We join the nation in mourning the lives lost in Monday’s bombing in Boston, and the police officer whose life was taken last night. Our hearts go out to the many victims who suffered grave injuries; our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families. We pray for Almighty God to grant peace to the souls of the departed, and to hasten the healing of the wounded.
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PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
ST. SARKIS CHURCH IN PASADENA
Sunday, April 21, is the fourth Sunday after Easter, which is also known as Red Sunday.
On this day, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena.
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JOINT DIVINE LITURGY AND REQUIEM ON THE
98TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Each year on the eve of April 24, spiritual leaders, clergy, and faithful from the Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, and Evangelical Churches come together for Divine Liturgy and Requiem in commemoration of the Armenian Genocide.
This year’s joint Liturgy and requiem will take place at St. Leon Cathedral in Burbank, located at 3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, the sermon will be delivered by H.E. Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, and remarks will be delivered by H.G. Bishop Mikael Mouradian, Eparch of the Catholic Church, and Rev. Joe Matossian, Minister of the Armenian Evangelical Union.
The requiem service and laying of flowers at the memorial cross-stone will follow the Liturgy in the Cathedral courtyard.
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ARMENIAN GENOCIDE 98TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS
In the past days and weeks, Armenians worldwide have been commemorating the 98th anniversary of the Genocide through various events. The following is a list of commemorative events to be held in our community.
On Tuesday, April 23rd there will be a special presentation during the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors weekly meeting proclaiming April 24 as “Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923”.
The commemoration organized by the United Armenian Council for the Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide will take place on Wednesday, April 24, at the Genocide monument in Montebello. The event features a religious service, placement of wreaths, and remarks by political dignitaries.
The Unified Young Armenians have organized three commemorative events. The first, a Telethon, took place on Sunday, April 14. The 4th annual candlelight vigil will be held on the evening of April 23 in Glendale. The annual Little Armenia march will take place on the morning of April 24.
On the evening of the 24th, a commemoration co-sponsored by the city of Glendale will be held at Alex Theatre, featuring remarks and a cultural program.
The Prelate and representatives will participate in these events.
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