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JERUSALEM PATRIARCH VISITS PRELACY
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Thursday, October 31st, 2013
His Beatitude Archbishop Nourhan Manougian was welcomed by the
Western Prelacy and members of the Los Angeles Armenian community in
La Crescenta
LA CRESCENTA-On Friday, October 25, His Beatitude Archbishop Nourhan
Manougian, Patriarch of Jerusalem, visited the Western Prelacy where he
was welcomed by Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian and
members of the Religious Council, Executive Council, ARS, Homenetmen,
and Hamazkayin.
His Beatitude was accompanied by members of the St. James Brotherhood,
Very Rev. Fr. Baret Yerezian and staff-bearer Very Rev. Fr. Norayr
Kazazian. On Wednesday, October 23rd, the Prelate, accompanied by
Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian and Rev. Fr. Ardak Demirjian, had
visited His Beatitude at his hotel to welcome him to Los Angeles and
wish him a pleasant stay.
The visit began with a canonical prayer at the "St. Dertad and St.
Ashkhen" Chapel, and continued at the "Sulahian" Reception Hall.
The Prelate and Executive Council Chair Rima Boghossian officially
welcomed the honored guest and congratulated his recent election as
Patriarch of Jerusalem, noting that the representative of the ARF
Central Committee could not be present but conveyed their well wishes.
They wished him success in his mission and expressed that his visit
to the Prelacy is a historic occasion of great joy and pride. His
Eminence also outlined the general endeavors of the Prelacy, given
that it was the first visit of the Patriarch.
His Beatitude expressed thanks and appreciation for the warm welcome
and well wishes, noting that it was his first visit to the United
States since his election as Patriarch, and also gave an overview of
the Armenian communities of Israel, Jordan, and Palestine served by the
Patriarchate. His Beatitude presented a historical background of the
Patriarchate, stating that from the early days of Christianity many
monasteries were established in Jerusalem and the Holy Land, and in
later centuries Armenian kings and princes built and supported more
churches. Thus, Armenian presence in Jerusalem and Bethlehem dates
back centuries. The Patriarch noted that St. James has properties
which supports the livelihood of the Patriarchate. Also, after the
Genocide numerous surviving families established residences in the
complex of the Monastery, and their descendents continue to live there
today. The complex also houses community organizations and two schools,
the "Tarkmanchatz" school and the Theological Seminary. St.
James Brotherhood counts thirty-five members, with over a dozen
serving in different communities.
In response to a question whether the Patriarchate is assisting the
Syrian-Armenian community, His Beatitude explained that although
they wish to offer support, such as taking in students, the regional
political situation makes doing so unfeasible. The Patriarch concluded
by speaking about the challenges facing the Patriarchate's communities,
difficulties the youth face, and the dwindling Armenian population.
The Prelate presented His Beatitude with a memento depicting the
Prelacy Chapel, and the visit came to an end with a tour of the
Prelacy.
http://asbarez.com/115678/jerusalem-patriarch-visits-prelacy/
Thursday, October 31st, 2013
His Beatitude Archbishop Nourhan Manougian was welcomed by the
Western Prelacy and members of the Los Angeles Armenian community in
La Crescenta
LA CRESCENTA-On Friday, October 25, His Beatitude Archbishop Nourhan
Manougian, Patriarch of Jerusalem, visited the Western Prelacy where he
was welcomed by Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian and
members of the Religious Council, Executive Council, ARS, Homenetmen,
and Hamazkayin.
His Beatitude was accompanied by members of the St. James Brotherhood,
Very Rev. Fr. Baret Yerezian and staff-bearer Very Rev. Fr. Norayr
Kazazian. On Wednesday, October 23rd, the Prelate, accompanied by
Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian and Rev. Fr. Ardak Demirjian, had
visited His Beatitude at his hotel to welcome him to Los Angeles and
wish him a pleasant stay.
The visit began with a canonical prayer at the "St. Dertad and St.
Ashkhen" Chapel, and continued at the "Sulahian" Reception Hall.
The Prelate and Executive Council Chair Rima Boghossian officially
welcomed the honored guest and congratulated his recent election as
Patriarch of Jerusalem, noting that the representative of the ARF
Central Committee could not be present but conveyed their well wishes.
They wished him success in his mission and expressed that his visit
to the Prelacy is a historic occasion of great joy and pride. His
Eminence also outlined the general endeavors of the Prelacy, given
that it was the first visit of the Patriarch.
His Beatitude expressed thanks and appreciation for the warm welcome
and well wishes, noting that it was his first visit to the United
States since his election as Patriarch, and also gave an overview of
the Armenian communities of Israel, Jordan, and Palestine served by the
Patriarchate. His Beatitude presented a historical background of the
Patriarchate, stating that from the early days of Christianity many
monasteries were established in Jerusalem and the Holy Land, and in
later centuries Armenian kings and princes built and supported more
churches. Thus, Armenian presence in Jerusalem and Bethlehem dates
back centuries. The Patriarch noted that St. James has properties
which supports the livelihood of the Patriarchate. Also, after the
Genocide numerous surviving families established residences in the
complex of the Monastery, and their descendents continue to live there
today. The complex also houses community organizations and two schools,
the "Tarkmanchatz" school and the Theological Seminary. St.
James Brotherhood counts thirty-five members, with over a dozen
serving in different communities.
In response to a question whether the Patriarchate is assisting the
Syrian-Armenian community, His Beatitude explained that although
they wish to offer support, such as taking in students, the regional
political situation makes doing so unfeasible. The Patriarch concluded
by speaking about the challenges facing the Patriarchate's communities,
difficulties the youth face, and the dwindling Armenian population.
The Prelate presented His Beatitude with a memento depicting the
Prelacy Chapel, and the visit came to an end with a tour of the
Prelacy.