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    October 13, 2006

    PRESS RELEASE
    Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
    H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
    6252 Honolulu Avenue
    La Crescenta, CA 91214
    Tel: (818) 248-7737
    Fax: (818) 248-7745
    E-mail: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
    Website: www.westernprelacy.org <http://www.westernprelacy.org/>


    AT THE ORANGE COUNTY ARMENIAN BOOK FAIR


    LET US WALK WITH FAITH AND FOLLOW THE PATH, MISSION, AND TRADITIONS OF OUR
    HOLY TRANSLATORS

    DECLARED THE PRELATE
    On Sunday, October 8, in celebration of Armenian cultural month, the Forty
    Martyrs Pastor, Board of Trustees, and the administration of A.G. Minassian
    School had organized a book fair, under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop
    Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, which took place at `Gugasian' Hall. On the
    morning of the book fair, the Prelate conducted Holy Mass at `Gugasian' Hall
    (due to renovation at the church). Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian and
    Parish Pastor Rev. Hrant Yeretsian assisted at the altar.
    In his sermon, the Prelate first gave thanks to God for granting
    him the opportunity to be with the Orange County parishioners and to jointly
    celebrate Armenian cultural month and to preside over the opening of the
    book fair. The Prelate commended the combined efforts of the pastor, board
    of trustees, and parishioners in the renovation of the church, stating that
    alongside the physical renovation of the church, each and every parishioner
    must also be renewed spiritually. He emphasized that the community members
    must stand together and pursue not only the physical renovation of the
    church but also the renewal of themselves, their community, organizations,
    and other affiliated bodies. Only by working together with faith for the
    fulfillment of a common mission, can we enjoy the fruits of our service,
    concluded the Prelate.
    Following Mass, the parishioners headed in a procession to the
    hall of the `Armenian Center', where the Prelate conducted the opening of
    the book fair.


    The Prelate Visits A.G. Minassian School


    On Wednesday, October 11, the Prelate paid an official visit to
    Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School in Orange County, as part of his
    visitations to Prelacy Schools on the occasion of the beginning of the new
    academic year. Accompanying the Prelate were Very Rev. Fr. Barthev
    Gulumian, Rev. Hrant Yeretsian, and Executive Council Chairman Dr. Garo
    Agopian.
    At the school, the Prelate was greeted by Principal Mr. Assadour
    Assadourian, after which he visited each class where he spoke to the
    students about the Armenian language and culture founded by our holy
    translators. The students in turn greeted the guests with songs and poetry
    dedicated to the Armenian language.
    The Prelate then met with the school principal and church board
    of trustees, where he received updates on the school's endeavors and their
    future plans. The visit concluded with the Prelate offering his blessings
    for a safe year.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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