2015 News Archives
Prelate and Western Prelacy Delegation and Pilgrims Participate in Blessing of Holy Muron and Special Events in Lebanon
The weekend of July 18, 2015 was a historic one for the greater family of the Holy See of Cilicia filled with poignant religious and cultural events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the highlight of which was the blessing of Holy Muron by His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great […]
Western Prelacy Mourns Passing of Benefactor Larry Barnes
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, clergy, Religious and Executive Councils, and the parish community of St. Garabed Church of Las Vegas mourn the loss of benefactor Larry Barnes, who passed away on Friday, July 17, 2015. Larry Barnes was the main benefactor of St. Garabed Church and Cultural Center of Las Vegas. Over the last […]
Prelate Travels to Lebanon to Participate in Blessing of Holy Muron
Earlier this week H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, traveled to Lebanon to participate in the blessing of Holy Muron to be conducted by His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, on the evening of Saturday, July 18, 2015 at the courtyard of St. Mary Monastery and the Genocide memorial monument in […]
Torch-Lighting Ceremony for 6th Pan-Armenian Games Held at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale
On Sunday, July 12, 2015, the torch for the 6th Pan-Armenian Games was lit during a ceremony held at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale conducted by H.buy neurontin generic https://buybloinfo.com/neurontin.html over the counter E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. The games will be held in Armenia from August 2 – 13. Representatives from the Consulate General […]
Prelate Visits St. Sarkis Church Vacation Bible School
Over the summer break a number of Prelacy Churches have organized Vacation Bible Schools where children and youth can learn Bible stories, psalms, and prayers and participate in fun and educational games and activities. On Thursday, July 9, 2015, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, paid a visit to St. Sarkis Church Vacation Bible School in […]
Weekly News – July 10, 2015
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH IN GLENDALE ON THE FEAST OF TRANSFIGURATION On Sunday, July 12, 2015 our church will celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ, also known as Vartavar. On this feast day, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy at […]
Prelate Congratulates Homenetmen Family on the Occasion of the 40th Navasartian Games and Festival
Last weekend the Homenetmen 40th Navasartian Games and Festival was held at Birmingham High School. The closing ceremony took place on the afternoon of Sunday, July 5, 2015 featuring the parade of athletes and scouts and the distribution of championship trophies. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended the ceremony and delivered his message, in which […]
Prelate Presides over Opening of Homenetmen “Massis” Chapter “Jirair and Serpoug Sarkissian” Gym
On the evening of Wednesday, July 1st, 2015, the opening of the Homenetmen San Fernando Valley “Massis” Chapter new gym was held in Canoga Park. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting, and conveyed his blessings to the greater Homenetmen family on their latest accomplishment. Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian accompanied […]
Pontifical Thankgiving Service in Prelacy Churches on the 20th Anniversary of the Election and Consecration of His Holiness Aram I
On Sunday, June 28, 2015, Pontifical Thanksgiving service was held in Prelacy Churches in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the election and consecration of His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy and Thanksgiving Prayer service at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino, […]
Prelacy Choir Participates in 8th Annual Orthodox Day of Praise
On Saturday, June 27, 2015, the 8th annual “Orthodox Day of Praise” was held at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Monica. The day began with Divine Liturgy, followed by a meet and greet and fellowship brunch. The program followed, during which choirs from various Orthodox Churches presented hymns in their […]
Second Annual Armenian Schools’ Poetry Competition Awards Ceremony Held at the Prelacy
In May of 2015 the second annual Armenian Schools’ Poetry Competition was held at Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School, in which around forty students each from eight local schools participated. The competition was organized by the Western Prelacy Cultural-Educational Committee, in conjunction with the Board of Regents of Prelacy Schools and a special committee, and […]
Pontifical Thanksgiving Prayer on the 20th Anniversary of the Election and Consecration of His Holiness Aram I
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the election and consecration of His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, on Sunday, June 28, 2015, Pontifical Thanksgiving Prayers (Hayrabedagan Maghtank) will be offered in Prelacy Churches. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and Thanksgiving Prayer service at Holy […]
Prelate Celebrates Divine Liturgy and Consecrates Painting at Holy Trinity Church in Fresno – Requiem Service for National Benefactor Kirk Kerkorian
On the weekend of Saturday, June 20, 2015, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, paid a pastoral visit to Holy Trinity Church of Fresno where on Sunday morning he celebrated Divine Liturgy, delivered the sermon, and consecrated a new painting portraying the baptism of King Dertad by St. Gregory the Illuminator. His Eminence was assisted at […]
Weekly News – June 19, 2015
Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers who make great sacrifices to provide for the health and wellbeing of their children and families. May God lead you in your mighty responsibilities and bless you with many healthy, joyful, and prosperous years to come. And may God bless the memories of all the fathers who are […]
Prelate Delivers Invocation at Armenian Bar Association Gala
On the evening of Saturday, June 13, 2015, the Armenian Bar Association celebrated 25 years of service with a Silver Anniversary Gala held at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills. The program included an awards’ presentation; Professor Richard Hovannisian received the Hrant Dink Freedom Award, Garo Ghazarian, Esq. received the Community Service Award, and the […]