On Saturday, October 8, 2016, the Armenian Apostolic Church will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Translators, one of our greatest national and religious feasts. The Feast is a celebration of the invention of the Armenian alphabet and the subsequent birth of our culture through the work of a host of translators. This weekend, St. […]
In the past two weeks the conflict in Aleppo has escalated dramatically, resulting in hundrededs of casualties and massive destruction to infrastructure. Due to heavy shelling in Armenian neighborhoods, numerous Armenians have been killed and wounded during this period. On account of these grave developments, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, has advised for requiem prayers […]
On Monday, October 10, 2016, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I held meetings with community organizations and individuals at the Prelacy, among them the Armenian Bar Association and the Syrian Armenian Relief Fund. The Board of Governors of the Armenian Bar Association congratulated His Holiness on the 20th Anniversary of his consecration as Catholicos and expressed […]
On the morning of Sunday, October 2, 2016, “Avedissian” Hall of Ferrahian High School in Encino was filled to capacity as religious and community leaders and members and faithful had gathered for Pontifical Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, who was assisted at the altar by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and […]
On the evening of Saturday, October 1, 2016, the official celebration of the 20th anniversary of the election and consecration of His Holiness Aram I as Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia was held at Glendale High School Auditorium. Among the guests in attendance were leaders of Armenian Apostolic, Evangelical and Coptic churches, elected […]
On Friday, September 30, 2016, the 20th anniversary of enthronement visit of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I commenced with a youth gathering held at Glendale Civic Auditorium under the auspices of the Western Prelacy and organized by Homenetmen Western US Regional Executive Committee. Over 1,400 youth participated in the meeting with His Holiness, including Homenetmen […]
On the morning of Friday, September 30, 2016, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I arrived at the Prelacy, accompanied by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and Brotherhood members. His Holiness and entourage were greeted with “Hrashapar” by Brotherhood members and clergy, led by H.E. Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian. Executive Council and staff members were present. A prayer […]
On Thursday, September 29, 2016, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, arrived in Los Angeles, where over the next four days he will preside over celebrations of the 20th anniversary of his election and consecration. His Holiness was accompanied by Catholicosate Ecumenical Officer Very Rev. Fr. Housig Mardirossian and Audio-Visual […]
On Sunday, September 25, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. Divine Liturgy was celebrated by parish dean, Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian. Garo Paylan, Armenian member of Turkish Parliament and founder of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, attended the service.buy valtrex online […]
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL IN MONTEBELLO – PARLIAMENTARIAN GARO PAYLAN TO BE IN ATTENDANCE On Sunday, September 25, 2016, the Feast of the Holy Cross of Varak, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. In attendance […]
On Thursday, September 22, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of Armenian Peace Officers Association new board members, Retired Deputy Sheriff Gregory Gabriel (Chairman), Deputy Sheriff Gabriel Akchyan (Vice-Chair), and Reserve Deputy Sheriff Gary Kasbarian (Treasurer). The guests had come to receive the Prelate’s blessings as they assume their new board responsibilities […]
By the initiative of Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, in collaboration with the iwitness Team, on Saturday, September 17, 2016, a monument dedicated to the Armenian Genocide was blessed and dedicated at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles. On behalf of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Very Rev. Fr. Muron and Rev. Fr. Ashod […]
On Sunday, September 18, 2016, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County, during which, by the ordinance of His Holiness, he bestowed upon Parish Pastor, Rev. Fr. Karekin Bedourian, the privilege of wearing a pectoral cross in commendation of his dedicated service. The ceremony was held […]
On the evening of Thursday, September 15, 2016, a reception hosted by the Consulate General of Armenia in Los Angeles in celebration of the 25th anniversary of Armenia’s independence was held at the Consular office in Glendale. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended, accompanied by Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian and Rev. Fr. Ardak Demirjian. The […]
Last week H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, met with Glendale city officials at City Hall in preparation for the visit of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I. Archpriest Fr. Vazken Atmajian accompanied His Eminence. During his meeting with Fire Chief – Greg Fish, Battalion Chief – Vincent Rifino, Deputy Chief of Police – Carl Povilaitis, Adjutant […]
