2016 News Archives
Armenian Youth Association of California Representatives Pay Congratulatory Visit to the Prelate
On the afternoon of Thursday, June 2, 2016, representatives of the Armenian Youth Association of California, an association of Iraqi-Armenian community members, visited the Prelacy to congratulate H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on his recent re-election. The visit also afforded the opportunity for the representatives to discuss their upcoming plans and events, including their 25th […]
Forty Martyrs Parish Representatives Pay Congratulatory Visit to the Prelate
On Thursday, June 2, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed members of Forty Martyrs Church of Orange County who had come to personally congratulate his re-election to a sixth term. The delegation, headed by Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Karekin Bedourian, included Delegates and members of the Board of Trustees, Ladies Guild, and ARS “Sevan” […]
Weekly News – June 3, 2016
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL IN MONTEBELLO On Sunday, June 5, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. The graduating class of Armenian Mesrobian School will attend Divine Liturgy and receive Holy Communion. The Prelate will deliver the sermon as […]
Prayers for the Republic in Prelacy Churches
In celebration of the 98th anniversary of the first Republic of Armenia, on Sunday, May 29, 2016, Thanksgiving Prayers for the Republic was conducted in Prelacy Churches. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy and conducted Prayers for the Republic at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale. H.E. Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian, Prelate, celebrated Divine […]
Armenian American Museum Representatives Meet with Assembly Speaker Rendon Regarding $5 Million Earmark in State Budget
Representatives of the Armenian American Museum met with California State Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D- Paramount) and Assembly Member Adrin Nazarian (D-Sherman Oaks) on Friday, May 27, 2016 to thank them for including a $5 million earmark for the Armenian American Museum in the Assembly proposed version of the 2016 – 2017 State Budget and […]
St. Sarkis Church Honors Armenian Graduates from the Pasadena School District
On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, the 27th annual appreciation night hosted by St. Sarkis Church Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Boghos Baltayan, and Board of Trustees in honor of Armenian graduates from the Pasadena Unified School District was held at the Pasadena Armenian Center. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended and delivered the invocation and message. […]
Reception at Holy Martyrs Church in Honor of Prelate’s Re-Election
On Sunday, May 22, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino and delivered his first sermon following his re-election to a sixth term as Prelate. H.E. Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian participated in the service. Prior to inviting the Prelate to deliver the sermon, Archpriest Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian […]
Weekly News – May 27, 2016
On this Memorial Day, we honor the memory and sacrifice of the brave men and women of the United States armed forces who laid down their lives in defense of the liberty, security, and peace we enjoy as citizens of this great nation. May God grant rest to their souls and may His protection be […]
Prelate of Tehran Visits Western Prelacy
On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, met with H.E. Archbishop Sebouh Sarkissian, Prelate of Tehran, who had arrived earlier in the week for a 10-day visit to the Western Prelacy. H.E. Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian participated in the meeting. The two guest clergy first congratulated the Prelate on his re-elected to a […]
Western Prelacy 44th Representatives Assembly
– ARCHBISHOP MOUSHEGH MARDIROSSIAN RE-ELECTED TO A SIXTH TERM – NEW RELIGIOUS AND EXECUTIVE COUNCILS ELECTED – PARISHES PLEDGE $75,000 TO ARTSAKH On Friday, May 20, 2016, the 44th Representatives Assembly convened at the Prelacy “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall presided by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with the participation of members of […]
Prelacy “Lousavorich” Choir Participates in 9th Annual Orthodox Day of Prais
On Saturday, May 21, 2016, the 9th annual Orthodox Day of Praise was held at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Monica under the auspices of H.G. Bishop Serapion. This event, held each year to unite the Orthodox congregation using the language of hymns and praises, brings together members of the […]
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian Re-Elected Prelate for a Sixth Term – New Religious and Executive Councils Elected
On Friday, May 20, 2016, the Western Prelacy 44th Representatives Assembly convened at the “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall presided by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. Over the two days, the Assembly reviewed and assessed the endeavors of the Prelate and Religious and Executive Councils in the past term and drafted the activities of […]
Weekly News – May 20, 2016
44TH REPRESENTATIVES ASSEMBLY CONVENES On Friday, May 20, 2016, the 44th Representatives Assembly convened at the Prelacy “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall presided by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with the participation of members of Clergy, Central Executive, Religious and Executive Councils, Delegates, Boards of Trustees Chairs and representatives, principals, directors, Board of […]
Clergy Conference Held Ahead of the 44th Representatives Assembly
In preparation for the 44th Western Prelacy Representatives Assembly, on Thursday, May 19, 2016, the annual clergy conference was held, presided by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with the participation of H.E. Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian, Religious Council members, active and retired clergy. The day began with a evening service at the “St. Dertad and […]