2017 News Archives

State Senator Anthony Portantino Visits the Prelacy

On Tuesday, October 10, 2017, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of State Senator Anthony Portantino. His Eminence was joined by Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan, Vicar General, while Senator Portantino was accompanied by District Representative Ms. Arda Tchakian. The discussion centered on the Senator’s service and endeavors in Sacramento thus far and […]

Prelate Attends 16th Annual Gerald and Mark Golf Classic

On Monday, October 9, 2017, the 16th annual Gerald and Mark Golf Classic hosted by national benefactor Mr. Hank Khachaturian was held at the Peninsula Golf and Country Club in San Mateo. The event was founded by Mr. Khachaturian and his late wife, Rita, as a tribute to their sons and also the benefit a […]

Prelate Delivers Invocation at ANCA-WR Annual Gala

On Sunday, October 8, 2017, the annual gala of the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel with the attendance of public officials, dignitaries, leaders and members of community organizations, sponsors, and friends. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended and delivered the invocation. This year, the organization honored […]

Prelate Presides over Divine Liturgy and Consecrates Painting at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County – Prayers for Las Vegas Shooting Victims in Prelacy Churches

On Sunday, October 8, 2017, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County. Rev. Fr. Karekin Bedourian celebrated Divine Liturgy. Very Rev. Fr. Vache Balekjian and Archpriest Fr. Khoren Habeshian participated. By the ordinance of His Eminence, on this day, “Der Voghormya” prayers […]

Joint Clergy Conference Dedicated to “Renewal” Held in Canada with the Participation of the Northern American Prelacies

On Monday, October 2, 2017, the Prelates and clergy of the Northern American Prelacies gathered in Montreal, Canada for a biennial joint clergy conference hosted by the Prelacy of Canada on the eve of the Feast of the Holy Translators. Given the “Year of Renewal” proclamation of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, the theme of […]

Press Release – Vibrant Armenian, Lively Community

The Armenian Language Revitalization Committee (ALRC or Committee) was formed by the initiative and under auspices of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America. The ALRC was formed based on the concern that Armenian does not appear to be regularly spoken in the day-to-day life of our younger generations. Accordingly, the ALRC’s […]

Western Prelacy Family Celebrates Prelate’s Milestone Anniversaries

On Friday, September 29, 2017, members of the Western Prelacy family gathered at “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall for a special celebration in honor of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on the occasion of his 40th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood, 20th anniversary of ordination as Bishop, more than two decades as Prelate, […]

Historic Exhibition of Armenian-American Artist Arthur Pinajian’s Works to be Held at the Western Prelacy

Under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and by the initiative of Stephanie’s Art Gallery, a historic exhibition of Armenian-American artist Arthur Pinajian’s works (oil paintings, watercolors, and drawings) will be held at the Western Prelacy “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall located at 6252 Honolulu Avenue in La Crescenta. The Wine and […]

Evening Service Dedicated to the Feast of the Holy Translators

In celebration of the Feast of the Holy Translators, on Friday, October 13, 2017, eve of the feast service will take place at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale, presided by H.buy xifaxan online www.mobleymd.com/wp-content/languages/new/xifaxan.html no prescription E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with the participation of Prelacy Clergy. Rev. Fr. Movses Shannakian will deliver the […]

Prayers for Las Vegas Shooting Victims to be Offered in Prelacy Churches

Following the mass shooting in Las Vegas which claimed the lives of nearly 60 innocent concertgoers and injured over 500, on Monday, October 2, 2017, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, sent letters of condolence and solidarity to Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval and Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. “Our hearts are filled with sorrow at the […]

Prelate Visits Mesrobian School

On the occasion of the recent commencement of the 2017-2018 academic year, on Thursday, September 28, 2017, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, paid a visit to Armenian Mesrobian School in Montebello, accompanied by Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan, Vicar General, Rev. Fr. Ashod Kambourian, Pastor of Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello, and Board of Trustees […]

Head of the Armenian Catholic Archdiocese of Constantinople Visits the Prelacy

On Thursday, September 28, 2017, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed the visit of H.E. Archbishop Levon Zekiyan, Archbishop of the Armenian Catholic Archdiocese of Constantinople and Papal Legate for the Mekhitarist Congregation of Venice, who was in the U.S. to participate in events dedicated to Abbot Mekhitar. The honored guest was accompanied by Very […]

Armenian Independence Celebration and Lebanese Diaspora Conference in Las Vegas

On behalf of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on Friday, September 22, 2017, Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan, Vicar General, traveled to Las Vegas to participate in a number of events dedicated to the 26th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia and the Lebanese Diaspora. On Friday evening, Fr. Torkom joined the […]

Prelate Conducts Prayers for the Republic and Tricolor Blessing at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino

In celebration of the 26th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia, by the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on Sunday, September 24, 2017, Prayers of Thanksgiving for the Republic of Armenia and the blessing of the Armenian flag was held in Prelacy Churches. The Prelate presided over Divine Liturgy, conducted […]

Prayers for the Republic and Blessing of the Tricolor to be Held in Prelacy Churches

In celebration of the 26th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Armenia, by the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, on Sunday, September 24, 2017, Prayers of Thanksgiving for the Republic of Armenia and the blessing of the Armenian flag will take place in Prelacy Churches. The Prelate will preside over Divine […]

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