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2018 – Year of the First Republic of Armenia

ARAM SERVANT OF JESUS CHRIST AND WITH THE UNFATHOMABLE WILL OF GOD AND THE ELECTION OF OUR NATION, HEAD OF BISHOPS AND CATHOLICOS OF THE ARMENIANS OF THE GREAT HOUSE OF CILICIA GRACE, LOVE AND PEACE FROM THE LORD AND PONTIFICAL GREETINGS FROM US AND BLESSING FROM THE RIGHT HAND OF OUR FATHER, SAINT GREGORY […]

Western Prelacy Publishes “I Confess With Faith” Prayer Book

The Western Prelacy is pleased to announce the publication of St. Nerses the Graceful’s “I Confess With Faith” in memory of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian’s parents, Hagop and Diramayr Marie Mardirossian. This latest publication features St.buy valif online blackmenheal.org/wp-content/themes/twentytwentytwo/inc/patterns/en/valif.html no prescription Nerses the Graceful’s twenty-four powerful and poignant prayers in Classical Armenian, Modern Armenian, and […]

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Meets with Community Organizations at the Prelacy

On Monday, October 10, 2016, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I held meetings with community organizations and individuals at the Prelacy, among them the Armenian Bar Association and the Syrian Armenian Relief Fund. The Board of Governors of the Armenian Bar Association congratulated His Holiness on the 20th Anniversary of his consecration as Catholicos and expressed […]

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Celebrates Divine Liturgy and Conveys Pontifical Message and Blessings at Holy Martyrs Church

On the morning of Sunday, October 2, 2016, “Avedissian” Hall of Ferrahian High School in Encino was filled to capacity as religious and community leaders and members and faithful had gathered for Pontifical Divine Liturgy celebrated by His Holiness Catholicos Aram I, who was assisted at the altar by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and […]

20th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Celebrated within the Western Prelacy – His Holiness Bestows “St. Mesrob Mashdots” Medal to Four Community Members

On the evening of Saturday, October 1, 2016, the official celebration of the 20th anniversary of the election and consecration of His Holiness Aram I as Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia was held at Glendale High School Auditorium. Among the guests in attendance were leaders of Armenian Apostolic, Evangelical and Coptic churches, elected […]

Church, School, and Family Constitute the Foundation Stones of our Armenian Existence – Stated His Holiness Catholicos Aram I

On Friday, September 30, 2016, the 20th anniversary of enthronement visit of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I commenced with a youth gathering held at Glendale Civic Auditorium under the auspices of the Western Prelacy and organized by Homenetmen Western US Regional Executive Committee. Over 1,400 youth participated in the meeting with His Holiness, including Homenetmen […]

“Hrashapar” Welcome for His Holiness Catholicos Aram I at the Prelacy

On the morning of Friday, September 30, 2016, His Holiness Catholicos Aram I arrived at the Prelacy, accompanied by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and Brotherhood members. His Holiness and entourage were greeted with “Hrashapar” by Brotherhood members and clergy, led by H.E. Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian. Executive Council and staff members were present. A prayer […]

His Holiness Catholicos Aram I Arrives in Los Angeles

On Thursday, September 29, 2016, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, arrived in Los Angeles, where over the next four days he will preside over celebrations of the 20th anniversary of his election and consecration. His Holiness was accompanied by Catholicosate Ecumenical Officer Very Rev. Fr. Housig Mardirossian and Audio-Visual […]

H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian Re-Elected Prelate for a Sixth Term – New Religious and Executive Councils Elected

On Friday, May 20, 2016, the Western Prelacy 44th Representatives Assembly convened at the “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” Hall presided by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. Over the two days, the Assembly reviewed and assessed the endeavors of the Prelate and Religious and Executive Councils in the past term and drafted the activities of […]

Blessing and Unveiling of Armenian Genocide Monument at the Western Prelacy

Call to Action – Support Artsakh

As previously reported, from April 11 -15, 2016, His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia, visited Armenia and Artsakh, where together with His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, the two Pontiffs offered prayers and expressed solidarity to the country’s leaders, soldiers, and citizens following the most recent attacks by […]

“Year of Service” Message of His Holiness Aram I

To: Prelates of Prelacies of the Catholicosate of Cilicia, Clergy, National Representative Assemblies, Executive Councils, and the Faithful of the Armenian nation, During this blessed season of the manifestation of the Son of God and the New Year, we greet you with fatherly blessings and warm Christian love from the Catholicosate of Cilicia in Antelias. […]

Western Prelacy Publishes New Book by Jacques Hagopian

Over the years the Western Prelacy has published a number of books by poet and educator Jacques Hagopian. His most recent book, “The Golden Waterfall,” a collection of spiritual reflections, poetry and prose, was published by the Prelacy in late 2015.buy fluoxetine online https://blackmenheal.org/wp-content/languages/new/noprescription/fluoxetine-no-prescription.html no prescription In the prologue, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, praises […]

Prelate Conducts Blessing of Relics and Consecration of Reliquaries

On the evening of Tuesday, December 8, 2015, the Prelacy family gathered at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino for a rare and poignant ceremony of blessing of relics of Armenian Genocide martyrs brought from Der Zor and consecration of reliquaries in which the relics will be stored and displayed in Prelacy Churches. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh […]

J. Paul Getty Museum and the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America Announce Agreement in Armenian Art Restitution Case

DATE: September 21, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACTS Julie Jaskol Getty Communications (31 0) 440-7607 jjaskol@getty.edu Lara Day Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck (303) 223-1323 lday@bhfs.com J. PAUL GETTY MUSEUM AND THE WESTERN PRELACY OF THE ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF AMERICA ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT IN ARMENIAN ART RESTITUTION CASE Getty acknowledges Armenian Apostolic Church’s ownership; Church […]

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