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Celebrating the Legacy of Catholicoi Zareh I and Khoren I

The year 2013 marks two important anniversaries for the Holy See of Cilicia, as we remember two of our beloved Pontiffs of blessed memory, H.H. Catholicos Zareh I and H.H. Catholicos Khoren I on the 50th and 30th respective anniversaries of their passing.  The life and legacy of our two Pontiffs, and their great contributions […]

Prelacy Republishes Garo Bedrosian’s “Feasts and Traditions of the Armenian Church”

The Western Prelacy has republished the Armenian version of Garo Bedrosian’s popular book “Feasts and Traditions of the Armenian Church”. The book was originally published twenty years ago and had since sold out.  The republication is an enhanced version of the original, featuring new and revised content and illustrations.buy levitra online healthcoachmichelle.com/wp-content/themes/twentytwentyone/inc/en/levitra.html no prescription It […]

Prelate Participates in Inauguration of “New Cilicia” Village in Artsakh

On Wednesday, May 15, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, returned to Los Angeles from a mission in Armenia and Artsakh.  The Prelate first participated in the meeting of the Canonization Committee at Holy Etchmiadzin, from where he headed to Artsakh for the official opening of the “New Cilicia” village sponsored by the Catholicosate of […]

Memorial Evening Dedicated to Catholicoi Zareh I And Khoren I

Earlier this year, the legacy of two of our beloved Pontiffs of blessed memory, Catholicos Zareh I and Catholicos Khoren I, and their contributions to the Armenian Apostolic Church was honored with requiem service throughout the Prelacies of the Holy See of Cilicia, including our Prelacy, on the 50th and 30th anniversaries of their passing. […]

Consecration of St. Garabed Church of Las Vegas

  PILGRIMAGE OF FAITH AND NEW LIFE AT THE CONSECRATION OF ST. GARABED CHURCH OF LAS VEGAS – DEDICATION OF “KOUJAKIAN” HALL – PARISH COUNCIL CHAIR ADROUSHAN ARMENIAN AWARDED PRELACY “ST. DERTAD THE KING” MEDAL After years of hard work and perseverance, on April 13-14, 2013 new life was breathed into the parish community of […]

Prelate Presents Professor Richard Hovannisian with Pontifical Letter of Appreciation

On Saturday, March 16, Professor Richard Hovannisian was honored at a banquet organized by the Friends of UCLA Armenian Language and Cultural Studies, during which was awarded the Narekatsi Gold Medal for his distinguished Lifetime Contribution to the field of Modern Armenian History. Given that H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, was in San Francisco over […]

Prelate Presents Manas Boujikian with Pontifical Encyclical

On Thursday, March 7, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy long-time community activist and benefactor Mr. Manas Boujikian, who was accompanied by Asbarez Newspaper Editor Mr. Apo Boghikian.  During the visit the Prelate presented Mr. Boujikian with the Pontifical Encyclical of H.H. Catholicos Aram I honoring him with the “Knight of […]

Prelate Bestows “St. Ashkhen” Medal to Renowned Soprano Anna Neshanian

On Sunday, February 10th, the 60th jubilee celebration of world-renowned soprano Anna Neshanian was held at “Avedissian” Hall in Encino.  Hundreds of music enthusiasts had gathered for this milestone anniversary, which was celebrated with performances by Anna Neshanian’s students, excerpts by famed Armenian artists about her life’s work, and a video presentation chronicling her rise […]

Prelacy Freeway and Street Signs Installed

We are pleased to announce that thanks to the efforts of the H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Executive Council, and Prelacy Real Property Committee, in late December of 2012 freeway and surface street signs were installed directing faithful to the Prelacy building.buy xenical online pavg.net/wp-content/themes/twentytwentyone/inc/en/xenical.html no prescription Signs have been posted on the 210 Freeway […]

Prelacy Publishes Color Illustrated “Lord’s Prayer” in Memory of Three Faithful

The Western Prelacy recently published color illustrated copies of the Lord’s Prayer in memory of three faithful, Alice Avakian, Rosa Bekarian, and Zevart Movsessian. On the threshold of the New Year, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, met with the families of the deceased, blessed the memory of their loved ones and presented them with special […]

A Call to Action in Support of the Syrian Armenian Community

On Friday, August 24, 2012, the Western Prelacy issued the following correspondence to its parishes: “We are all familiar with the escalating conflict in Syria and the mounting humanitarian crisis faced by our Armenian brethren. Heeding the call of H.H. Catholicos Aram I, the Armenian-American community of the Western U.S. is contributing to the relief […]

An Effective Approach to Help the Armenian Community in Syria

The crisis in Syria and as a consequence, the perilous daily lives of the Syrian Armenians, have alarmed and deeply concerned the Armenian community. The historical record reminds us the past and present destiny of nations; making assumptions on past history may lead us to uncertainty and anxiety; and that is why we should move […]

A Call to Support the Armenian Community of Syria

During the past weeks, the 17-month conflict in Syria has escalated to dangerous proportions. Caught in the crossfire of this growing conflict are the innocent citizens of Syria, among them the large Armenian community. The presence of Armenians in Syria dates back many centuries, and throughout that time, the community has had an important role […]

Prelate Honors Community Activist Manas Boujikian with “Knight of Cilicia” Medal

In preparation for the ANCA Telethon, on the evening of Thursday, May 17, 2012, community leaders and members gathered for a reception at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale. During the event, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, honored long-time community activist Mr. Manas Boujikian with the “Knight of Cilicia” medal as appreciation and commendation for his many […]

Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian Unanimously Re-Elected Prelate for Fifth Term – Religious and Executive Councils

On Friday, April 20, 2012, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian was unanimously re-elected to a fifth four-year term as Prelate during the second session of the 40th Representatives Assembly. During the day’s two sessions, delegates discussed and analyzed the annual activities of the Prelate and Religious and Executive Councils, which they found “highly commendable”. Following the […]

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