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May 6, 2011
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
PRELACY 39TH REPRESENTATIVES ASSEMBLY
TO BE HELD ON MAY 13 & 14
The 39th Representatives Assembly will convene on May 13th, 2011, at
the Prelacy "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall. H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over the meeting which is being
hosted by St. Garabed Church of Hollywood.
The Assembly will cover a number of issues related to our churches,
schools, and committees serving under the Prelacy.
In preparation for the Representatives Assembly, a clergy conference
will be held at the Prelacy on Wednesday, May 11th, and a meeting of our
churches' Boards of Trustees and Ladies Guilds on Thursday, May 12th.
ORIENTAL ORTHODOX CHURCHES
ANNUAL JOINT DIVINE LITURGY
On Thursday, May 5th, 2011, the Prelates and clergy of the Armenian,
Coptic, and Syriac Churches gathered at Holy Virgin Mary Coptic Orthodox
Church in Los Angeles for their annual joint Divine Liturgy.
The gathering was held under the auspices of the Council of Oriental
Orthodox Bishops headed by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
H.E. Archbishop Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan, Prelate of the Syriac Orthodox
Church, and H.G. Bishop Serapion, Prelate of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Clergy members from the three churches participated in the Liturgy.
Divine Liturgy was celebrated jointly by the three Prelates. During
the service, prayers were offered for the three spiritual leaders H.H.
Catholicos Aram I, H.H. Pope Shenouda III, and H.H. Patriarch Zakka I. At
the conclusion of the service, Holy Communion was offered to all
participating clergy.
Following Divine Liturgy, Bishop Serapion greeted the Prelates and
clergy members, and invited Fr. John to speak about the life and works of
Coptic Church father St. Athanasius of Alexandria.
Remarks were then delivered by Archbishop Mardirossian and
Archbishop Kaplan. Archbishop Mardirossian noted how Easter and the 96th
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide coincided this year stating that this
coincidence was fitting given that as mankind was redeemed and reborn by the
Resurrection of our Lord, so were the Armenian people resurrected and reborn
from the ashes of Genocide. He continued, "Our Coptic and Syriac brothers
know well the pain and struggle of the Armenian people for you too have
tragically suffered persecution for your faith, which continues to this day.
What we all have in common is our steadfast faith in our Lord Savior Jesus
Christ, which has sustained us and our faith for centuries." The Prelate
concluded by expressing hope for peace to prevail in the Middle East.
In his remarks Archbishop Kaplan hoped for all Christian churches to
unite and become one body and one soul as was the case in the early days of
Christianity.
The day concluded with a luncheon.
PRELATE WELCOMES UNITED NATIONS
RESIDENT COORDINATOR DAFINA GERCHEVA
On Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy United Nations Resident Coordinator Ms.
Dafina Gercheva and Senior Advisor Mr. Armen Baibourtian. They were
accompanied by Armenian American Chamber of Commerce Vice-President Mr.
Yervand Arjoyan, and Mr. Khatchadour Khoodigian, who had coordinated the
visit.
Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian, Central Executive member Mr. Vahe
Yacoubian, Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian, and Executive
Council Vice-Chair Mr. George Chorbajian participated in the meeting.
The Prelate gave a general overview of the Prelacy's endeavors and
mission, focusing specifically on our churches and schools. The guests
reported on the endeavors of international organizations operating in
Armenia and also on United Nations development programs aimed at improving
Armenia's financial and social sectors. There was also discussion on
Diaspora assistance to Armenia and how individuals and organizations can aid
Armenia through the United Nations.
In response to questions from the guests on Armenian communities in
America, the Prelate and Council members spoke of persecution by the Ottoman
Empire and the subsequent Genocide as the primary reason for emigration of
Armenians to America. They also noted that the Armenian community of Fresno
can play an important role in the development of Armenia since they live in
a largely agricultural area and have unique experiences that other
communities may not.
At the conclusion of their meeting, the Prelate presented the guests
with mementos.
PRELATE VISITS CHAMLIAN SCHOOL
Upon the invitation of the school administration, on Tuesday, May
3rd, 2011, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, visited Vahan and
Anoush Chamlian School where he was greeted by Principal Mr. Vazken
Madenlian and Vice-Principal Mrs. Rita Kaprielian. Rev. Fr. Vazken Atmajian
and Executive Council Vice-Chair Mr. George Chorbajian joined the Prelate.
Upon his arrival the Prelate first visited several classrooms and
addressed the students. Later, they gathered at the auditorium where the
8th grade students spoke of their experiences and feelings during their
recent trip to Armenia. The Prelate expressed his joy at the positive
sentiments expressed by the students about their trip, and urged them to
always remain faithful to our heritage and traditions.
The Prelate later attended a reception organized by the Parent
Support Committee for the administration in honor of teacher appreciation
week. The Prelate blessed the tables and thanked the Parent Support
Committee for honoring the teachers with this reception.
On May 25th, the 8th grade students will visit the Prelacy where
they will participate in a prayer service led by the Prelate and receive
Holy Communion.
From: A. Papazian
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
PRELACY 39TH REPRESENTATIVES ASSEMBLY
TO BE HELD ON MAY 13 & 14
The 39th Representatives Assembly will convene on May 13th, 2011, at
the Prelacy "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall. H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over the meeting which is being
hosted by St. Garabed Church of Hollywood.
The Assembly will cover a number of issues related to our churches,
schools, and committees serving under the Prelacy.
In preparation for the Representatives Assembly, a clergy conference
will be held at the Prelacy on Wednesday, May 11th, and a meeting of our
churches' Boards of Trustees and Ladies Guilds on Thursday, May 12th.
ORIENTAL ORTHODOX CHURCHES
ANNUAL JOINT DIVINE LITURGY
On Thursday, May 5th, 2011, the Prelates and clergy of the Armenian,
Coptic, and Syriac Churches gathered at Holy Virgin Mary Coptic Orthodox
Church in Los Angeles for their annual joint Divine Liturgy.
The gathering was held under the auspices of the Council of Oriental
Orthodox Bishops headed by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
H.E. Archbishop Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan, Prelate of the Syriac Orthodox
Church, and H.G. Bishop Serapion, Prelate of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Clergy members from the three churches participated in the Liturgy.
Divine Liturgy was celebrated jointly by the three Prelates. During
the service, prayers were offered for the three spiritual leaders H.H.
Catholicos Aram I, H.H. Pope Shenouda III, and H.H. Patriarch Zakka I. At
the conclusion of the service, Holy Communion was offered to all
participating clergy.
Following Divine Liturgy, Bishop Serapion greeted the Prelates and
clergy members, and invited Fr. John to speak about the life and works of
Coptic Church father St. Athanasius of Alexandria.
Remarks were then delivered by Archbishop Mardirossian and
Archbishop Kaplan. Archbishop Mardirossian noted how Easter and the 96th
anniversary of the Armenian Genocide coincided this year stating that this
coincidence was fitting given that as mankind was redeemed and reborn by the
Resurrection of our Lord, so were the Armenian people resurrected and reborn
from the ashes of Genocide. He continued, "Our Coptic and Syriac brothers
know well the pain and struggle of the Armenian people for you too have
tragically suffered persecution for your faith, which continues to this day.
What we all have in common is our steadfast faith in our Lord Savior Jesus
Christ, which has sustained us and our faith for centuries." The Prelate
concluded by expressing hope for peace to prevail in the Middle East.
In his remarks Archbishop Kaplan hoped for all Christian churches to
unite and become one body and one soul as was the case in the early days of
Christianity.
The day concluded with a luncheon.
PRELATE WELCOMES UNITED NATIONS
RESIDENT COORDINATOR DAFINA GERCHEVA
On Wednesday, May 4th, 2011, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy United Nations Resident Coordinator Ms.
Dafina Gercheva and Senior Advisor Mr. Armen Baibourtian. They were
accompanied by Armenian American Chamber of Commerce Vice-President Mr.
Yervand Arjoyan, and Mr. Khatchadour Khoodigian, who had coordinated the
visit.
Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian, Central Executive member Mr. Vahe
Yacoubian, Executive Council Chair Mrs. Rima Boghossian, and Executive
Council Vice-Chair Mr. George Chorbajian participated in the meeting.
The Prelate gave a general overview of the Prelacy's endeavors and
mission, focusing specifically on our churches and schools. The guests
reported on the endeavors of international organizations operating in
Armenia and also on United Nations development programs aimed at improving
Armenia's financial and social sectors. There was also discussion on
Diaspora assistance to Armenia and how individuals and organizations can aid
Armenia through the United Nations.
In response to questions from the guests on Armenian communities in
America, the Prelate and Council members spoke of persecution by the Ottoman
Empire and the subsequent Genocide as the primary reason for emigration of
Armenians to America. They also noted that the Armenian community of Fresno
can play an important role in the development of Armenia since they live in
a largely agricultural area and have unique experiences that other
communities may not.
At the conclusion of their meeting, the Prelate presented the guests
with mementos.
PRELATE VISITS CHAMLIAN SCHOOL
Upon the invitation of the school administration, on Tuesday, May
3rd, 2011, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, visited Vahan and
Anoush Chamlian School where he was greeted by Principal Mr. Vazken
Madenlian and Vice-Principal Mrs. Rita Kaprielian. Rev. Fr. Vazken Atmajian
and Executive Council Vice-Chair Mr. George Chorbajian joined the Prelate.
Upon his arrival the Prelate first visited several classrooms and
addressed the students. Later, they gathered at the auditorium where the
8th grade students spoke of their experiences and feelings during their
recent trip to Armenia. The Prelate expressed his joy at the positive
sentiments expressed by the students about their trip, and urged them to
always remain faithful to our heritage and traditions.
The Prelate later attended a reception organized by the Parent
Support Committee for the administration in honor of teacher appreciation
week. The Prelate blessed the tables and thanked the Parent Support
Committee for honoring the teachers with this reception.
On May 25th, the 8th grade students will visit the Prelacy where
they will participate in a prayer service led by the Prelate and receive
Holy Communion.
From: A. Papazian