The Western Prelacy joins the Armenian nation in mourning the death of philanthropist Kirk Kerkorian, who passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at the age of 98. From humble beginnings, Kirk Kerkorian rose to become a titan of industry, making a name for himself as a Las Vegas tycoon, movie mogul, and automobile magnate. […]
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. SARKIS CHURCH IN PASADENA – COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES OF PRELACY SCHOOLS On Sunday, June 14, 2015, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena. In the afternoon, the Prelate will preside over the 12th grade graduation […]
On the evening of Thursday, June 4, a fundraising dinner was held at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale in support of the Syrian Armenian Relief Fund and to present to the community a new project by the British charitable organization Oxfam aimed at assisting Syrian-Armenian refugees who have settled in Armenia as a result of the […]
Following the national commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial in Washington D.C., on Sunday, May 10, 2015, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, began a Pontifical Visit to the Eastern Prelacy which will conclude on June 4. On Wednesday, May 27, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, traveled to Boston to […]
By the invitation of the Ladies Auxiliary of Ararat Home, on Tuesday, June 2nd, the Prelate attended the monthly luncheon at the Mission Hills campus. Per tradition, the June luncheon is sponsored annually by the Armenian Relief Society Western Region Executive. ARS members and supporters were among the hundreds of guests in attendance. The Prelate […]
On Thursday, May 21, 2015 a book presentation was held at the Prelacy “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall introducing two new volumes authored by Dr. Garbis Harboyan, “Path to Crucifixion” and “Crucifixion to Resurrection,” dedicated to the Armenian Genocide Centennial. The event was held under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and […]
On Thursday, May 21, 2015, Archbishop Goriun Babian, senior member of the Brotherhood of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, entered eternal rest. On Thursday evening, during the presentation of Dr. Garbis Harboyan’s books at the Prelacy, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, led a prayer in memory of the late Archbishop. On Sunday, May 24, Pentecost, memorial […]
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of Glendale Deputy Fire Chief Greg Fish, who was accompanied by businessman Zaven Kazazian. The purpose of the meeting was for the Fire Chief to become better acquainted with the work of the Prelacy and to establish a working relationship with the […]
On Wednesday, May 20, 2015, the 26th annual reception honoring Armenian graduates of the Pasadena Unified School District was held at the Armenian Center in Pasadena under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, who attended and conveyed his blessings and well wishes to the youth as they embark on the next stage of […]
On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor the valor and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States armed forces who laid down their lives to uphold the liberty, security, and peace we enjoy as citizens of this great nation. May God grant rest to their souls and the Holy Spirit bring […]
On Friday, May 15, 2015, the annual gala of the Armenian Relief Society Western U.S. was held at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended and delivered the invocation. His Eminence was accompanied by Rev. Fr. Ardak Demirjian. The evening’s keynote speaker was Maria Titizian, Managing Editor of CivilNet in Yerevan, Armenia. […]
On the evening of Thursday, May 21st, a book presentation will be held at the Prelacy “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall featuring two new volumes authored by Dr. Garbis Harboyan titled “Path to Crucifixion” and “Crucifixion to Resurrection.” The event is being held under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and is […]
On Thursday, May 14, 2015, the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ was celebrated within the Western Prelacy beginning with Divine Liturgy at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale, followed by the traditional luncheon organized annually by the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the day’s festivities. Rev. Fr. […]
On Thursday, May 14, 2015, the 19th annual reception organized by the Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools honoring outstanding Armenian graduates from the Glendale Unified School District was held at the Glendale Adult Recreation Center. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended the reception and conveyed his blessings, congratulations and message to the graduates […]
