2019 News Archives
Schedule of Holy Week and Easter Services
Monday, April 15, marks the start of Holy Week, a week of poignant services commemorating the last days of our Lord Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry. On Holy Tuesday we recall the Parable of the Ten Maidens, which reminds us to be alert and prepared for the Lord’s second coming. The Prelate will preside over the […]
Prelate to Celebrate Palm Sunday Divine Liturgy at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino
On Sunday, April 14, 2019, 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 Holy Martyrs Church in Encino. […]
Inter-School Recitation Contest Awards Ceremony
On Thursday, April 11, 2019, the awards ceremony for the sixth inter-school 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, March 16, at Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School with the participation of over 100 students. In attendance […]
CASPS Hosts Annual Reception Honoring Outstanding Armenian High School Students from LAUSD
On Thursday, April 11, 2019, the Committee for Armenian Students in Public Schools, CASPS, hosted its 13th annual reception honoring outstanding 10th, 11th, and 12th grade Armenian students from LAUSD local districts Northeast and Northwest. The event was held Verdugo Hills High School Auditorium. On behalf of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Rev. Fr. Arsen […]
Tavlian Preschool-Kindergarten Students Pay Annual Easter Visit to the Prelacy
On Thursday, April 11, 2019, students of Levon and Hasmig Tavlian Pre-School and Kindergarten paid their annual Easter visit to the Prelacy where they received the blessings of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and presented a festive holiday program. The students, accompanied by Director Garine Joukadarian and teachers, first assembled at “St. Dertad and St. […]
Prelate Presides over Last Sunrise Service and Great Lent Luncheon at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino – Lecture by Harut Sassounian on the “Year of the Armenian Media”
On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the last Sunrise Service of Great Lent and delivered his message at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino. Among the faithful in attendance were Ferrahian School Principal Sossi Shanlian, teachers, and 10th to 12th grade students. In his spiritual meditation, the Prelate recalled the […]
Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian Visits the Prelacy
On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian, who was accompanied by his new Chief of Staff Karo Torossian.buy prelone online nouvita.co.uk/wp-content/themes/twentynineteen/fonts/en/prelone.html no prescription The visit offered the opportunity for a discussion on various city and community matters, including April 24 commemorations and […]
Annual Walk-A-Thon of Chamlian School Students to the Prelacy in Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide
Each year, Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School students participate in a walk-a-thon to the Prelacy to raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide, pay tribute to our holy martyrs, and reaffirm their pledge to carrying on their memory and legacy. This year’s walk-a-thon took place on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The students, accompanied by Principal Dr. […]
Consulate General of Armenia 25th Anniversary Celebration
On Sunday, April 7, 2019, the Consulate General of Armenia celebrated the 25th anniversary of its establishment with a gala held at Glendale Hilton, which H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended. Mrs. Anna Hakobyan, wife of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, was the evening’s special guest. Founding friends of the Consulate General and House of Armenia […]
“April War Heroes” Screened at Forest Lawn
On Sunday, April 7, 2019, the U.S. premiere of the film “April War Heroes” took place at Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn “Hall of Liberty.” On behalf of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian attended. The event featured a question and answer with filmmaker Tsvetana Paskaleva and a candlelight tribute to our fallen […]
Name Day Celebration of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church in San Francisco
On Friday, April 5, 2019, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, traveled to San Francisco to preside over the name day celebration of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church. On April 7, the sixth Sunday of Great Lent, Sunday of the Second Coming, which this year coincided with the feast of the Annunciation of the Holy Mother […]
ARS Saturday School Students Pay Homage to our Holy Martyrs at the Armenian Genocide Martyrs’ Monument in Montebello
On Saturday, April 6, 2019, ARS Saturday School students gathered at the Armenian Genocide Martyrs’ Monument in Montebello to pay homage to our holy martyrs ahead of the 104th anniversary of the Genocide. On behalf of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian attended, led a prayer service, and spoke to the youth […]
Prelate to Preside over Last Lenten Sunrise Service and Luncheon at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino
Wednesday, April 10th, marks the last Sunrise Service of the Great Lent season. In keeping with tradition, the Prelate will preside over Sunrise Service and deliver his message at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino. The traditional luncheon organized by the parish Ladies Guild will follow at “Dikranian” Hall, during which California Courier publisher and community […]
Episcopal Divine Liturgy and Blessing of Madagh on the Name Day of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church in San Francisco
On Saturday, April 6, 2019, the Armenian Church will observe the feast of the St. Gregory the Illuminator’s Descent into the Pit, which is the name day of St. Gregory the Illuminator Church of San Francisco, and on April 7, the sixth Sunday of Great Lent, Sunday of the Second Coming, as well as the […]