On the evening of Thursday, September 21st, a reception in celebration of the 26th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia was held at the Glendale Hilton, hosted by Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles Sergey Sarkisov. Representing H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, were Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan, […]
On Tuesday, September 19, 2017, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed L.A. County Sheriff candidate Bob Lindsey. The Prelate was joined by Executive Council Chair Vahe Hovaguimian and members Anto Kasbarian and Dr. Kaloust Agopian. Mr. Lindsey was accompanied by Gary Nalbandian of the Sheriff’s Department. After introductions and an exchange of pleasantries, Mr. Lindsey […]
On Monday, September 18, 2017, Archpriest Fr. Nareg Shrikian, a faithful servant of the Lord, the Armenian Apostolic Church, and the Armenian School for over sixty years, was laid to rest after entering eternal rest on Tuesday, September 12. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, conducted the extreme unction service during funeral mass at St. Mary’s […]
On the occasion of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross and the name-day of Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello, on Sunday, September 17, 2017, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy, delivered the sermon, and conducted the blessing of madagh at Holy Cross Cathedral. Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian, Rev. Fr. Movses […]
On Sunday, September 17, 2017, the ARF Pasadena “Lernavayr” Gomideh celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala held at the Pasadena Hilton. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, accompanied by Rev. Fr. Boghos Baltayan, attended and conveyed his message and blessings. Elected officials, representatives of community organizations, and Executive Council members were among the official guests […]
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY AND BLESSING OF MADAGH ON THE FEAST OF THE EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS On Sunday, September 17, 2017, the Armenian Church will celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, which is also the name-day of Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. On this occasion, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, […]
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Clergy members, the Religious and Executive Councils mourn the passing of Archpriest Fr. Nareg Shrikian who entered eternal rest on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Fr. Nareg was born in 1926 in Musa Ler. He enrolled at the Seminary of the Holy See of Cilicia in Lebanon in the early 1950’s […]
On Sunday, September 10, 2017, the 102nd anniversary of the heroic and triumphant resistance of Musa Ler was celebrated at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood with Divine Liturgy, the blessing of herissa, and a cultural-educational program organized by the California Musa Ler Association. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy, which was celebrated […]
This weekend, the 102nd anniversary of the triumphant Musa Ler resistance will be celebrated with various events organized by the California Musa Ler Association. The celebration will begin on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at 8:00 p.m., with the preparation of the traditional herissa and festivities at St. Garabed Church “Karapetian” Hall in Hollywood. On Sunday […]
On Wednesday, August 30, 2017, by the arrangement of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, a special and unprecedented service in celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God was held at North County Correctional Facility in Castaic led by Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian, Rev. Fr. Boghos Baltayan, and Chaplain Rafi […]
His Beatitude Mar Louis Raphael I Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church of Babylon, is currently on a pastoral visit to the United States. On Thursday, August 31, 2017, the Patriarch was welcomed by his flock at St. Paul Assyrian Chaldean Catholic Church in North Hollywood, where the Armenian Apostolic Church of North Hollywood […]
In the past week, with heavy hearts we watched the devastation unfold in Houston as Hurricane Harvey engulfed the region, resulting in dozens of casualties, the destruction of over 100,000 homes, and billions of dollars in damage. As the flood waters recede and the full scope of the catastrophe comes into view, we must come […]
On Sunday, August 27, 2017, at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County, newly ordained Rev. Fr. Movses Shannakian celebrated his first Divine Liturgy, delivered his first sermon, and pledged to serve our church and faithful with faith and devotion. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy, and was joined by Very Rev. Fr. […]
The Western Prelacy “Harut Barsamian Scholarship Fund” Committee, headed by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, is pleased to announce that after a thorough review of applications for the 2017-2018 academic year, scholarships have been awarded to five students obtaining higher education in the USA and in the field of Science, based on their academic achievement […]
