PRELATE TO CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY AT THE NORTH HOLLYWOOD PARISH ON NEW SUNDAY Sunday, April 3, 2016 is the first Sunday after Easter, which is known as New Sunday or Second Easter. Per tradition, on this day H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at the Armenian Apostolic Church […]
In commemoration of the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, on the morning of Thursday, March 31, Mesrobian Middle and High School students marched from campus to the Armenian Genocide Memorial Monument, where they were met by hundreds of students from a number of Armenian Schools. Mesrobian students first stopped at City Hall, where they […]
On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, Prelacy clergy members, headed by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, visited Ararat Home in Mission Hills to spread Easter cheer to the administration, faculty, and to the elderly residents especially. The visit began at the Skilled Nursing Facility, where Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian conveyed the felicitations of the Prelate and […]
On Sunday, March 27, 2016, Prelacy Churches were full to capacity as faithful had gathered to collectively and joyfully celebrate the glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered his Easter message at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale, in the presence of thousands of faithful, among […]
On Friday, March 25, 2016, Good Friday, the somber service of the entombment of our Lord Jesus Christ was commemorated in Prelacy Churches with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presiding over the service at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena. In his message, the Prelate spoke on the meaning and message of the entombment of Christ, […]
On March 24, 2016, Maundy Thursday was commemorated in Prelacy Churches with a number of poignant services, beginning in the morning with Divine Liturgy marking the institution of the Eucharist by our Lord Jesus Christ during the Last Supper. In the evening, we recall the love, humility, and selfless service of our Lord as He […]
PRELATE TO CELEBRATE EASTER DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH IN GLENDALE On Sunday, March 27, 2016, the Christian world will celebrate the glorious feast of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Within Western Prelacy churches, faithful will congregate in large numbers to celebrate this most joyous and important day of the church year […]
On March 22, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Holy Tuesday service at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale and delivered his message to the faithful and Sunday School students in attendance. The service commemorates the Parable of the Ten Maidens, five of whom were wise enough to take with them extra oil for […]
On Sunday, March 20, 2016, “Avedissian” Hall of Holy Martyrs Church in Encino was filled to capacity as faithful had gathered for the celebration of Palm Sunday led by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, who celebrated Divine Liturgy, delivered the sermon, blessed the children, and conducted the Opening of the Gates service. Archpriest Fr. Razmig […]
DO AS I HAVE DONE TO YOU (John 13:15) The blessed Easter season is upon us once more, filling our hearts with exultation and enlivening our spirits with the uplifting message of the triumph of good over evil and life over death trumpeted by the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Come, let […]
In late 2015 the Western Prelacy published two new books by renowned poet and educator Jacques Hagopian, “There is no Escape” and “Golden Waterfall,” the presentation of which was held on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at the “Dikran & Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate and organized by […]
PRELATE’S HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Sunday, March 20, 2016, is Palm Sunday, celebrating the triumphant return of our Lord Jesus Christ to Jerusalem. Palm Sunday also marks the start of Holy Week, a week of solemn and moving services culminating in the celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord. On Holy Tuesday we remember the Parable […]
On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, members of the Armenian Ecclesiastical Brotherhood paid a visit to the Prelacy to convey their Easter well wishes to H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian. The guests, headed by Chairman Avo Kabakjouzian, took the opportunity to report on their upcoming endeavors and to thank the Prelate for his continued support and encouragement. […]
On Thursday, March 17, 2016, young students of Richard Tufenkian Pre-School visited the Prelacy and presented a heart-warming Easter program for H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, who was joined by Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian and Archpriest Fr. Vazken Atmajian. The students were accompanied by Director Arsine Aghazarian and teachers. The visit began with prayer at […]
In keeping with tradition, on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the last Sunrise Service of Lent at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino and delivered his message to the faithful and Ferrahian School students in attendance. Throughout Great Lent, the Prelate presided over Sunrise and Vigil services at varoius parishes. […]
