August 25, 2006

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 MEETS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION OF
GREEK-ARMENIANS OF LOS ANGELES

On Thursday, August 24, H. E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed representatives of the Association of Greek-Armenians
of Los Angeles to the temporary Prelacy offices in Encino.

The representatives, Chairperson Mrs. Marie Birebirian, Treasurer
Deacon Nigoghos Mazmanian, and Co-Treasurer Mrs. Rose Altounian,
informed the Prelate of their general activities and upcoming
projects. The Association, established in 1991, will celebrate its
15th anniversary this year. Throughout the years, it has undertaken
various benevolent works including providing aid to Armenia, Armenian
organizations, and educational institutions via its fundraising events.
The representatives also conveyed to the Prelate that they have asked
to hold requiem services for departed members of the Association on
Sunday, September 24th, at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood. A banquet
to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the organization will be held
on October 21st.

The Prelate highly commended the dedicated services of the Association
and wished them success in their endeavors.