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June 27, 2008
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 CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY AND PRESIDE OVER PONTIFICAL THANKSGIVING
PRAYER
AT FORTY MARTYRS CHURCH
Sunday, June 29th, is the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord
Jesus Christ which is also known as Vartavar. On this occasion, H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and
deliver the sermon at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County.
Given that it is also the 13th anniversary of the election and
consecration of H.H. Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, by
the ordinance of the Prelate Pontifical Thanksgiving prayers (Hayrabedagan
Maghtank) will be offered in all Prelacy Churches. The Prelate will preside
over the Pontifical prayer service at Forty Martyrs Church during Divine
Liturgy.
Following Divine Liturgy, a reception will take place at "Gugasian"
Hall where faithful will have the opportunity to congratulate the Prelate on
his re-election.
At 2:30 p.m., Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will lecture on the
topic, "Christian Education and the Armenian Youth". The lecture has been
organized by the parish Pastor, Board of Trustees, and Ladies Auxiliary.
At 5:00 p.m., the Prelate will preside over the renaming ceremony of
the Armenian Center which will be named in honor of Professor Harout
Barsamian who recently made a generous donation to the center.
EVENING SERVICES AT THE PRELACY CHAPEL ON THE FEAST OF ST. THADDEUS AND ST.
SANTOOKHT
Saturday, July 5th, is the Feast of St. Thaddeus and St. Santookht,
the first martyrs of the Armenian nation. On this occasion, the Prelate
will preside over evening services at the "St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen"
Chapel. Clergy members will also participate in the service which begins at
6:00 p.m.
BLESSING OF WATER WITH NEW HOLY MURON TAKES PLACE IN PRELACY CHURCHES
On Sunday, June 22nd, by the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, the blessing of water with new Holy Muron took place
in all Prelacy Churches during Divine Liturgy. The water was distributed to
the parishioners at the conclusion of the Liturgy so for them to be renewed
by the revitalizing Holy Muron.
The Prelate presided over Divine Liturgy at Holy Martyrs in Encino
and conducted the blessing of water with the participation of H.E.
Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian and clergy members. Executive Council Chairman
Dr. Garo Agopian, council members, and a large number of faithful were in
attendance.
In his sermon the Prelate spoke of the blessing of the Holy Muron
which had taken place two weeks prior on June 7th, and emphasized the deep
significance of the Muron for the Armenian Apostolic Church and in the lives
of each individual faithful as the bridge to our centuries-old spiritual
values.
The blessing of water also took place in the distant parishes of the
Prelacy by Archpriest Fr. Khoren Habeshian at the Armenian Apostolic Church
of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region, and Very Rev. Fr. Barthev
Gulumian at the Corona, Riverside County parish. On Sunday, June 29th, the
blessing of water will take place at St. Gregory Church in San Francisco by
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian. The blessing of water at the Las Vegas parish
was conducted by the Prelate during Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 15th.
DELEGATION FROM THE A.R.F CENTRAL COMMITTEE
VISITS THE PRELACY
On the evening of Tuesday, June 24th, a delegation from the A.R.F.
Central Committee visited the Prelacy where they were welcomed by H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and Executive Council members.
They delegation, which was headed by Mr. Avedik Izmirlian, had come to
congratulate the Prelate on his re-election to a fourth term.
After congratulating the Prelate and Executive Council on their
elections, Mr. Izmirlian conveyed his wishes for the successful realization
of the future endeavors of the Prelacy and Councils in their mission to
provide for the needs of our community.
The Prelate greeted the members of the delegation and outlined the
work that is carried out by the Prelacy and committees functioning under its
jurisdiction. The Prelate put special emphasis on the needs of our youth,
which are being provided for by the Prelacy youth groups, day schools and
Sunday schools, the challenges facing our youth and community in general and
means in which to overcome them.
Remarks were also offered by Executive Council Chairman Dr. Garo
Agopian who spoke of the collaboration that exists between the various
community organizations and of ways to develop and enhance that cooperation.
The meeting concluded with the Prelate presenting the guests with
mementos from the Blessing of Holy Muron.
PRELATE WELCOMES A DELEGATION FROM
THE ARMENIAN ECCLESIASTICAL BROTHERHOOD
On the morning of Tuesday, June 24th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed a delegation form the Armenian
Ecclesiastical Brotherhood who had come to congratulate the Prelate on his
re-election to a fourth term. Christian Education Directors Very Rev.
Fathers Muron Aznikian and Barthev Gulumian participated in the meeting as
well.
The Prelate commended the members for the work they carry out, which
involves passing on our Christian faith and national values to the next
generation. The delegation reported on their activities, which is in
keeping with traditions and canons of our church, and which spans from
Lebanon to the Diaspora.
At the conclusion of their meeting the Prelate presented the members
with mementos from the Blessing of Holy Muron which took place on June 7th,
and stressed that the collaboration between the Prelacy and the
Ecclesiastical Brotherhood will continue.
PRELATE ATTENDS ARMENIA FUND RECEPTION
On the evening of Tuesday, June 24th, a reception organized by
Armenia Fund took place at the Glendale Hilton with the participation of Mr.
Ara Hovsepian, Chief Executive Director of the Millennium Challenge Account
- Armenia, who gave the guests information about the projects of the MCC.
The Prelate attended the reception and conveyed his blessings,
support, and well wishes. Consul General of Armenia the Honorable Armen
Liloyan also participated in the meeting as well as board members.
On July 2nd the Prelate and Executive Council member Mr. Meher Der
Ohanessian will participate in the Armenia Fund Corporate Board Meeting,
during which the outcome of the recent international board meeting in
Armenia will be discussed as well as preparations for the Telethon.
PRELATE WELCOMES REPRESENTATIVES FROM
"THE FRIENDS OF ARMENIAN ARTS"
On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 24th, the Prelate welcomed a
delegation from "The Friends of Armenian Arts". The representatives had
come to congratulate the Prelate on his re-election, as well as to convey
information about their work with the Tbilisi's Petros Adamyan State
Armenian Drama Theatre. They reported to the Prelate that the theatre
troupe is scheduled to perform in September and October at Glendale High
School. The Prelate wished the representatives success in their future
endeavors.
PRELATE MEETS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF
AUTISM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 25th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed representatives of Autism International
Foundation who had come to the Prelacy to familiarize the Prelate with their
work and mission. The delegation was comprised of President Dr. Ira
Heilveil, Arpi Arabian, and Arpine Avdalyan-Sargsyan.
To begin with, the representatives conveyed details to the Prelate
about the nature of the disorder and reported that the Autism International
Foundation provides services to children diagnosed with the disorder
domestically as well as internationally.
Members of the foundation first had the opportunity to work with
Armenian children in 2006 and now provide services to autistic children in
Armenia through the Armenian International Child Development Center in
Yerevan. Dr. Heilveil went on to say that the purpose of their visit was
primarily to keep the Prelate informed of the work of the center in Armenia,
and to receive his blessings and support.
The Prelate highly commended the representatives and the foundation
for their and requested further information on the nature of their
humanitarian work as well as expressed his full support of their endeavors.
PRELATE TO ATTEND 33RD NAVASARTIAN VICTORY BALL
On the evening of Saturday, June 28th, the 33rd Navasartian Victory
Ball will take place at CBS Studio Center in Studio City. The Ball has been
organized by the Homenetmen Regional Executive. The Prelate will attend and
convey his blessings.
The 33rd Navasartian Games/Festival will take place from July 3rd to
the 6th at Birmingham High School.
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 CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY AND PRESIDE OVER PONTIFICAL THANKSGIVING
PRAYER
AT FORTY MARTYRS CHURCH
Sunday, June 29th, is the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord
Jesus Christ which is also known as Vartavar. On this occasion, H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate Divine Liturgy and
deliver the sermon at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County.
Given that it is also the 13th anniversary of the election and
consecration of H.H. Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, by
the ordinance of the Prelate Pontifical Thanksgiving prayers (Hayrabedagan
Maghtank) will be offered in all Prelacy Churches. The Prelate will preside
over the Pontifical prayer service at Forty Martyrs Church during Divine
Liturgy.
Following Divine Liturgy, a reception will take place at "Gugasian"
Hall where faithful will have the opportunity to congratulate the Prelate on
his re-election.
At 2:30 p.m., Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will lecture on the
topic, "Christian Education and the Armenian Youth". The lecture has been
organized by the parish Pastor, Board of Trustees, and Ladies Auxiliary.
At 5:00 p.m., the Prelate will preside over the renaming ceremony of
the Armenian Center which will be named in honor of Professor Harout
Barsamian who recently made a generous donation to the center.
EVENING SERVICES AT THE PRELACY CHAPEL ON THE FEAST OF ST. THADDEUS AND ST.
SANTOOKHT
Saturday, July 5th, is the Feast of St. Thaddeus and St. Santookht,
the first martyrs of the Armenian nation. On this occasion, the Prelate
will preside over evening services at the "St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen"
Chapel. Clergy members will also participate in the service which begins at
6:00 p.m.
BLESSING OF WATER WITH NEW HOLY MURON TAKES PLACE IN PRELACY CHURCHES
On Sunday, June 22nd, by the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, the blessing of water with new Holy Muron took place
in all Prelacy Churches during Divine Liturgy. The water was distributed to
the parishioners at the conclusion of the Liturgy so for them to be renewed
by the revitalizing Holy Muron.
The Prelate presided over Divine Liturgy at Holy Martyrs in Encino
and conducted the blessing of water with the participation of H.E.
Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian and clergy members. Executive Council Chairman
Dr. Garo Agopian, council members, and a large number of faithful were in
attendance.
In his sermon the Prelate spoke of the blessing of the Holy Muron
which had taken place two weeks prior on June 7th, and emphasized the deep
significance of the Muron for the Armenian Apostolic Church and in the lives
of each individual faithful as the bridge to our centuries-old spiritual
values.
The blessing of water also took place in the distant parishes of the
Prelacy by Archpriest Fr. Khoren Habeshian at the Armenian Apostolic Church
of Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region, and Very Rev. Fr. Barthev
Gulumian at the Corona, Riverside County parish. On Sunday, June 29th, the
blessing of water will take place at St. Gregory Church in San Francisco by
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian. The blessing of water at the Las Vegas parish
was conducted by the Prelate during Divine Liturgy on Sunday, June 15th.
DELEGATION FROM THE A.R.F CENTRAL COMMITTEE
VISITS THE PRELACY
On the evening of Tuesday, June 24th, a delegation from the A.R.F.
Central Committee visited the Prelacy where they were welcomed by H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and Executive Council members.
They delegation, which was headed by Mr. Avedik Izmirlian, had come to
congratulate the Prelate on his re-election to a fourth term.
After congratulating the Prelate and Executive Council on their
elections, Mr. Izmirlian conveyed his wishes for the successful realization
of the future endeavors of the Prelacy and Councils in their mission to
provide for the needs of our community.
The Prelate greeted the members of the delegation and outlined the
work that is carried out by the Prelacy and committees functioning under its
jurisdiction. The Prelate put special emphasis on the needs of our youth,
which are being provided for by the Prelacy youth groups, day schools and
Sunday schools, the challenges facing our youth and community in general and
means in which to overcome them.
Remarks were also offered by Executive Council Chairman Dr. Garo
Agopian who spoke of the collaboration that exists between the various
community organizations and of ways to develop and enhance that cooperation.
The meeting concluded with the Prelate presenting the guests with
mementos from the Blessing of Holy Muron.
PRELATE WELCOMES A DELEGATION FROM
THE ARMENIAN ECCLESIASTICAL BROTHERHOOD
On the morning of Tuesday, June 24th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed a delegation form the Armenian
Ecclesiastical Brotherhood who had come to congratulate the Prelate on his
re-election to a fourth term. Christian Education Directors Very Rev.
Fathers Muron Aznikian and Barthev Gulumian participated in the meeting as
well.
The Prelate commended the members for the work they carry out, which
involves passing on our Christian faith and national values to the next
generation. The delegation reported on their activities, which is in
keeping with traditions and canons of our church, and which spans from
Lebanon to the Diaspora.
At the conclusion of their meeting the Prelate presented the members
with mementos from the Blessing of Holy Muron which took place on June 7th,
and stressed that the collaboration between the Prelacy and the
Ecclesiastical Brotherhood will continue.
PRELATE ATTENDS ARMENIA FUND RECEPTION
On the evening of Tuesday, June 24th, a reception organized by
Armenia Fund took place at the Glendale Hilton with the participation of Mr.
Ara Hovsepian, Chief Executive Director of the Millennium Challenge Account
- Armenia, who gave the guests information about the projects of the MCC.
The Prelate attended the reception and conveyed his blessings,
support, and well wishes. Consul General of Armenia the Honorable Armen
Liloyan also participated in the meeting as well as board members.
On July 2nd the Prelate and Executive Council member Mr. Meher Der
Ohanessian will participate in the Armenia Fund Corporate Board Meeting,
during which the outcome of the recent international board meeting in
Armenia will be discussed as well as preparations for the Telethon.
PRELATE WELCOMES REPRESENTATIVES FROM
"THE FRIENDS OF ARMENIAN ARTS"
On the afternoon of Tuesday, June 24th, the Prelate welcomed a
delegation from "The Friends of Armenian Arts". The representatives had
come to congratulate the Prelate on his re-election, as well as to convey
information about their work with the Tbilisi's Petros Adamyan State
Armenian Drama Theatre. They reported to the Prelate that the theatre
troupe is scheduled to perform in September and October at Glendale High
School. The Prelate wished the representatives success in their future
endeavors.
PRELATE MEETS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF
AUTISM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 25th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed representatives of Autism International
Foundation who had come to the Prelacy to familiarize the Prelate with their
work and mission. The delegation was comprised of President Dr. Ira
Heilveil, Arpi Arabian, and Arpine Avdalyan-Sargsyan.
To begin with, the representatives conveyed details to the Prelate
about the nature of the disorder and reported that the Autism International
Foundation provides services to children diagnosed with the disorder
domestically as well as internationally.
Members of the foundation first had the opportunity to work with
Armenian children in 2006 and now provide services to autistic children in
Armenia through the Armenian International Child Development Center in
Yerevan. Dr. Heilveil went on to say that the purpose of their visit was
primarily to keep the Prelate informed of the work of the center in Armenia,
and to receive his blessings and support.
The Prelate highly commended the representatives and the foundation
for their and requested further information on the nature of their
humanitarian work as well as expressed his full support of their endeavors.
PRELATE TO ATTEND 33RD NAVASARTIAN VICTORY BALL
On the evening of Saturday, June 28th, the 33rd Navasartian Victory
Ball will take place at CBS Studio Center in Studio City. The Ball has been
organized by the Homenetmen Regional Executive. The Prelate will attend and
convey his blessings.
The 33rd Navasartian Games/Festival will take place from July 3rd to
the 6th at Birmingham High School.