2016 News Archives

Prelate Welcomes Board of Regents Members and New Principals

On Wednesday, June 15, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of members of the Board of Regents of Prelacy Schools, headed by Chair Mrs. Lisa Gaboudian, and newly appointed Principals/Directors of Prelacy Schools and Pre-Schools; Mrs.buy black cialis generic https://yourcialisrx.com/black_cialis.html over the counter Sossi Shanlian, Principal of Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School, […]

20th Anniversary of the Election and Consecration of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I to be Celebrated within the Western Prelacy in October

H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Religious and Executive Councils, are pleased to announce that His Holiness Aram I will pay a Pontifical visit to the Western Prelacy from September 30 to October 4, 2016, in honor of the 20th anniversary of his election and consecration as Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia. […]

Congratulatory Visits by Armenian Ecclesiastical Brotherhood and Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry Members

On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, members of the Armenian Ecclesiastical Brotherhood, headed by Chairman Avo Kabakjouzian, visited the Prelacy to convey their congratulations and well wishes to H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian on his re-election as Prelate. On Wednesday, June 15, members of the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry, headed by President Dr. Frieda Jordan, visited […]

Community Organizations Invited to Participate in the Development of the Armenian American Museum

Representatives from more than 60 Armenian American organizations active in Southern California met on June 8, 2016, at the Brand Library and Art Center in Glendale to learn about the current status of the project and provide input on the development and vision for the Armenian American Museum (AAM). The AAM Executive Committee chairman Berdj […]

New Religious and Executive Councils Elect their Officers

On Tuesday, June 7, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the first meeting of the new Religious Council elected by the 44th Representatives Assembly, during which the Council elected its officers as follows: Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian – Chair Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian – Vice-Chair Rev. Fr. Karekin Bedourian – Secretary Very […]

Commencement Ceremonies of Prelacy Schools

Over the past few weeks, commencement ceremonies and year-end programs of Prelacy Schools and Sunday Schools have been taking place. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended a number of ceremonies and year-end programs, among them Pilavjian Pre-School, Pilibos 12th grade, Tufenkian Kindergarten class, Chamlian 8th grade, and Ferrahian 12th grade graduations, and conveyed his blessings […]

Prelate attends Book Presentation Dedicated to Homenetmen Founder Shavarsh Krissian

By the invitation of Homenetmen Western Regional Executive, on the evening of Thursday, June 9, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended a book presentation dedicated to the life of Homenetmen founding member and Armenian Genocide martyr Shavarsh Krissian. He was accompanied by Rev. Fr. Ardak Demirjian. The book was prepared and published by Shavarsh […]

St. Mary’s and St. Sarkis Parishes Congratulate the Prelate

On Thursday, June 9, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, received visits from St. Mary’s and St. Sarkis Church representatives who had come to congratulate his re-election. First to visit were St. Mary’s Church pastors and Board of Trustees members. Congratulatory remarks were conveyed by Rev. Fr. Ardak Demirjian and Board of Trustees Chair Mr. […]

Groundbreaking Ceremony at Ararat Home in Mission Hills

In response to a growing need for elder care services, the Board of Trustees of Ararat Home has embarked on a project to expand the Assisted Living Facility at the Mission Hills campus. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on the afternoon of Sunday, June 5, 2016, presided by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and H.E. […]

CASPS and St. Garabed Church Ladies Guild Pay Congratulatory Visits to the Prelate

On Tuesday, June 7, 2016, the Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools (CASPS) board members visited the Prelacy to congratulate H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on his re-election. Joining the board members were Executive Council representative Dr. Kaloust Agopian and Prelacy liaison Dr. Hagop Der Megerdichian. Congratulatory remarks were delivered by Co-Chair Mr. Rouben […]

Prelate Delivers Invocation at Ararat Home Monthly Luncheon

Mesrobian School Seniors attend Divine Liturgy and Receive Holy Communion Prior to Graduation

On Sunday, June 5, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. In attendance were Mesrobian High School seniors, who received Holy Communion one week prior to their graduation, as well as Sunday School students. Also in attendance were Executive Council member Mr. […]

Western Prelacy Hosts Exhibition by Artist Lidya Tchakerian

Under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on the weekend of June 3 and 4, 2016, the Western Prelacy hosted an exhibition at the “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall featuring the works of artist Lidya Tchakerian. The exhibition, titled “Because Life is Beautiful,” opened on the evening of Friday, June 3rd, and […]

Prelate Salutes German Parliament’s Recognition of the Armenian Genocide

Following the historic vote by the German Parliament on Thursday, June 2, 2016 recognizing the Armenian Genocide, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I sent a letter to H.E. Chancellor Angela Merkel commending the bold decision, in which he stated “The resolution of the German Bundestag declaring the massacre of Armenians by the Ottomans Genocide is an […]

Prelate Welcomes ARF Bureau and Central Committee Representatives

On Thursday, June 2, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of ARF Bureau member Dr. Viken Yacoubian and Western U.S. Central Committee Chair Mr. Daron Der Khatchadourian, who had come to congratulate the Prelate on his re-election to a sixth term. H.E. Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian, Prelate of Tehran, participated in the meeting. […]

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