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    November 30, 2007
    Press Release
    Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
    H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
    6252 Honolulu Avenue
    La Crescenta, CA 91214
    Tel: (818) 248-7737
    Fax: (818) 248-7745
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.westernprelacy.org


    PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. GARABED CHURCH AND THE 25TH
    ANNIVERSARY
    OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL

    On Sunday, December 2nd, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
    Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon on the
    feast of the Apostles Sts. Thaddeus and Bartholomew at St. Garabed Church in
    Hollywood. Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassiilan will celebrate Liturgy.
    After requiem services the Prelate will conduct the blessing and
    official opening of the memorial cross-stone in the church courtyard.
    Later in the day, the 25th anniversary of the church's Sunday School
    will be celebrated at "Karapetian" Hall. The Prelate will attend and
    preside over the celebration which has been organized by the parish Pastor,
    Board of Trustees, and Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. Artur and Armine
    Artenyan are the sponsors of the event which will feature performances by
    Sunday School students.


    CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND TIMELESS MESSAGE
    OF KHRIMIAN HAYRIG

    On the evening of Tuesday, November 27th, the Western Prelacy
    commemorated the 100th anniversary of the passing of Khrimian Hayrig with a
    lecture held under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
    Prelate, and organized by the Prelacy Outreach Committee. Over 500
    faithful, including Religious and Executive Council members and
    representatives of Prelacy parishes had gathered inside St. Mary's Church to
    hear Christian Education Department Co-Director Very Rev. Fr. Barthev
    Gulumian speak on the life and timeless messages of Khrimian Hayrig.
    Participating in the artistic program with songs were Hermine Amirian, Misak
    Kayserian, and Armine Derderian on the organ.
    The evening began with the Lord's Prayer followed by welcoming
    remarks by emcee Mrs. Tamar Seraydarian. V. Rev. Fr. Barthev spoke of
    Khrimian Hayrig's life, achievements and the legacy of his preaching,
    teachings, and struggle for justice and the rights of our Armenian people.
    V. Rev. Fr. Barthev then focused on the patriotic activities of
    Khrimian Hayrig, reminding the listeners that his life was in essence a
    struggle; a struggle against the oppressive regimes of tsarist Russia and
    the Ottoman Empire, as well as against adversaries.
    Closing remarks were delivered by the Prelate who first commended
    the participants and the organizers of the event and continued by saying
    that by knowing Khrimian Hayrig more closely we can become closer to God for
    it was his devotion to God that drove him to faithfully serve his people and
    to defend their rights. The Prelate concluded by saying that on this 100th
    anniversary of the passing of Khrimian Hayrig now is the time for us all to
    be renewed spiritually by his enduring messages. We must not shy away from
    challenges, dutifully serve our church and people, and live our lives guided
    by the ideal he set for us. The program concluded with the Prelate's
    benediction and "Giligia".


    PRELATE ATTENDS APPRECIATION NIGHT OF
    DAVIDIAN MARIAMIAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

    On the evening of Tuesday, November 27th, the Davidian Mariamian
    Educational Foundation had organized an appreciation night which took place
    at Anoush Restaurant in Glendale. This year Mr. Gabriel Injejikian was
    honored as "Educator of the Year"; Mr. Nigol Manoukian introduced the
    honoree.
    The invocation and remarks were offered by the Prelate, who was
    accompanied by St. Mary's pastor Rev. Ardag Demirjian. Also present were
    assemblymen and community representatives and educators.
    Remarks centered on the importance of the services of the foundation
    to over a thousand students by providing Armenian language and culture
    instruction.


    WESTERN PRELACY PUBLISHES "MESROBAVEB"
    BY JACQUES HAGOPIAN

    The latest book by renowned poet Jacques Hagopian, "Mesrobaveb", was
    published by the Western Prelacy on Friday, November 30. The book was
    published in acknowledgment of the Pontifical declaration of 2007 as the
    Year of the Armenian Language by H.H. Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House
    of Cilicia.
    The preface is comprised of the Pontifical Encyclical of His
    Holiness and includes remarks by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian. The
    book itself encompasses four sections of poems in honor of St. Mesrob
    Mashdots and the Armenian language. A presentation of the book, which has
    been sponsored by the Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary, is anticipated in the near
    future. Please contact the Western Prelacy for ordering information.
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