WR “America We Thank You: An Armenian Tribute to Near East Relief” initiative. Participants in the meeting included ANCA-WR Chair Nora Hovsepian, Esq.buy Cozaar generic https://blobuyinfo.com over the counter , committee Co-Chairs Ms. Vanna Kitsinian, Esq. and Ms. Hermineh Pakhanians, ANCA-WR Government […]
On Sunday, July 20, 2014 the Feast of St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen, the first Christian king and queen of Armenia, which is also the name day of the Prelacy “St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen” Chapel, was celebrated with Episcopal Divine Liturgy and the blessing of madagh. Divine Liturgy was celebrated by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh […]
His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, the Executive Council, and the “Harut Barsamian Scholarship Fund” Committee hereby announce that applications for the Scholarship Fund are being accepted for the 2014-2015 academic year. The Fund was established by Prof. Harut Barsamian to assist students of Armenian descent in obtaining higher education in the United States.buy xenical […]
The Western Prelacy is pleased to announce the publication of a special volume titled Ode to Armenian Mothers. The book, compiled by distinguished educator Sarkis Panossian, is a collection of works by famed Armenian poets. It begins with the preface by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. Brief biographical notes and photos of the poets are […]
On Wednesday, July 9, 2014, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, departed for Las Vegas to meet with St. Garabed Church Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Arsen Kassabian and Parish Council members regarding final renovation projects at St. Garabed Church and Cultural Center. The Prelate had his first meeting with the Pastor and Parish Council on Wednesday […]
On Tuesday, July 8, 2014, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, visited St. Sarkis Church of Pasadena where he conveyed his blessings and message to the young participants of the third annual Vacation Bible School organized by the Parish Pastor and Board of Trustees. Over four one-week sessions beginning on June 16, over 100 students ages […]
On the evening of Monday, July 7, a reception was held in honor of His Holiness Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, who was recently elected and installed as the new Patriarch of Antioch and All the East. Upon the invitation of H.E. Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan, Patriarchal Vicar of the Western U.S., H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, […]
On Saturday, July 5th the 39th Homenetmen Navasartian games and festival concluded with the closing ceremony, which features the parade of athletes and scouts and the distribution of championship trophies. The Prelate attended the closing ceremony and delivered his message. His Eminence was accompanied by Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian. Executive Council Chair Mr. Vahe Hovaguimian […]
On this joyous day, as we join our fellow citizens in celebrating the 238th anniversary of the independence of this great nation, we pray for Almighty God to bless and keep in peace the leadership, armed forces, and citizenry of this land we are proud to call home. A happy and safe 4th of July […]
On Sunday, June 29, the 19th anniversary of the election and consecration of His Holiness Aram I as Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia was celebrated with Pontifical Thanksgiving Prayers (Hayrabedagan Maghtank) throughout all the Prelacies of the Holy See worldwide. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, conducted the service at Holy Martyrs Church in […]
On Thursday, June 26, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, paid a pastoral visit to the St. Gregory Church parish community in San Francisco, where he held meetings with Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Khoren Habeshian, Delegates, and Board of Trustees members. His Eminence was accompanied by Deacon Avo Markarian, a candidate for the priesthood. The purpose […]
PONTIFICAL THANKSGIVING PRAYER IN PRELACY CHURCHES By the ordinance of the Prelate, on Sunday, June 29, Pontifical Thanksgiving Prayer (Hayrabedagan Maghtank) will be offered in Prelacy Churches celebrating the 19th anniversary of the election and consecration of His Holiness Aram I as Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia. The Prelate will preside over Divine […]
On Thursday, June 26, 2014, the House Foreign Affairs Committee adopted H.R. 4347 holding Turkey accountable for the return of stolen Christian properties in Turkey and occupied Cyprus. Earlier in the week, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, sent letters to members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee urging them to vote in favor of the […]
