PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL
– REMEMBERING ARCHBISHOP SUMBAT LAPAJIAN AND THE LISBON 5
On Sunday, July 29, 2012, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello.
At the conclusion of the service, the Prelate will preside over the requiem service during which prayers will be offered on the second anniversary of the passing of Archbishop Sumbat Lapajian.
Friday, July 27, was the 29th anniversary of the Lisbon 5. On Sunday, July 29, requiem prayers will be offered in Prelacy Churches as we pray for their memories of the young martyrs and honor their sacrifice. The Prelate’s message on this somber occasion will also be read.
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PRELATE DELIVERS HIS MESSAGE AT THE
ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY 92ND REGIONAL CONVENTION
On Friday, July 27, the Armenian Relief Society Western Region 92nd Regional Convention convened at the new Pasadena Armenian Center.
The Prelate delivered the invocation and conveyed his message to the ARS members.
The Prelate began his message by thanking God for the opportunity to gather at the Convention to review and applaud the accomplishments of the previous term and set in motion future plans. He spoke of the ARS as a vital organization that has been instrumental in the progress and prosperity of our homeland, nation, and people. In conclusion, he prayed for the Lord to guide their proceedings to a fruitful outcome and for God to grant them all the strength and vigor to persevere in their endeavors and continue the mission set forth by our forebearers over a century ago to serve for the welfare of our people and our homeland.
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