On August 22, 2015, a delegation representing the brotherhood of the Catholicosate of the Great House of Cilicia left for the Sis Catholicosate with the blessing of His Holiness Aram I. A requiem service was held in Sis for the blessed souls of deceased Catholicoi who lived and served at the Catholicosate of Sis from […]
The weekend of July 18, 2015 was a historic one for the greater family of the Holy See of Cilicia filled with poignant religious and cultural events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the highlight of which was the blessing of Holy Muron by His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great […]
On Saturday, May 9, 2015, the national commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial continued with Pontifical Divine Liturgy celebrated at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in the presence of over two thousand faithful and guests. Divine Liturgy was celebrated by His Holiness Karekin II, assisted by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, […]
Earlier this week, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian departed for Washington D.C. to participate in the national commemoration of the Armenian Genocide Centennial presided by His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of all Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia. His Excellency Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Republic of Armenia, Armenian […]
On Tuesday April 28, 2015, the Catholicosate of Cilicia submitted a brief to the Constitutional Court in Turkey requesting the return of its historic spiritual center in Sis. In initiating this effort, His Holiness Aram I is setting a precedent for descendants of the martyrs to reclaim their family belongings.buy cialis pack online pridedentaloffice.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwentyone/inc/en/cialis-pack.html no […]
The centennial of the Armenian Genocide, a historic juncture in the life of the Armenian people, was fittingly commemorated around the world on April 24, 2015 and in the days preceding and following. From Armenia to countries across the globe with Armenian populations, unprecedented commemorations were held to remember our martyrs, to remind the world […]
Thursday, April 23, 2015 will forever remain a historic and unforgettable day in the life of the Armenian people as on this day, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, conducted the canonization ceremony of our 1.5 million martyrs of the Armenian […]
On the evening of Tuesday, April 14, 2015, a historic Ecumenical Service held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles under the auspices of the Armenian Genocide Centennial Committee Western Region brought together faith leaders, representatives of various churches and denominations, public officials, and more than 3,000 community members for […]
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Western Prelacy has published a new book by renowned poet and author Jacques Hagopian title “There is no escaping.” The 140 page book features poetry and prose in two parts. Through commentary on Bible passages and the writings of hymn-writers such as St. Nerses […]
On the evening of Thursday, March 19, 2015, a special event honoring Dikran Mansourian, leading Armenian composer of classical music and film scores, was held at the Western Prelacy “Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian” under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and organized by the Prelacy Cultural-Educational Committee. The program began with a […]
The year 2015 is the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Therefore, the year 2015 must become a different year in its depth and meaning with its goal and message for each and every Armenian. The Armenian Genocide has left an indelible imprint on the collective memory of the Armenian people. There is no Armenian […]
On Saturday, December 13, 2014, Hamazkayin Ani Dance celebrated its 40th anniversary with a spectacular performance held at the John Waye Performing Arts Center of Glendale High School. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended the celebration and on behalf of His Holiness Aram I presented “St. Mesrob Mashdots” medals to artistic directors Yeghia Hasholian and […]
On Tuesday, November 11, 2014, the second Bishops’ Synod convened in Etchmiadzin with the blessings and presence of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, and His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia.The Synod brought together 61 Archbishops and Bishops from the Armenian Apostolic Church around the world. Items on […]
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive Council are pleased to announce that the Western Prelacy is now on Facebook. We invite our faithful to follow our page to stay up to date with our latest news and events. Visit us at www.facebook.com/WesternPrelacy, like our page and invite your family and friends to do […]
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, strongly condemned the destruction of the Armenian Genocide Memorial Church and complex in Der Zor on September 21 stating, “No one and nothing can disparage and diminish the memory of our martyrs and our commitment to upholding their legacy. Indeed, heinous act such as this intensify our vigilance and drive […]
