On Thursday, March 5, 2015, diplomat Valery Mkrtumian, recently appointed Minister Plenipotentiary at the Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles, visited the Prelacy where he had a cordial meeting with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. His Eminence and the honored formed an enduring friendship in 2001 when Mr. Mkrtumian was appointed to serve as […]
On the evening of Friday, February 27, 2015, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Lenten vigil service at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale, after which His Eminence paid a visit to the Armenian Ecclesiastical Brotherhood center in Glendale where he conducted vigil service and conveyed his Lenten message to the members. The Prelate was […]
On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of historian and Professor Dr. Ashot Melkonyan and his wife, who were joined by ARS Regional Executive Co-Chair Mrs. Maral Matossian and Javakhk Fund Committee representatives. A native of Javakhk, the honored guest was invited to Los Angeles by the ARS to […]
On Friday, February 27, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed members of the LA2DC Organizing Committee, Ohan Baghdassarian, Greg Aghamanoukian, and Vahe Babaian, who had come to convey information and ask for the blessings and support of the Prelate. The guests explained that LA2DC: The Race for Recognition is a cycling and running event aimed […]
On Friday, February 27, 2015, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed representatives from the American University of Armenia (AUA), Arina Zohrabian, Director of Admissions, and Mato Senekeremian, Assistant Director of Development at AUA Corporation who had come to the Prelacy to present the various study opportunities available at the AUA for local Armenian-American students, including […]
On Wednesday, February 25, 2015, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Lent Sunrise Service at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale, and later over the Western Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary annual Lenten lunch. The Sunrise Service commenced with the Lord’s Prayer and continued with psalms and hymns. Rev. Fr. Boghos Tinkjian, Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian, and […]
On Sunday, February 22, 2015, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at the Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley. Following the service, by the invitation of the parish Educational Committee, the Prelate delivered a lecture on the canonization of Armenian Genocide martyrs. The day began with Divine Liturgy […]
On Saturday, February 21, 2015, Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School celebrated the 40th anniversary of its establishment with a gala banquet held at Taglyan Hall in Hollywood. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, presided over the banquet, during which sixteen teachers and administrators who have served at the school for over twenty years were honored. Executive Council […]
On Wednesday, February 18, 2015, the first Sunrise Service of Lent was conducted in Prelacy Churches. As per tradition, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the first Sunrise Service at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino, and later attended the annual Lent luncheon organized by the local ARS “Anahid” Chapter. Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Razmig […]
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AND LECTURE ON THE CANONIZATION OF ARMENIAN GENOCIDE MARTYRS AT THE CRESCENTA VALLEY PARISH – REQUIEM FOR ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY MEMBERS By the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the request of the Armenian Relief Society Regional Executive, on Sunday, February 22, 2015, requiem prayers will be […]
On Tuesday, February 15, 2015, representatives from the Armenian Relief Society Western Regional Executive visited the Prelacy where they met with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, to discuss collaborative endeavors and Genocide centennial commemorations. ARS Central Executive Chair Vicky Marashlian joined the delegation, which was led by ARS Regional Executive Co-Chairs Rebecca Berberian and Maral […]
On Friday, February 13, 2015, the feast of the Presentation of our Lord to the Temple was commemorated in Prelacy churches with a special service comprising the blessing of children, the blessing of the four corners of the world, and the traditional lighting of the bonfire. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, conducted the service and […]
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH ON THE EVE OF GREAT LENT Sunday, February 15, 2015 is the Eve of Great Lent, or “Poon Paregentan”. It is traditionally a day of merriment and feasting with family and loved ones in preparation for the long period of fasting to follow. On this […]
On Thursday, February 12, 2015, the feast of Sts. Vartanants was celebrated within the Western Prelacy, beginning in the morning with a service held at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena. Through prayers and hymns, clergy members paid tribute to the memory and legacy of the martyrs who gave their lives in defense of our faith […]
The Feast of St. Ghevontiants, which is the feast day for priests, is commemorated annually within the Western Prelacy with a clergy conference and church services. This year’s commemoration was held on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the Armenian Apostolic Church of North Hollywood, beginning with a clergy conference held under the auspices of H.E. […]
