News from the Western Prelacy

(1) On Sunday, August 22, 2021, the annual gala of the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) was held at the Glendale Hilton. H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, was represented by St. Mary’s Church pastor Rev. Fr. Movses Shannakian, who congratulated and commended the members of the ABMDR on their achievements and wished them success […]

Sunday School Teachers Participate in Seminar-Competition

On Saturday, August 21, 2021, a seminar-competition for Sunday School teachers was held at the Prelacy “Dikran & Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall under the auspices of H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, and organized by the Sunday Schools’ Directorate. The seminar began with a prayer service, which was followed by the Sunday School anthem. Raffi Torossian […]

At Ferrahian School’s 2021-2022 Back to School Ceremony – “The Armenian School is the Guarantor of Our National Existence” Stated the Prelat

On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, Prelacy Schools opened their doors to the 2021-2022 academic year, welcoming back old and new students alike accompanied by their parents. The back to school message of H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, was read by local parish pastors during opening ceremonies. The Prelate presided over the back to school ceremony […]

Unveiling of “Vazken Madenlian” Schoolyard and Classroom at Vahan & Anoush Chamlian School

On the evening of Monday, August 16, 2021, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, presided over the unveiling of the newly renovated schoolyard and classroom at Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School in Glendale dedicated to former principal, the late Vazken Madenlian. Mr. Madenlian’s widow, Seta, participated in the ceremony. The Prelate was accompanied by St. Mary’s […]

On the Occasion of the 2021-2022 School Year

PRELATE’S LETTER OF BLESSING With pastoral care and paternal love, from the Western Prelacy I warmly greet the Board of Regents of Prelacy Schools, schools’ boards, principals and directors, faculty, sponsors, volunteers, our dear students and their parents. As our schools open their doors to the 2021-2022 academic year, Armenian children, with the diligent support […]

Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God Ceremoniously Celebrated Within the Western Prelacy – Name Day of St. Mary’s Church in Glendale

On Sunday, August 15, 2021, the feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God was ceremoniously celebrated in all Western Prelacy Churches. H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, celebrated Divine Liturgy at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale, and H.E. Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino. “Today is the feast of the […]

Prelate Pays Official Visit to Adventist Health Glendale

On Thursday August 12, 2021, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, paid an official visit to Adventist Health Glendale where he conducted the blessing of grapes on the occasion of the feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God. The Prelate was joined by Very Rev. Fr. Smpad Saboundjian, Very Rev. Fr. Ashod Khachadourian, […]

Reception in Honor of the Prelate – Fermanians Awarded “Knight of Cilicia” Medal – Call for Support to Armenians in Lebanon

On the evening of Friday, August 6, 2021, a reception in honor of H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bedig and Maro Fermanian at their residence, with the presence of over one hundred friends and supporters invited by the couple. Rev. Fr. Karekin Bedourian, who served as the evening’s MC, […]

Prelate Welcomed Advisor to the President of Artsakh on Diaspora Affairs

On Thursday, August 5, 2021, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, welcomed the visit of Azatuhi Simonyan, Advisor to the President of Artsakh on Diaspora Affairs. On behalf of the president, government, and people of Artsakh, Ms. Simonyan expressed gratitude to the Western Prelacy, Prelate, and Armenian community of Los Angeles for their support and humanitarian […]

Festivities for the feast of the Assumption

Prelate Welcomed Representatives of the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry

On Thursday, July 29, 2021, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy representatives of the Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR), headed by President Dr. Frieda Jordan. During the meeting the guests presented the activities they have carried out to date, spoke about difficulties they faced due to the pandemic as well as […]