On Friday, August 25, 2017, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the official back to school ceremony of Levon and Hasmig Tavlian Pre-School and Kindergarten. The ceremony began with the Lord’s Prayer sung by the students. Next, the Prelate delivered the invocation and conducted the Blessing of the Home service, which was followed by […]
Monday, August 21, 2017, marked the start of the 2017-2018 academic year for most Prelacy Schools. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the back to school ceremony at Ferrahian and Marie Cabayan Schools, while Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan, Vicar General, Very Rev. Fr. Vache Balekjian, and parish pastors presided over ceremonies in a […]
In celebration of the feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, special services were held for the residents and faculty of Ararat Home in Mission, conducted by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and clergy members. The celebration began at the Nursing Facility with a prayer service and […]
Over the summer, Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School underwent renovations and expansions in preparation for the 2017-2018 academic year. The unveiling ceremony of the new Kindergarten classroom, memorial garden, and playground took place on Monday, August 14, 2017, with the participation of Dr. Talin Kargodorian, Principal, School Board members, faculty, sponsors, and friends. H.E. Archbishop […]
On Sunday, August 13, 2017, the feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God was celebrated in Prelacy parishes with Divine Liturgy and the blessing of grapes. As the feast corresponds with the name-day of St. Mary’s Church in Glendale, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy, delivered the sermon, and conducted […]
On Saturday, August 12, 2017, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department 8th annual Volunteer Appreciation Awards Ceremony was held at the STAR Center in Whittier. This annual event is held to recognize chaplains and volunteers with over 20 years of service to the Sherriff’s Department. Chaplain Rafi Garabedian, who by the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh […]
PRELATE TO CELEBRATE THE FEAST OF ASSUMPTION AT ST. MARY’S CHURCH IN GLENDALE On Sunday, August 13, 2017, the Armenian Church will celebrate the feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God, which within the Western Prelacy is also the name-day of St. Mary’s Church in Glendale. The feast will be celebrated with […]
For the 25th consecutive year, on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God was celebrated at Glendale Adventist Medical Center with the blessing of grapes conducted by Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan, Vicar General. St. Mary’s Church pastors assisted in the service. Glendale Adventist President Mr. Kevin […]
On Sunday, July 30, 2017, requiem service was held in all Prelacy Churches in memory of Bishop Norayr Ashekian, who entered eternal rest on July 21st, and for the young men of the Lisbon 5, Simon Yahniyan, Vatche Daghlian, Sarkis Abrahamian, Ara Kerjelian, and Setrak Ajemian, on the 34th anniversary of their martyrdom. H.E. Archbishop […]
For the past few years, a number of Western Prelacy parishes have been organizing Vacation Bible Schools over the summer where youth come together to learn prayers, Bible stories, hymns, services and traditions of the Armenian Apostolic Church, and engage in educational and fun activities including, sports, games, and arts and crafts. On Wednesday, July […]
By the invitation of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive Council, on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, Parish Pastors and Board of Trustees members gathered at the “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall for a consultative meeting aimed at reorganizing and revitalizing parish endeavors. Following the invocation the Prelate delivered his message, first commending […]
On Sunday, July 23, 2017, on the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale, during which he conducted the ordination and consecration of Deacon Khatchig Shannakian to the priesthood, renaming him Rev. Fr. Movses. Vicar General Very Rev. Fr. […]
On Friday, July 21, 2017, the ANCA-WR hosted a meeting with Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard at the organization’s headquarters in Glendale, with the participation of religious and lay leaders, including H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and members of the ARF Western U.S. Central Committee, ANCA National and Western Region, and Syrian Armenian Relief Fund. Given […]
July 27, 2017, marks the 34th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Lisbon 5, commemorating the five young men, Simon Yahniyan, Vatche Daghlian, Sarkis Abrahamian, Ara Kerjelian, and Setrak Ajemian, who in the example of our heroic fedayees gave their lives in the name of justice for the Armenian Genocide, with the awareness that “Conscious […]
As previously reported, on Friday, July 21st, 2017, Bishop Norayr Ashekian, a senior member of the Holy See of Cilicia Brotherhood, entered eternal rest. On Monday, July 24th, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, surrounded by Brotherhood members, conducted the rite of Extreme Unction during Funeral Mass at St. Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral in Antelias. In […]
