November 4, 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
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY AND ORDINATIONS ON THE 48TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLY
MARTYRS CHURCH IN ENCINO
On Sunday, November 6th, 2011, the 48th anniversary of Holy Martyrs
Church in Encino will be celebrated with Episcopal Divine Liturgy,
ordination of acolytes, and the blessing of madagh.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate
Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon.
During the service, the Prelate will ordain as acolytes the
following individuals: Hagop Demirjian, Manuel Bayramian, Haig Ohanessian,
Sarkis Najarian, Adiss Bablanian, Gary Markarian, Avedis Patatian, Nareg
Khatchadourian, Vrej Bayramian, and Gary Berberian.
Following the service, the Prelate will be led in a procession to
"Avedissian" Hall where he will conduct the blessing of madagh, prepared by
the parish Ladies Auxiliary.
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER OPENING OF "ARSHAVIR SHIRAGIAN" GOMIDEH NEW CENTER
On the afternoon of Sunday, November 6th, the Prelate will preside
over the official opening ceremony of the new "Arshavir Shiragian" Gomideh
center located in Chatsworth.
CENTRAL EXECUTIVE CHAIR DR. BEDROS KARAJERJIAN VISITS THE PRELACY
On Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, Catholicosate Central Executive
Chair Dr. Bedros Karajerjian visited the Prelacy where he met with H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. Dr. Karajerjian was accompanied
by his brother, architect Mr. Kevork Karajerjian, who is a long-time
supporter of our community and specifically the Catholicosate of Cilicia.
Prelacy Executive Council Vice-Chair Mr. George Chorbajian participated in
the meeting as well.
The discussion centered on the endeavors and collaborative efforts
between the Catholicosate of Cilicia and the Prelacy, as well as the recent
Pontifical Visit of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I to the Western United
States. Dr. Karajerjian expressed satisfaction at the work being carried
out at the Prelacy, and wished the Prelate and Prelacy success in future
endeavors.
Given that it was Dr. Karajerjian's first visit to the Prelacy, the
Prelate familiarized him with the various departments during a tour of the
headquarters.
The Prelate presented mementos to both Dr. and Mr. Karajerjian at
the conclusion of the visit.
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
EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY AND ORDINATIONS ON THE 48TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOLY
MARTYRS CHURCH IN ENCINO
On Sunday, November 6th, 2011, the 48th anniversary of Holy Martyrs
Church in Encino will be celebrated with Episcopal Divine Liturgy,
ordination of acolytes, and the blessing of madagh.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate
Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon.
During the service, the Prelate will ordain as acolytes the
following individuals: Hagop Demirjian, Manuel Bayramian, Haig Ohanessian,
Sarkis Najarian, Adiss Bablanian, Gary Markarian, Avedis Patatian, Nareg
Khatchadourian, Vrej Bayramian, and Gary Berberian.
Following the service, the Prelate will be led in a procession to
"Avedissian" Hall where he will conduct the blessing of madagh, prepared by
the parish Ladies Auxiliary.
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER OPENING OF "ARSHAVIR SHIRAGIAN" GOMIDEH NEW CENTER
On the afternoon of Sunday, November 6th, the Prelate will preside
over the official opening ceremony of the new "Arshavir Shiragian" Gomideh
center located in Chatsworth.
CENTRAL EXECUTIVE CHAIR DR. BEDROS KARAJERJIAN VISITS THE PRELACY
On Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011, Catholicosate Central Executive
Chair Dr. Bedros Karajerjian visited the Prelacy where he met with H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. Dr. Karajerjian was accompanied
by his brother, architect Mr. Kevork Karajerjian, who is a long-time
supporter of our community and specifically the Catholicosate of Cilicia.
Prelacy Executive Council Vice-Chair Mr. George Chorbajian participated in
the meeting as well.
The discussion centered on the endeavors and collaborative efforts
between the Catholicosate of Cilicia and the Prelacy, as well as the recent
Pontifical Visit of His Holiness Catholicos Aram I to the Western United
States. Dr. Karajerjian expressed satisfaction at the work being carried
out at the Prelacy, and wished the Prelate and Prelacy success in future
endeavors.
Given that it was Dr. Karajerjian's first visit to the Prelacy, the
Prelate familiarized him with the various departments during a tour of the
headquarters.
The Prelate presented mementos to both Dr. and Mr. Karajerjian at
the conclusion of the visit.