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August 23, 2013
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
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY
AT HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH
- 40TH DAY REQUEIM SERVICE FOR ARCHBISHOP ARDAVAZT TERTERIAN
On Sunday, August 25, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Holy
Martyrs Church in Encino.
At the conclusion of Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will preside over
the requiem service, during which prayers will be offered on the 40th day of
the passing of senior Brotherhood member Archbishop Ardavazt Terterian, who
entered eternal rest on July 18. Members of the Kessab Educational
Association will be in attendance.
By the ordinance of the Prelate, Very Rev. Fr. Garbis Ashekian, a
new member of the Catholicosate Brotherhood, who is visiting Los Angeles,
will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St. Garabed Church
in Hollywood.
PRELATE OF AZERBAIJAN VERY REV. FR. KRIKOR CHIFTJIAN
VISITS THE PRELACY
On Friday, August 23, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed Very Rev. Fr. Krikor Chiftjian, Prelate of Azerbaijan, who
is currently in Los Angeles on a brief visit.
The visit offered an opportunity to discuss current issues. By the
ordinance of H.H. Catholicos Aram I, Fr. Krikor previously served for three
years within the Western Prelacy.
PRELATE BLESSES YOUNG STUDENTS OF TAVLIAN PRE-SCHOOL AT THE START OF THE NEW
ACADEMIC YEAR
At the start of the 2013-2014 academic year of Prelacy Schools, H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, has been visiting schools to
convey his blessings and well wishes to the administration, students, and
parents for a successful year.
On Friday, August 23rd, 2013, the Prelate visited the young students
of Levon and Hasmig Tavlian Pre-School in Pasadena, where he conducted a
prayer service and the blessing of salt and water to begin the new school
year. He was accompanied by Parish Pastor of St. Sarkis Church Rev. Fr.
Boghos Baltayan, and former Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Khoren Babochian. St.
Sarkis Church Board of Trustees members were also in attendance.
After the prayer service in the courtyard, the Prelate and Pastors
visited classrooms where they were greeted enthusiastically by the students.
The Prelate and Pastors had a warm and pleasant interaction with the
students, who sang songs and presented them with drawings. The Prelate
blessed the students and presented them with copies of the Lord's Prayer.
PRELATE BEGINS SCHOOL VISITS AT THE START OF
THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
On Monday, August 19, 2013, Prelacy Schools opened their doors to
commence the 2013-2014 academic year. Each year H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, visits Prelacy Schools to convey his blessings and
well wishes to the administration, teachers, students, and parents for a
successful year.
On Monday, August 19, the Prelate visited Holy Martyrs Ferrahian
High School in Encino and Marie Cabayan Elementary School in North Hills,
where he presided over the opening ceremonies.
The day began at "Avedissian" Hall of the Encino campus.
Participating in the ceremony were Holy Martyrs Church Pastor Rev. Fr.
Razmig Khatchadourian, Principal Mr. John Kossakian, teachers, members of
the Board of Regents, Parish Board of Trustees, sister organizations, and
parents.
In his address, the Prelate stressed that the Armenian School is,
above all, an institution which cultivates our Christian and cultural
heritage in our students. Instructing our students on the principles of our
faith, on our history and cultural values, and enriching their hearts and
souls with our heritage, is just as important as technologically modern
teaching methods, stated His Eminence. Referencing the "Year of the
Armenian Mother" proclamation of His Holiness, the Prelate stated that
Armenian mothers are the pillars of Armenian families and the first teachers
of their children. Armenian teachers, stated His Eminence, have similar
qualities to mothers, with whom they work in partnership for the development
and instruction of our youth.
The Prelate and delegation then headed to the North Hills campus for
the opening ceremony of Holy Martyrs Marie Cabayan Elementary School. In
his message the Prelate emphasized the unique and crucial role of the
Armenian School and Armenian educators in the spiritual and intellectual
development of our youth. Note that ARS Ashkhen Pilavajian Pre-School
commenced the new school year on Tuesday, August 20.
Monday, August 19 was the first day of school for most Prelacy
Schools. Local parish pastors presided over the opening ceremonies and read
the Prelate's message on this occasion. Later in the day the Prelate was in
telephone communication with Principals to wish them a productive school
year. Armenian Mesrobian School in Montebello and Ari Guiragos Minassian
School in Orange County will begin the new school year on Monday, August 26.
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION CELEBRATED WITH EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY AND
BLESSING OF GRAPES AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH
On Sunday, August 18, 2013, the Armenian Church celebrated one of
its most beloved feasts, the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God into
heaven.
The Feast of the Assumption was celebrated within Prelacy Churches
with great ceremony. Divine Liturgy was celebrated with special hymns
dedicated to the Holy Mother of God, followed by the blessing of grapes, a
popular and beloved tradition associated with this feast.
The Feast of the Assumption is also the name day of St. Mary's
Church in Glendale. Thus, on this special occasion, H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian celebrated Divine Liturgy, delivered the sermon, and
conducted the blessing of grapes at St. Mary's, where thousands of faithful
were gathered to partake in the celebration.
In his sermon, the Prelate spoke of the Holy Mother of God as the
mother of humanity, an eternal intercessor for Christians who is praised and
magnified by mankind as the "mother of light" and "treasure of life", in
the words of the hymn dedicated to this feast. The Prelate stressed that
the Holy Mother of God has special meaning for the Armenian people.
Armenian mothers should and do try to emulate the virtues of the Virgin
Mary; thus, this feast is also a celebration of Armenian mothers. Noting
the proclamation of the "Year of the Armenian Mother" by His Holiness, on
this occasion the Prelate called on Armenian mothers to focus not just on
the physical development of their children or their success in school, but
also on their spiritual development, by instilling in them our religious and
national principles.
At the conclusion of Divine Liturgy the Prelacy conducted the
blessing of grapes. His Eminence explained the symbolism and tradition
behind this popular ceremony. He noted that it is an ancient custom held
since the Old Testament times to render to God and the first fruits of the
harvest as sacrificial thanksgiving. With the birth of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the ceremony took on new meaning. Today, we bless and offer the
queen of the fruits, the grapes from which the sacramental wine is made, in
thanksgiving and gratitude for His abundant gifts, especially the gift of
eternal life.
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
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY
AT HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH
- 40TH DAY REQUEIM SERVICE FOR ARCHBISHOP ARDAVAZT TERTERIAN
On Sunday, August 25, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Holy
Martyrs Church in Encino.
At the conclusion of Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will preside over
the requiem service, during which prayers will be offered on the 40th day of
the passing of senior Brotherhood member Archbishop Ardavazt Terterian, who
entered eternal rest on July 18. Members of the Kessab Educational
Association will be in attendance.
By the ordinance of the Prelate, Very Rev. Fr. Garbis Ashekian, a
new member of the Catholicosate Brotherhood, who is visiting Los Angeles,
will celebrate Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St. Garabed Church
in Hollywood.
PRELATE OF AZERBAIJAN VERY REV. FR. KRIKOR CHIFTJIAN
VISITS THE PRELACY
On Friday, August 23, 2013, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed Very Rev. Fr. Krikor Chiftjian, Prelate of Azerbaijan, who
is currently in Los Angeles on a brief visit.
The visit offered an opportunity to discuss current issues. By the
ordinance of H.H. Catholicos Aram I, Fr. Krikor previously served for three
years within the Western Prelacy.
PRELATE BLESSES YOUNG STUDENTS OF TAVLIAN PRE-SCHOOL AT THE START OF THE NEW
ACADEMIC YEAR
At the start of the 2013-2014 academic year of Prelacy Schools, H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, has been visiting schools to
convey his blessings and well wishes to the administration, students, and
parents for a successful year.
On Friday, August 23rd, 2013, the Prelate visited the young students
of Levon and Hasmig Tavlian Pre-School in Pasadena, where he conducted a
prayer service and the blessing of salt and water to begin the new school
year. He was accompanied by Parish Pastor of St. Sarkis Church Rev. Fr.
Boghos Baltayan, and former Parish Pastor Rev. Fr. Khoren Babochian. St.
Sarkis Church Board of Trustees members were also in attendance.
After the prayer service in the courtyard, the Prelate and Pastors
visited classrooms where they were greeted enthusiastically by the students.
The Prelate and Pastors had a warm and pleasant interaction with the
students, who sang songs and presented them with drawings. The Prelate
blessed the students and presented them with copies of the Lord's Prayer.
PRELATE BEGINS SCHOOL VISITS AT THE START OF
THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR
On Monday, August 19, 2013, Prelacy Schools opened their doors to
commence the 2013-2014 academic year. Each year H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, visits Prelacy Schools to convey his blessings and
well wishes to the administration, teachers, students, and parents for a
successful year.
On Monday, August 19, the Prelate visited Holy Martyrs Ferrahian
High School in Encino and Marie Cabayan Elementary School in North Hills,
where he presided over the opening ceremonies.
The day began at "Avedissian" Hall of the Encino campus.
Participating in the ceremony were Holy Martyrs Church Pastor Rev. Fr.
Razmig Khatchadourian, Principal Mr. John Kossakian, teachers, members of
the Board of Regents, Parish Board of Trustees, sister organizations, and
parents.
In his address, the Prelate stressed that the Armenian School is,
above all, an institution which cultivates our Christian and cultural
heritage in our students. Instructing our students on the principles of our
faith, on our history and cultural values, and enriching their hearts and
souls with our heritage, is just as important as technologically modern
teaching methods, stated His Eminence. Referencing the "Year of the
Armenian Mother" proclamation of His Holiness, the Prelate stated that
Armenian mothers are the pillars of Armenian families and the first teachers
of their children. Armenian teachers, stated His Eminence, have similar
qualities to mothers, with whom they work in partnership for the development
and instruction of our youth.
The Prelate and delegation then headed to the North Hills campus for
the opening ceremony of Holy Martyrs Marie Cabayan Elementary School. In
his message the Prelate emphasized the unique and crucial role of the
Armenian School and Armenian educators in the spiritual and intellectual
development of our youth. Note that ARS Ashkhen Pilavajian Pre-School
commenced the new school year on Tuesday, August 20.
Monday, August 19 was the first day of school for most Prelacy
Schools. Local parish pastors presided over the opening ceremonies and read
the Prelate's message on this occasion. Later in the day the Prelate was in
telephone communication with Principals to wish them a productive school
year. Armenian Mesrobian School in Montebello and Ari Guiragos Minassian
School in Orange County will begin the new school year on Monday, August 26.
FEAST OF THE ASSUMPTION CELEBRATED WITH EPISCOPAL DIVINE LITURGY AND
BLESSING OF GRAPES AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH
On Sunday, August 18, 2013, the Armenian Church celebrated one of
its most beloved feasts, the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God into
heaven.
The Feast of the Assumption was celebrated within Prelacy Churches
with great ceremony. Divine Liturgy was celebrated with special hymns
dedicated to the Holy Mother of God, followed by the blessing of grapes, a
popular and beloved tradition associated with this feast.
The Feast of the Assumption is also the name day of St. Mary's
Church in Glendale. Thus, on this special occasion, H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian celebrated Divine Liturgy, delivered the sermon, and
conducted the blessing of grapes at St. Mary's, where thousands of faithful
were gathered to partake in the celebration.
In his sermon, the Prelate spoke of the Holy Mother of God as the
mother of humanity, an eternal intercessor for Christians who is praised and
magnified by mankind as the "mother of light" and "treasure of life", in
the words of the hymn dedicated to this feast. The Prelate stressed that
the Holy Mother of God has special meaning for the Armenian people.
Armenian mothers should and do try to emulate the virtues of the Virgin
Mary; thus, this feast is also a celebration of Armenian mothers. Noting
the proclamation of the "Year of the Armenian Mother" by His Holiness, on
this occasion the Prelate called on Armenian mothers to focus not just on
the physical development of their children or their success in school, but
also on their spiritual development, by instilling in them our religious and
national principles.
At the conclusion of Divine Liturgy the Prelacy conducted the
blessing of grapes. His Eminence explained the symbolism and tradition
behind this popular ceremony. He noted that it is an ancient custom held
since the Old Testament times to render to God and the first fruits of the
harvest as sacrificial thanksgiving. With the birth of our Lord Jesus
Christ, the ceremony took on new meaning. Today, we bless and offer the
queen of the fruits, the grapes from which the sacramental wine is made, in
thanksgiving and gratitude for His abundant gifts, especially the gift of
eternal life.