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December 26, 2008
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]
Website: www.westernprelacy.org
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW PARISH IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Religious
and Executive Councils hereby announce the establishment of a new parish in
North Hollywood which will be called the Armenian Apostolic Church of North
Hollywood.
The parish is being established to serve the spiritual needs of the
large Armenian community in North Hollywood and surrounding areas. The
Prelacy Councils and a special committee designated for this specific
endeavor have undertaken the establishment of the parish and continue to
work towards finalizing the particulars.
Christian Education Co-Director Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian has
been assigned pastor of the parish, which will hold services at St. Paul
Assyrian-Chaldean Catholic Church (13050 Vanowen St., North Hollywood, CA
91605). The first Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, January
6th, 2009, on the Birth and Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ. The
traditional blessing of water will follow the Liturgy.
In addition to weekly Divine Liturgy, Bible study will also be
offered at the parish.
We invite our faithful parishioners to participate in these
uplifting services and contribute to the progress of this newly established
parish.
35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRELACY CELEBRATED
On Sunday, December 21st, the 35th anniversary of the Western
prelacy was ceremoniously celebrated at St. Mary's Church in Glendale. The
event took place under the auspices of the Prelate and was organized by the
35th anniversary committee.
Among those in attendance were H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan,
Prelate of the Eastern United States, H.E. Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian,
clergy, Consul General Armen Liloyan, ARF Bureau and Central Committee
members, Central Executive and Executive Council members, Delegates, Boards
of Trustees, representatives of community organizations, and hundreds of
faithful.
The program consisted of remarks by Archbishop Choloyan, keynote
speeches by Mr. Armand Keosian, Esq., in English, and Mr. Khajag Dikijian in
Armenian, a video presentation of the Prelacy history, and musical
presentations by Razmig Mansourian, Anahid Nersisyan accompanied on the
organ by Prof. Levon Aprahamian, and the Armenian Society of Los Angeles
Choir led by conductor Mikayel Avedissian. The program concluded with the
Prelate's remarks and benediction. Dr.Rubina Peroomian served as Master of
Ceremonies.
Please visit the news section of our website for the full press
release and photos.
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL IN MONTEBELLO
According to the Armenian Church calendar, Thursday, December 25th,
was the Feast of St. Stephen the Proto-deacon and first martyr. The life
and martyrdom of St. Stephen will be remembered in during Divine Liturgy on
Sunday, December 28th, in all our churches.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over
Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello and deliver the sermon.
PRELATE'S NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS DINNER
Each year on the Feast of the Birth and Theophany of our Lord Jesus
Christ, hundreds of Prelacy faithful, sponsors, and representatives of
community organizations gather for the Prelate's New Year and Christmas
dinner.
This year's dinner will take place on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009, at
6:30 p.m., at "Bagramian" Hall of Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello,
The dinner is organized by the Ladies Auxiliary.
ARF ZAVARIAN GOMIDEH MEETS WITH THE PRELATE
On the evening of Tuesday, December 23rd, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy ARF Zavarian Gomideh
representative Mr. Khatchig Havatian and members. Executive Council Chair
Dr.Garo Agopian and members Mr. Meher Der Ohanessian and Dr. Navasart
Kazazian were also at the meeting.
The guests had come to convey their will wishes to the Prelate on
the eve of the New Year and Christmas and for a general discussion on their
current endeavors.
The Prelate conveyed to the guests information about the
undertakings of the Prelacy and specifically the 50th anniversary of the
North American Prelacy and the 35th anniversary of the Western Prelacy which
was celebrated just two days earlier. He expressed appreciation for the
collaboration of our community organizations in the Prelacy's activities and
his confidence that the cooperation will continue as the work of the Prelacy
expands. The Prelate also announced the establishment of a new parish in
North Hollywood where Divine Liturgy will be celebrated for the first time
on the Feast of the Birth and Epiphany of Jesus Christ. The Prelate and
guests also discussed the importance of collaboration between the church and
organizations in the shaping of our youth. In discussing the Crescenta
Valley parish, the Prelate commended the dedication of the parish members in
advancing the church and expressed hope that the parish will have its own
church in the near future.
The meeting concluded with the presentation of mementos by the
Prelate.
LOS ANGELES CITY CONTROLLER CANDIDATE NICK PATSAOURAS MEETS WITH THE PRELATE
On the afternoon of Tuesday, December 23rd, candidate for Los
Angeles City Controller Nick Patsaouras visited the Prelacy and met with
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. President of Armenia Fund
Mrs. Maria Mehranian and Prelacy sponsor Mr. Vahe Ter-Zakarian also
participated in the meeting.
During their meeting Mr. Patsaouras relayed information to the
Prelate regarding his current endeavors. The Prelate thanked him for the
information he conveyed and wished him success in his campaign.
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]
Website: www.westernprelacy.org
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW PARISH IN NORTH HOLLYWOOD
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Religious
and Executive Councils hereby announce the establishment of a new parish in
North Hollywood which will be called the Armenian Apostolic Church of North
Hollywood.
The parish is being established to serve the spiritual needs of the
large Armenian community in North Hollywood and surrounding areas. The
Prelacy Councils and a special committee designated for this specific
endeavor have undertaken the establishment of the parish and continue to
work towards finalizing the particulars.
Christian Education Co-Director Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian has
been assigned pastor of the parish, which will hold services at St. Paul
Assyrian-Chaldean Catholic Church (13050 Vanowen St., North Hollywood, CA
91605). The first Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Tuesday, January
6th, 2009, on the Birth and Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ. The
traditional blessing of water will follow the Liturgy.
In addition to weekly Divine Liturgy, Bible study will also be
offered at the parish.
We invite our faithful parishioners to participate in these
uplifting services and contribute to the progress of this newly established
parish.
35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRELACY CELEBRATED
On Sunday, December 21st, the 35th anniversary of the Western
prelacy was ceremoniously celebrated at St. Mary's Church in Glendale. The
event took place under the auspices of the Prelate and was organized by the
35th anniversary committee.
Among those in attendance were H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan,
Prelate of the Eastern United States, H.E. Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian,
clergy, Consul General Armen Liloyan, ARF Bureau and Central Committee
members, Central Executive and Executive Council members, Delegates, Boards
of Trustees, representatives of community organizations, and hundreds of
faithful.
The program consisted of remarks by Archbishop Choloyan, keynote
speeches by Mr. Armand Keosian, Esq., in English, and Mr. Khajag Dikijian in
Armenian, a video presentation of the Prelacy history, and musical
presentations by Razmig Mansourian, Anahid Nersisyan accompanied on the
organ by Prof. Levon Aprahamian, and the Armenian Society of Los Angeles
Choir led by conductor Mikayel Avedissian. The program concluded with the
Prelate's remarks and benediction. Dr.Rubina Peroomian served as Master of
Ceremonies.
Please visit the news section of our website for the full press
release and photos.
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT
HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL IN MONTEBELLO
According to the Armenian Church calendar, Thursday, December 25th,
was the Feast of St. Stephen the Proto-deacon and first martyr. The life
and martyrdom of St. Stephen will be remembered in during Divine Liturgy on
Sunday, December 28th, in all our churches.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over
Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello and deliver the sermon.
PRELATE'S NEW YEAR AND CHRISTMAS DINNER
Each year on the Feast of the Birth and Theophany of our Lord Jesus
Christ, hundreds of Prelacy faithful, sponsors, and representatives of
community organizations gather for the Prelate's New Year and Christmas
dinner.
This year's dinner will take place on Tuesday, January 6th, 2009, at
6:30 p.m., at "Bagramian" Hall of Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello,
The dinner is organized by the Ladies Auxiliary.
ARF ZAVARIAN GOMIDEH MEETS WITH THE PRELATE
On the evening of Tuesday, December 23rd, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy ARF Zavarian Gomideh
representative Mr. Khatchig Havatian and members. Executive Council Chair
Dr.Garo Agopian and members Mr. Meher Der Ohanessian and Dr. Navasart
Kazazian were also at the meeting.
The guests had come to convey their will wishes to the Prelate on
the eve of the New Year and Christmas and for a general discussion on their
current endeavors.
The Prelate conveyed to the guests information about the
undertakings of the Prelacy and specifically the 50th anniversary of the
North American Prelacy and the 35th anniversary of the Western Prelacy which
was celebrated just two days earlier. He expressed appreciation for the
collaboration of our community organizations in the Prelacy's activities and
his confidence that the cooperation will continue as the work of the Prelacy
expands. The Prelate also announced the establishment of a new parish in
North Hollywood where Divine Liturgy will be celebrated for the first time
on the Feast of the Birth and Epiphany of Jesus Christ. The Prelate and
guests also discussed the importance of collaboration between the church and
organizations in the shaping of our youth. In discussing the Crescenta
Valley parish, the Prelate commended the dedication of the parish members in
advancing the church and expressed hope that the parish will have its own
church in the near future.
The meeting concluded with the presentation of mementos by the
Prelate.
LOS ANGELES CITY CONTROLLER CANDIDATE NICK PATSAOURAS MEETS WITH THE PRELATE
On the afternoon of Tuesday, December 23rd, candidate for Los
Angeles City Controller Nick Patsaouras visited the Prelacy and met with
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. President of Armenia Fund
Mrs. Maria Mehranian and Prelacy sponsor Mr. Vahe Ter-Zakarian also
participated in the meeting.
During their meeting Mr. Patsaouras relayed information to the
Prelate regarding his current endeavors. The Prelate thanked him for the
information he conveyed and wished him success in his campaign.