2018 News Archives
Prelate to Celebrate Easter Divine Liturgy at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale
On Sunday, April 1, 2018, the glorious Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ will be joyfully celebrated in Prelacy Churches. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver his Easter message at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale. Divine Liturgy begins at 10:30 a.m. Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan, Vicar General, will celebrate […]
Prelate Pays Easter Visit to Tavlian Pre-School
On Thursday, March 22, 2018, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, paid a visit to Levon and Hasmig Tavlian Pre-School in Pasadena, where he conveyed his Easter blessings and well wishes to the administration, faculty, and students. He was accompanied by Rev. Fr. Boghos Baltayan. Joined by Director Mrs. Garine Joukadarian and staff, the Prelate visited […]
Prelate Presides over Last Sunrise Service and Lent Luncheon at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino
On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, the last Sunrise Service of Great Lent was held in Prelacy Churches, with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presiding over the service and delivering his message at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino. Ferrahian School students were among the faithful in attendance. The Prelate greeted the faithful and students and spoke […]
2018 – Year of the First Republic of Armenia
ARAM SERVANT OF JESUS CHRIST AND WITH THE UNFATHOMABLE WILL OF GOD AND THE ELECTION OF OUR NATION, HEAD OF BISHOPS AND CATHOLICOS OF THE ARMENIANS OF THE GREAT HOUSE OF CILICIA GRACE, LOVE AND PEACE FROM THE LORD AND PONTIFICAL GREETINGS FROM US AND BLESSING FROM THE RIGHT HAND OF OUR FATHER, SAINT GREGORY […]
Meet and Greet with the New Consul General of Lebanon
On Sunday, March 18, 2018, a meet and greet with the honorable Mirna Khawly, the new Consul General of Lebanon in Los Angeles, was held in Beverly Hills organized by the Lebanese American Council for International Exchange. On behalf of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan, Vicar General, attended and once […]
Prelate’s Easter Message – 2018
MAY THE MESSAGE OF THE RESURRECTION LEAD US TO RENEWED LIFE The glory of Easter is upon us once again, the most sacred, heartening, and joyful time of the year when our hearts and souls are enlivened by the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, His conquering of sin and of death, the […]
Ecumenical Service and Veneration of the Relic of the Holy Cross in San Francisco
By the invitation of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco, on Monday, March 19, 2018, a special ecumenical service and veneration of the relic of the Holy Cross of our Lord was held at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross in Belmont. The service was presided by His Eminence Metropolitan Gerasimos, head […]
Name-Day Celebration of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of San Francisco
On Sunday, March 18, 2018, the sixth Sunday of Great Lent and the Sunday of Advent, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, arrived in San Francisco to preside over the name-day celebration of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church. The Prelate celebrated Divine Liturgy, delivered the sermon, conducted the blessing of madagh, and conveyed his blessings and […]
ARS Hollywood “Mayr” Chapter’s 100th Anniversary Banquet
On Saturday, March 17, 2018, a banquet celebrating the 100th anniversary of the ARS Hollywood “Mayr” Chapter and 50th anniversary of the Saturday School was held at De Luxe Banquet Hall in Burbank. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended and delivered his message. He was accompanied by Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian. Members of the ARS […]
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Monday, March 26, marks the start of Holy Week, a somber week filled with poignant services commemorating significant events in the last days of our Lord’s earthly ministry. On Holy Tuesday we recall the parable of the Ten Maidens and the message to be ready at all times for the second coming of our Lord […]
Prelate to Celebrate Palm Sunday at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County
On Sunday, March 25, 2018, Palm Sunday, the triumphant entry of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, will be celebrated in Prelacy Churches with Divine Liturgy, the children’s procession, and the Opening of the Portals service. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange […]
Prelate Welcomes New Glendale City Manager
On the afternoon of Thursday, March 15, 2018, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of the newly appointed City Manager of Glendale, Mrs. Yasmin Beers, who was accompanied by Mr. John Takhtalian, Deputy City Manager, and Mr. Tom Lorenz, Director of Communications and Community Relations. Following introductions, the Prelate congratulated Mrs. Beers on […]
Chamlian 8th Grade Class Visits the Prelacy Prior to Pilgrimage to Armenia
On Thursday, March 15, 2018, the 8th grade class of Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School visited the Prelacy to receive the blessings of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, prior to embarking on their pilgrimage to Armenia. The sixty-two students were accompanied by Dr. Talin Kargodorian, Principal, Mrs. Rita Kaprielian, Vice-Principal, Armenian teachers and a group […]
Interschool Recitation Contest Awards Ceremony Held at the Prelacy
On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, the awards ceremony for the fifth Interschool Recitation Contest was held at the Prelacy “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall presided by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. The contest was held on Saturday, February 24, with the participation of over sixty students from eight Armenian schools. Attending the awards ceremony […]