2015 News Archives
Weekly News – May 15, 2015
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH IN ENCINO Sunday, May 17, 2015 is the seventh Sunday of Easter, known as Second Palm Sunday. On this day, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino. Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian will celebrate Divine […]
His Holiness Aram I Begins Pontifical Visit to Eastern United States
On Sunday, May 10, 2015, His Holiness Aram I began his Pontifical Visit to the Eastern Prelacy with Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Church in Bethesda, Maryland. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, was among the delegation accompanying His Holiness. In his address to the congregation His Holiness spoke of the theme of the Pontifical Visit, […]
Pontifical Divine Liturgy and Banquet in Washington D.C.
On Saturday, May 9, 2015, the national commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial continued with Pontifical Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in the presence of over two thousand faithful and guests. Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Holiness Karekin II, assisted by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, […]
Prelate in Washington for Armenian Genocide Centennial National Commemoration
Earlier this week, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian departed for Washington D.C. to participate in the national commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial presided by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of all Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia. His Excellency Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Republic of Armenia, Armenian […]
Weekly News – May 8, 2015
“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the love of a mother” – St. Therese of Lisieux With utmost gratitude we thank all the mothers for their undying love, nurturing care, and untold sacrifices for the wellbeing of their children and families. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with our […]
43rd Representatives Assembly Commends Endeavors of the Prelate and Councils
– ASSEMBLY EXPRESSES SOLIDARITY TO SIS CATHOLICOSATE LAWSUIT AND ARMENIAN COMMUNITY IN SYRIA – GAIZAG AND ANAHID OHANESIAN AWARDED “ST. DERTAD” AND “ST. ASHKHEN” MEDALS On the afternoon of Friday, May 1st, 2015, the 43rd Representatives Assembly convened at the Prelacy “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall, presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, […]
Prelate Presides over Divine Liturgy and Blessing of Genocide Centennial Monument at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino
On Sunday, May 3, 2015, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino and delivered the sermon on the Feast of the Apparition of the Holy Cross. Following the service, His Eminence presided over the unveiling and blessing of the new monument dedicated to the Armenian Genocide Centennial. […]
Weekly News – May 1, 2015
43RD REPRESENTATIVES ASSEMBLY CONVENES On the afternoon of Friday, May 1st, 2015, the 43rd Representatives Assembly convened at the “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall, presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with the participation of Clergy, Central Executive members, Religious and Executive Councils, Delegates, Boards of Trustees Chairs, principals, directors, and members […]
Pilibos 11th Grade Students Receive Prelate’s Blessings Prior to Pilgrimage to Armenia
On Thursday, April 30, 2015, the 11th grade class of Rose and Alex Pilibos School visited the Prelate to receive the blessings of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, prior to their pilgrimage to Armenia in two weeks. The 61 students arrived in the morning accompanied by their teachers, and headed to the “St. Dertad and […]
Prelate’s First Sermon After the Canonization Ceremony – “Our Martyrs are now our Intercessors”
On April 23, 2015, the world witnessed the canonization of Armenian Genocide martyrs at the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, a historic and moving commemoration which reinforced the fervor of the Armenian people. That same faith and spirit will live on throughout our Prelacy Churches with the relics of our holy martyrs, through which our […]
Armenians Worldwide Rally to Commemorate the Armenian Genocide Centennial
The centennial of the Armenian Genocide, a historic juncture in the life of the Armenian people, was fittingly commemorated around the world on April 24, 2015 and in the days preceding and following. From Armenia to countries across the globe with Armenian populations, unprecedented commemorations were held to remember our martyrs, to remind the world […]
1.5 Million Martyrs of the Armenian Genocide Canonized into the Sainthood
Thursday, April 23, 2015 will forever remain a historic and unforgettable day in the life of the Armenian people as on this day, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, conducted the canonization ceremony of our 1.5 million martyrs of the Armenian […]
Clergy Conference held ahead of 43rd Representatives Assembly
On Tuesday, April 21, 2015, the annual clergy conference in preparation for the upcoming 43rd Representatives Assembly was held at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with the participation of all Prelacy Clergy. The day began with a prayer service, during which the Prelate delivered his meditation […]
Weekly News – April 23, 2015
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. SARKIS CHURCH IN PASADENA Sunday, April 26, 2015 is the fourth Sunday of Easter, known as Red Sunday. H.E. It is also the first Divine Liturgy that will be celebrated following the canonization of our martyrs. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy at […]
Prelate Presented with City of Inglewood Proclamation Recognizing the Armenian Genocide
On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed Inglewood City Council member Ralph Franklin, who had come to the Prelacy to present His Eminence with a proclamation by the City of Inglewood declaring April 24, 2015 as a day of remembrance of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923. The Councilmember was accompanied by […]