2020 News Archives

Two-Day Congratulatory Visits H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan Welcomed Representatives of the Churches, Schools, Organizations and Associations

On Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23, 2020, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, welcomed the congratulatory visits from representatives of churches, schools, communities, organizations who came to congratulate the Prelate on his election, as well as to express their heartfelt wishes, support and renewed their service to the Church. Parish Priests and members of […]

Prelate’s New Year & Christmas Message – 2021

LIVING HOPE RADIATES FROM THE MANGER IN BETHLEHEM Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, The year 2020 was not a year filled with expectations that we were waiting for because of all the tribulations and problems that we faced. In February, the Corona virus struck the world and claimed millions of lives, causing the world […]

Mr. And Mrs. Sarkis And Nune Sepetjian Donate $50,000 to the Western Prelacy

On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, the Western Prelacy received a generous donation of $50,000 by one of the benefactors of the Prelacy, and one of the spiritual children of the Holy See of Cilicia and seminarian Mr. Sarkis Sepetjian and his wife Mrs. Nune Sepetjian. They previously had a telephone conversation with H.G. Bishop Torkom […]

Chairman of the Central Executive Council Visited the Prelate

On Monday, December 28, 2020, the Chairman of the Central Executive Council, Mr. Stepan Der Bedrosian, visited the H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, accompanied by members of the Central Committee, Mr. Vahe Yacoubian and Mr. Gaidzag Zetlian. The meeting was also attended by the Chairman of the Executive Council, Mr. Vahe Hovaguimian. Mr. Stepan Der […]

The Western Prelacy Celebrated The Feast of St. Stepanos the First Deacon and Protomartyr

On Saturday, December 26, 2020, the feast of St. Stepanos the first Deacon and Protomartyr was celebrated at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale, presided over by H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, with the participation of the clergy, deacons and sub-deacons. The ceremony was streamed on Facebook, where the faithful had the opportunity to view the […]

“Koharner” Musical Program from the Western Prelacy

On the initiative of H.G. Bishop Torokom Donoyan, Prelate, the Western Prelacy has established a new musical program presented by world-renowned singer Mr. Berge Kirazian. The program is called “Koharner”, during which fragments of the Armenian Church’s beautiful hymns and music will be presented to our faithful. Our believers can follow this program on the […]

H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan Celebrates First Divine Liturgy as the Prelate of the Western Prelacy

Deacon Mark Shirin and His Wife Margrit Donated $10,000 to the Western Prelacy in Support of its Programs

On Monday, December 21 2020, Deacon Mark Shirin (Holy Trinity Church in Fresno) and his wife Margrit, in honor of the newly elected Prelate of the Western Prelacy, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, donated ten thousand dollars to the Western Prelacy in support of the Prelate’s endeavors. Congratulating the Prelate, the Shirin family expressed their utmost […]

Baghdassarian Family Donates $10,000 to the Western Prelacy In Support of Its Humanitarian Programs

On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, welcomed Mrs. Hilda Baghdassarian and his son Gevig Baghdassarian (Executive Council member) at the Western Prelacy. Mrs. Hilda Baghdassarian congratulated His Grace on his election and conveyed best wishes of success and support to the Prelate’s and Prelacy’s future accomplishments. On behalf of Baghdassarian family, […]

Fermanian Family Donates $10,000 to the Western Prelacy In Support of Its Humanitarian Programs

On Monday, December 21, 2020, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, welcomed Mr. Bedig Fermanian at the Western Prelacy. Mr. Fermanian congratulated His Grace on his election and conveyed his best wishes of success and support to the Prelate’s and Prelacy’s future accomplishments. Mr. Fermanian, on behalf of himself, his wife Maro Fermanian, as well as […]

A.R.F. Bureau and Central Committee Representatives Paid a Congratulatory Visit to the Newly Elected Prelate

In the afternoon of Thursday, December 17, 2020, an A.R.F. delegation comprised of Bureau representative Dr. Vicken Yacoubian, A.R.F. Central Committee Western Region Co-Chairs Mr. Avedik Izmirlian and Dr. Carmen Ohanian, and member Hrayr Garabedian, congratulated the newly elected Prelate of the Western Prelacy Bishop Torkom Donoyan. On behalf of the representative of the A.R.F. […]

Mr. And Mrs. Mardig And Nora Bouldoukian Paid a Visit to the Newly Elected Prelate And Donated $10,000 to the Western Prelacy

On Thursday, December 17, 2020, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Mardig and Nora Bouldoukian to the Western Prelacy. During the visit, the couple conveyed their heartfelt wishes to the Prelate. As a sign of encouragement, the couple donated $10,000 to the Western Prelacy.

The Western Prelacy Allocates $50,000 to His Holiness Aram I., Catholicos’ Call to Aid the Children of Artsakh

Artsakh and the people of Artsakh are in our soul, in our life, in our work, in our minds every day and every hour, whether we are asleep or awake, day and night. In response to the call of H.H. Aram I, we would like to inform that the Western Prelacy made a new allocation […]

VISITING THE NEWLY ELECTED PRELATE MR. AND MRS. OSKO AND YERAN KARAGHOSSIAN DONATED $35,000 – $25,000 to the Catholicosate – $10,000 to the Western Prelacy

On Friday, December 11, 2020, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Osko and Yeran Karaghossian to the Western Prelacy. During the visit, the couple delivered their heartfelt wishes and remarks to the Prelate. Responding positively to the request of the newly elected Prelate, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the […]

Mr. And Mrs. Garbis And Mayda Bezdjian Donate $10,000 to the Western Prelacy Towards the Future Endeavors of the Prelate

On Thursday, December 9, 2020, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, held a telephone conversation with Executive Council Member Mr. Garbis Bezjian and his wife Mrs. Mayda Bezdjian (San Fransisco), where the couple conveyed their heartfelt wishes to the Prelate and wished success upon his future endeavors. As a sign of support to the Prelate and […]

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