2018 News Archives
Over One Thousand Students Commemorate the Armenian Genocide at the Montebello Martyrs Monument
On Friday, April 6, 2018, over 1,200 students from eleven Southern California Armenian schools gathered at the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument in Montebello to collectively demand justice for the Armenian Genocide and honor the memory of our 1.5 million holy martyrs, with over 700 students marching to the Monument from the campus of Armenian Mesrobian […]
Episcopal Ordination in Antelias
We hereby announce to our faithful that on Sunday, April 15, 2018, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I will elevate four members of the Holy See of Cilicia Brotherhood to the rank of Bishop. The ordination will take place at St. Gregory the Illuminator Mother Cathedral in Antelias. The following clergymen will receive the rank of […]
Prelate Welcomes Renowned Photographer Tsolag Hovsepian
On Friday, April 6, 2018, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of renowned photographer Tsolag Hovsepian, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday with a reception organized by Asbarez. During the visit, the Prelate officially presented his letter of blessing to Mr. Hovsepian on the occasion of this 100th birthday.buy grifulvin online gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/themes/twentyseventeen/inc/en/grifulvin.html no […]
Easter Service at Ararat Home
On Wednesday, April 4, 2018, a special Easter service was held at Ararat Home in Mission Hills presided by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with the participation of clergy members. The celebration began at the Nursing Facility with the singing of Easter hymns and the home blessing service. Prior to the service, the Prelate […]
Presentation of Kevork Bedigian’s Latest Book to be Held at the Prelacy
On Thursday, April 19, 2018, writer and educator Kevork Bedigian’s latest book dedicated to Aleppo will be presented at the Western Prelacy “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall. The event is being held under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and is organized by the Western Prelacy Cultura-Education Committee in conjunction with Asbarez […]
Easter Memorial Day and Prayer for Artsakh Martyrs
On Monday, April 2nd, Easter Memorial Day, requiem service was held at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills “Hall of Liberty” and Forest Lawn Glendale “Church of the Recessional.” Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan, Vicar General, delivered the day’s message. The Prelate offered a prayer for the martyrs of the four-day Artsakh war as the day coincided […]
Easter Celebration at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale
On Sunday, April 1st, 2018, the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with its message of hope and renewal was joyfully celebrated in Prelacy Churches. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Easter Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale. Parish Pastors Archpriest Fr. Vazken Atmajian and Rev. Fr. Ardak Demirjian […]
Easter Eve Celebration at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino
On Saturday, March 31, 2018, Easter Eve was celebrated in Prelacy Churches with Divine Liturgy and eve of the feast candle-lighting service. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino. Parish Pastor Archpriest Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian and deacons assisted at the altar. The Prelate began […]
Good Friday Commemoration at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello
On Friday, March 30, 2018, the burial of our Lord Jesus Christ was commemorated in Prelacy Churches. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the service at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello and delivered his message. Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian, Parish Dean, Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian, Parish Pastor, and deacons participated in the service. […]
Maundy Thursday Vigil Service at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena
On the evening of Thursday, March 29, 2018, the solemn vigil service commemorating the betrayal, arrest, trial, suffering, and crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ was held in Prelacy Churches, with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presiding over the service at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena. The moving service was comprised of Gospel readings detailing […]
Washing of the Feet Service at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood
On Thursday, March 29, 2018, Maundy Thursday was commemorated in Prelacy Churches with a number of poignant services. In the morning, the institution of the Eucharist by our Lord Jesus Christ at the Last Supper was commemorated with Divine Liturgy and the offering of Holy Communion. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the service […]
Holy Tuesday Commemoration at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Holy Tuesday service and delivered his message at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino. Ten Sunday School students participated in the service representing the ten maidens of the day’s parable. The Parable of the Ten Maidens is the story of the heavenly kingdom, said […]
Palm Sunday at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County
On Sunday, March 25, 2018, Prelacy Churches were filled with faithful and beautifully adorned with palm fronds for the celebration of Palm Sunday, the triumphant entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy, delivered his sermon, blessed young faithful during the children’s procession, and conducted the Opening […]
Ari Guiragos Minassian School’s 32nd Annual Banquet
On Saturday, March 24, 2018, Ari Guiragos Minassian School of Orange County celebrated its 32nd anniversary with a banquet held at “Gugasian” Hall with the theme “Growing Together.” H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended and conveyed his congratulatory message. Forty Martyrs Church Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Karekin Bedourian and Board of Trustees members, Board of […]
Easter Service to be Held at Ararat Home in Mission Hills
On Wednesday, April 4, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and clergy members will visit Ararat Home in Mission Hills to conduct Easter services and convey their blessings to the residents and faculty. The celebration will begin with a prayer service at the Nursing Facility at 10:00 a.m. Divine Liturgy will follow at the Sheen Memorial […]