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WESTERN PRELACY NEWS
July 18, 2014
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 BLESSING OF MADAGH ON THE NAME DAY OF
THE PRELACY CHAPEL
In accordance with the Armenian Church calendar, Saturday, July 12,
2014 was the Feast of St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen, the first Christian
king and queen of Armenia, which is also the name day of the Prelacy
"St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen" Chapel.
On this occasion, on Sunday, July 20, Episcopal Divine Liturgy will
be celebrated and the blessing of madagh will be conducted by H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, at the Crescenta Valley
Parish.
The Prelate will also deliver the sermon. At the conclusion of the
service, requiem prayers will be offered for the soul of Alexan
Pilavjian, husband of Chapel benefactor Mrs. Ashkhen Pilavjian.
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"HARUT BARSAMIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND" ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, the Executive
Council, and the "Harut Barsamian Scholarship Fund" Committee hereby
announce that applications for the Scholarship Fund are being accepted
for the 2014-2015 academic year.
The Fund was established by Prof. Harut Barsamian to assist students
of Armenian descent in obtaining higher education in the United
States. The scholarships are granted based on the Scholarship
Committee's decision.
The application for the scholarship should include: - A brief biography
of the applicant, including contact information (address, e-mail, etc.)
- Proof of acceptance or enrollment at a college or university and
the student ID - Information about the student's major, year, college
name, etc.
Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2014, by e-mail:
[email protected] or to the following address:
Harut Barsamian Armenian Students Scholarship Fund c/o Western Prelacy
6252 Honolulu Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214
P.S. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the Committee
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WESTERN PRELACY PUBLISHES "ODE TO ARMENIAN MOTHERS"
The Western Prelacy is pleased to announce the publication of a
special volume titled Ode to Armenian Mothers.
The book, compiled by distinguished educator Sarkis Panossian, is
a collection of works by famed Armenian poets. It begins with the
preface by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. Brief
biographical notes and photos of the poets are also included.
The book was prepared in celebration of the "Year of the Armenian
Mother" proclamation by His Holiness Aram I in 2013. It is dedicated
to the memory of three Prelacy faithful, Alice Avakian, Rosa Bekarian,
and Zevart Movsessian.
***
ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY 94TH REGIONAL CONVENTION
On Friday, July 18, the Armenian Relief Society Western United States
94th Regional Convention convened at the Hollywood Armenian Center.
The Prelate delivered the invocation and conveyed his message and
blessings. His Eminence was accompanied by Archpriest Fr. Vicken
Vassilian and Rev. Fr. Hrant Yeretzian.
In his message, the Prelate praised the ARS as not only a universally
beloved organization, but as an indispensable one whose scope of
influence is immeasurable and the lives it has touched countless,
a true blessing for Armenians of all ages and for the perpetuation
of our heritage and of our nation.
In conclusion, His Eminence blessed the leadership and members
of the ARS family and wished for smooth proceedings and fruitful
deliberations.
***
July 18, 2014
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 BLESSING OF MADAGH ON THE NAME DAY OF
THE PRELACY CHAPEL
In accordance with the Armenian Church calendar, Saturday, July 12,
2014 was the Feast of St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen, the first Christian
king and queen of Armenia, which is also the name day of the Prelacy
"St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen" Chapel.
On this occasion, on Sunday, July 20, Episcopal Divine Liturgy will
be celebrated and the blessing of madagh will be conducted by H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, at the Crescenta Valley
Parish.
The Prelate will also deliver the sermon. At the conclusion of the
service, requiem prayers will be offered for the soul of Alexan
Pilavjian, husband of Chapel benefactor Mrs. Ashkhen Pilavjian.
***
"HARUT BARSAMIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND" ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR
His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, the Executive
Council, and the "Harut Barsamian Scholarship Fund" Committee hereby
announce that applications for the Scholarship Fund are being accepted
for the 2014-2015 academic year.
The Fund was established by Prof. Harut Barsamian to assist students
of Armenian descent in obtaining higher education in the United
States. The scholarships are granted based on the Scholarship
Committee's decision.
The application for the scholarship should include: - A brief biography
of the applicant, including contact information (address, e-mail, etc.)
- Proof of acceptance or enrollment at a college or university and
the student ID - Information about the student's major, year, college
name, etc.
Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2014, by e-mail:
[email protected] or to the following address:
Harut Barsamian Armenian Students Scholarship Fund c/o Western Prelacy
6252 Honolulu Ave., La Crescenta, CA 91214
P.S. Incomplete applications will not be considered by the Committee
***
WESTERN PRELACY PUBLISHES "ODE TO ARMENIAN MOTHERS"
The Western Prelacy is pleased to announce the publication of a
special volume titled Ode to Armenian Mothers.
The book, compiled by distinguished educator Sarkis Panossian, is
a collection of works by famed Armenian poets. It begins with the
preface by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. Brief
biographical notes and photos of the poets are also included.
The book was prepared in celebration of the "Year of the Armenian
Mother" proclamation by His Holiness Aram I in 2013. It is dedicated
to the memory of three Prelacy faithful, Alice Avakian, Rosa Bekarian,
and Zevart Movsessian.
***
ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY 94TH REGIONAL CONVENTION
On Friday, July 18, the Armenian Relief Society Western United States
94th Regional Convention convened at the Hollywood Armenian Center.
The Prelate delivered the invocation and conveyed his message and
blessings. His Eminence was accompanied by Archpriest Fr. Vicken
Vassilian and Rev. Fr. Hrant Yeretzian.
In his message, the Prelate praised the ARS as not only a universally
beloved organization, but as an indispensable one whose scope of
influence is immeasurable and the lives it has touched countless,
a true blessing for Armenians of all ages and for the perpetuation
of our heritage and of our nation.
In conclusion, His Eminence blessed the leadership and members
of the ARS family and wished for smooth proceedings and fruitful
deliberations.
***