2019 News Archives
Prelate Visits St. Sarkis Church Vacation Bible School
On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, visited St.buy diflucan online https://gaetzpharmacy.com/diflucan.html no prescription Sarkis Church in Pasadena and conveyed his blessings and message to the young participants of the 7th annual Vacation Bible School organized by the Parish Pastor and Board of Trustees. Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Boghos Baltayan welcomed His […]
Prelate Represented at Dedication of Christ Cathedral in Orange County
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, Christ Cathedral in Orange County, formerly the famous Crystal Cathedral, was reopened and dedicated following a seven-year renovation. His Excellency The Most Reverend Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, presided over the ceremony and consecrated the altar and walls with holy water and oil. By the invitation of […]
Prelate Visits ANCA Headquarters in Washington D.C.
On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and Catholicosate Central Executive member Dr. Dertad Manguikian paid a visit to the Armenian National Committee of America headquarters in Washington D.C. where they were welcomed by Executive Director Aram Hamparian and staff. The conversation encompassed the ANCA’s endeavors, community matters, and the ecumenical service […]
Historic Ecumenical Prayer for Christians in the Middle East Held at the U.S. Capitol
By the initiative of In Defense of Christians, on Monday, July 15, 2019, a historic ecumenical prayer service was held at the U.S. Capitol for persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Faith leaders participating in the service were H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, H.E. Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Prelate of the Eastern United States, H.E. The […]
Prelate Visits Armenian Embassy in Washington D.C.
On Monday, July 15, 2019, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and H.E. Archbishop Anoushavan Tanielian, Prelate of the Eastern U.S., paid a visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Washington D.C. to meet with Armenia’s National Assembly Speaker Ararat Mirzoyan, who was in town on an official visit. Participating in the meeting […]
Prelate to Participate in Ecumenical Prayer Service at the U.S. Capitol
By the invitation of In Defense of Christians, on Monday, July 15, 2019, Christian leaders from the Middle East and American faith leaders will gather at the U.S. Capitol for a nonpartisan prayer for Christians in the Middle East who continue to suffer persecution and prejudice. The service, titled “The Early Christian Church: An Ecumenical […]
Prelate Attends Opening Ceremony of ARS 97th Regional Convention
On Friday July 12, 2019, the ARS Western Region 97th Regional Convention convened at Armenian Sisters Academy in Montrose. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, delivered the opening prayer and his message. He was accompanied by Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian. His Eminence thanked the Lord for the occasion and commended the devoted members of the Central, […]
Prelate Presides over Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello
On Sunday, July 7, 2019, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello. The celebrant was Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian. In his sermon, his Eminence reflected on the feast of the discovery of the relics of St. Gregory, which was observed the day […]
44th Navasartian Closing Ceremony
On Saturday, July 6, 2019, the closing ceremony of the 44th Navasartian Games and Festival was held at Birmingham High School in Van Nuys with the participation of Homenetmen leadership and members, Honorary President Mr. and Mrs. Garo and Sosse Eshgian, Exemplary member Vartkes Shekherdemian, friends and supporters of Homenetmen. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, […]
44th Navasartian Victory Ball
On Sunday, June 30, 2019, the 44th Navasartian Games Victory Ball was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended and delivered the invocation. This year’s Honorary President was Prelacy Executive Council Chair Mr. and Mrs. Garo and Sosse Eshgian. Consul General of Armenia, Dr. Armen Baibourtian and his wife were […]
Pontifical Thanksgiving Prayer Held In Prelacy Churches
On Sunday, June 30, 2019, the 24th anniversary of the election and consecration of His Holiness Aram I as Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia was celebrated within Western Prelacy Churches with Pontifical Thanksgiving Prayer. H.H. Aram I Catholicos was elected Pontiff on June 28, 1995, and consecrated on July 1, 1995. H.E. Archbishop […]
Pontifical Thanksgiving Prayers on the 24th Anniversary of the Election and Consecration of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I
On Sunday, June 30, 2019, Pontifical thanksgiving prayers will take place in all Prelacy Churches in celebration of the 24th anniversary of the election and consecration of His Holiness Aram I as Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia. His Holiness was elected Catholicos on June 28, 1995, and was consecrated on July 1st, 1995. […]
Homenetmen 44th Navasartian Games & Festival
The 44th Navasartian festival will take place at Birmingham High School in Van Nuys from Wednesday, July 3rd to Saturday, July 6th. This year’s Honorary President is Prelacy Executive Council Chair Mr. and Mrs. Garo and Sosse Eshgian, and the Exemplary Member is Vartkes Shekherdimian. The closing ceremony will be held on the evening of […]
“Melkon and Angel Melkonian Armenian Center” Naming Ceremony
On Sunday, June 23, 2019, the North Valley Armenian Center was renamed “Melkon and Angel Melkonian Armenian Center” after a generous contribution from the couple’s son and daughter-in-law, community activists and benefactors Mr. & Mrs. Varant and Hoori Melkonian. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the ribbon-cutting ceremony. He was joined by H.G. Bishop […]
Forty Martyrs Church Vice-Chair Garbis Karamardian Receives Plaque of Commendation
On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of Garbis Karamardian, Vice-Chair of Forty Martyrs Church of Orange County Board of Trustees, who was accompanied by Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Karekin Bedourian. At the 47th Representative Assembly on May 17, 2019, Mr. Karamardian was awarded a plaque, in absentia, for […]