2016 News Archives

Weekly News – October 21, 2016

PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. SARKIS CHURCH IN PASADENA – SUPPORT FOR THE ARMENIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM On Sunday, October 16, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena. On this day, the Armenian American Museum project will officially be […]

Meeting of the Council of Oriental Orthodox Churches of the Western United States

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, the Council of Oriental Orthodox Churches of the Western United States held a meeting at St. Leon Cathedral in Burbank to discuss and draft collaborative efforts for the coming year. The Council is headed by Chairman H.G. Bishop Serapion, (Coptic Orthodox Church), H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, H.buy flagyl Canada […]

Prelate Presides over Divine Liturgy and Feast of the Holy Translators Celebration at St. Mary’s Church – Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian Elevated to Archpriest

On Sunday, October 16, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale. Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian. Prior to delivering the sermon, the Prelate joyfully announced that His Holiness was bestowing the rank of Archpriest upon parish pastor Rev. […]

Prelacy Participation in L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Chaplain Meeting

On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, the first quarterly Senior Chaplain Meeting organized by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Religious and Volunteer Services Department was held at Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Downtown Los Angeles. Chaplain Rafi Garabedian, who by the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, heads the Western Prelacy jail ministry, participated […]

Prelate Delivers Invocation at ANCA-WR Annual Gala

On Sunday, October 16, 2016, the annual gala of the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region was held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles with the participation of elected officials, community leaders, activists, and members, sponsors, and friends of the Armenian-American community. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended and delivered the invocation. […]

Western Prelacy Hosts Appreciation Luncheon in Honor of the Armenian Relief Society on the Occasion of the “Year of Service”

On the occasion of the “Year of Service” proclaimed by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, on Saturday, October 15, 2016, the Western Prelacy hosted an appreciation luncheon honoring the members of the Armenian Relief Society for their invaluable service to the Armenian people in Armenia, Artsakh, Javakhk, and throughout the Diaspora. The luncheon was held […]

Board of Regents Hosts Annual Professional Development Day Seminar

On Saturday, October 15, 2016, the annual Professional Development Day hosted by the Board of Regents of Prelacy Schools was held with the participation of Principals, Directors, administrators, and teachers of all local Armenian Schools. The seminar was sponsored by the CSUN Armenian Studies Program and was held on the CSUN campus. The seminar featured […]

Prelate Welcomes ARF Central Committee Representatives

On Thursday, October 13, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of ARF Western Region Central Committee representatives, Chairman Mr. Daron Der Khatchadourian, Political Chair Mr. Avedik Izmirlian, and Secretary Mr. Mardig Gaboudian. The Prelate and guests exchanged congratulations on his re-election as Prelate and on the election of the new ARF-WR Central […]

Weekly News – October 14, 2016

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I’s 20th Anniversary Visit Committees Gather for a Briefing at the Prelacy

By the invitation of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the co-chairs of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I’s 20th anniversary visit, Mr. Khajag Dikijian, Mr. Vahe Yacoubian, and Mr. Vahe Hovaguimian, on the evening of Tuesday, October 11, 2016, members of the 20th Anniversary Celebration Committee, Divine Liturgy Committee, Celebratory Dinner Committee, Public Relations Committee, […]

Prelate Welcomes Homenetmen Regional Executive Members

On Wednesday, October 12, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of Homenetmen Western Regional Executive members. The guests had come to thank the Prelate for entrusting Homenetmen with the organizing of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I’s meeting with the youth held on September 30, and to formally invite His Eminence to the […]

Prelate Welcomes Armenian Society of Los Angeles Board Members

On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, Armenian Society of Los Angeles Board of Trustees and Executive Committee members paid a courtesy visit to H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, to belatedly congratulate his re-election as Prelate earlier in the year. The guests were Dr. Agop Aintablian, Board of Trustees Vice-Chair, Mr. Tomik Alexanian, Board of Trustees Chief […]

Community Gathering and Prayers for Aleppo

In light of the recent escalation in violence in Aleppo, which has resulted in a number of Armenian casualties, the Syrian Armenian Relief Fund held a special public gathering on the evening of Monday, October 10 to pray for the victims and protest the continued violence against innocent civilians. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended, […]

St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of San Francisco Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Consecration

On the weekend of October 8, 2016, the Bay Area Armenian community came together for a two-day celebration of the 50th anniversary of the consecration of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of San Francisco, which was presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and organized by the Parish Pastor, Board of Trustees, Ladies Guild, […]

Celebratory Dinner in Honor of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I

– BESTOWING OF “PRINCE OF CILICIA” AND “KNIGHT OF CILICIA” MEDALS TO FIVE COMMUNITY MEMBERS – GENEROUS DONATIONS TO THE “CATHOLICOS ARAM I FUND” On the evening of Sunday, October 2, 2016, the official Western Prelacy celebration of the 20th anniversary of the enthronement of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I culminated with a celebratory dinner […]

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