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    May 16, 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



    HIS HOLINESS APPROVES THE ELECTION OF THE PRELATE AND RELIGIOUS AND
    EXECUTIVE COUNCILS

    Following the conclusion of the 36th Representatives Assembly on
    Saturday, May 10th, the results of the proceedings were immediately sent to
    His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia, who approved
    the election of the Prelate, and the Religious and Executive Councils.
    Throughout the past week, leaders of community organizations and
    individuals sent congratulatory letters and visited with H.E. Archbishop
    Moushegh Mardirossian personally to congratulate him on his re-election for
    a fourth term. A letter from the Honorable Consul General of Armenia Armen
    Liloyan congratulating the Prelate were among those received.


    PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY
    AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH

    On Sunday, May 18, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
    will preside over Divine Liturgy at St. Mary's Church in Glendale and
    deliver the sermon.
    On Sunday, May 11, the Prelate presided over Divine Liturgy at Holy
    Martyrs Church in Encino and delivered the sermon on the feast of Pentecost.
    H.E. Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian was also present.
    During the Liturgy, Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian congratulated the
    Prelate who just two days earlier was re-elected for a fourth term. At the
    conclusion of church services, a reception took place at the adjacent
    "Yeghia Sarafian" Hall. Parishioners had the opportunity to congratulate the
    Prelate. Members of the Executive Council, parish Board of Trustees, and
    sister organizations were also in attendance.
    The Prelate thanked the faithful for their well wishes and the
    conclusion came to a close with the singing of "Giligia".



    ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE BURBANK ANC

    The third annual banquet of the Armenian National Committee of
    Burbank will take place on the evening of Sunday, May 18th, at Arbat Banquet
    Hall in Burbank, with the participation of elected officials, community
    leaders, and ANC supporters.
    The honorary chairman of the banquet is Assembly member Paul
    Krekorian and the keynote speaker is Congressman Adam Schiff.
    Rev. Fr. Vazken Atmajian will attend and convey the Prelate's
    blessings and remarks.



    PRELATE TO DELIVER THE INVOCATION AT THE ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE USC INSTITUTE
    OF ARMENIAN STUDIES

    On the evening of Sunday, May 18th, the third anniversary gala
    banquet of the USC Institute of Armenian Studies will take place at the
    Universal Hilton. During the banquet individuals and organizations who have
    contributed to the progress of the Armenian community will be honored.
    The Prelate will be in attendance and will deliver the invocation.



    WORLD PREMIERE OF "RED DOG HOWLS"

    The world premiere of "Red Dog Howls" by Alexander Dinelaris will
    take place on the evening of Monday, May 19th, at the El Portal Theatre in
    North Hollywood. The play, which is directed by Michael Peretzian and
    features original music by Ara Dabanjian, tells the tale of a young man
    dealing with the aftermath of the Genocide.
    Rev. Fr. Vazken Atmajian will represent the Prelate at the premiere.
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