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    June 20, 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


    RECEPTION HONORING AMBASSADOR TATOUL MARKARIAN

    On Monday, June 17, the community gathered at the Montage Beverly
    Hills for a night of appreciation honoring His Excellency Tatoul Markarian,
    outgoing Ambassador of Armenia to the U.S.
    H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, delivered the
    invocation and conveyed his well wishes to the Ambassador. Community
    Leaders, Prelacy Executive Council members, Ladies Auxiliary members, and
    parishes' representatives were also in attendance.
    His Eminence commended Ambassador Markarian's distinguished
    leadership and dignified representation of our homeland during his nearly
    decade-long tenure, thanked him for serving with dedication, humility, and
    in the spirit of collaboration and goodwill, and wished him and his family
    good health and prosperity in their future endeavors. In conclusion, the
    Prelate beseeched God to safeguard and keep in peace the Armenian homeland
    and nation and to guide our leadership to serve for the welfare of our lands
    and people with honesty and integrity.

    ***

    FAREWELL DINNER HONORING PRINCIPAL VAZKEN MADENLIAN

    On Wednesday, June 18, a farewell dinner was held at Brandview
    Collection to celebrate and honor Mr. Vazken Madenlian, who retired after 23
    years of service as Principal of Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School.
    H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, attended and
    conveyed his blessings and well wishes.
    Members of the Chamlian extended family were joined by church and
    community leaders and representatives as well as elected officials who had
    come to honor Mr. Madenlian with certificates of appreciation and mementos.

    ARF Central Committee Chair Dr. Viken Hovsepian was among the
    evening's speakers who praised Mr. Madenlian's noteworthy contributions in
    the field of education.
    His Eminence commended Mr. Madenlian for his over two-decade long
    exemplary service, leadership, and significant contributions to the
    education and instruction of our youth. The Prelate spoke highly of Mr.
    Madenlian as a loving husband and father, and recently as a proud
    grandfather, as principled, humble, patriotic, fair-minded man and an
    exemplary principal.
    The Prelate then announced that in response to an appeal by the
    Board of Regents of Prelacy Schools, he had requested a Letter of Blessing
    from His Holiness Aram I, to which His Holiness had replied favorably. His
    Eminence read the Pontifical Letter of Blessing, which he then presented to
    Mr. Madenlian. The Prelate also presented the honoree with the book
    "Rescued Armenian Treasures from Cilicia".
    The program concluded with Mr. Madenlian's remarks conveying thanks
    and gratitude to the evening's organizers and guests.

    ***

    PRELATE WELCOMES KESSAB EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES

    On Wednesday, June 18, H.E. Arcbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
    Prelate, welcomed board members of the Kessab Educational Association (KEA)
    of Los Angeles, headed by Chairlady Mrs. Esther Chelebian-Tognozzi. The
    Prelate was joined by Rev. Fr. Karekin Bedourian. Association member Mr.
    John Titizian also participated.
    The purpose of the visit was to share details of the recent
    liberation of Kessab and to discuss means of providing much-needed
    assistance to the residents who are facing great challenges as they return
    to their homes and begin the rebuilding process.
    The Prelate affirmed his support of the KEA's and Syrian-Armenian
    Relief Fund's service and mission, and wished for the Syrian-Armenian
    communities to overcome their harrowing circumstances and for the
    restoration of peace and stability.

    ***

    PRELATE WELCOMES HRAYR JEBEJIAN
    OF THE BIBLE SOCIETY IN THE GULF

    On Tuesday, June 17, 2014, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
    Prelate, welcomed to the Prelacy Mr. Hrayr Jebejian, General Secretary of
    the Bible Society in the Gulf, who was accompanied by Mr. Zaven Khanjian,
    Chairman of the Syrian Armenian Relief Fund.
    During the cordial visit, Mr. Jebejian spoke about the Bible
    Society's service and endeavors and presented his latest publication, a
    children's Bible for elementary school age students. The visit also
    afforded the opportunity to discuss the state of affairs in the Middle East
    and specifically in Syria, with regards to the Armenian communities in those
    regions.
    The Prelate commended Mr. Jebejian's decades-long service to the
    Armenian community and the Bible Society, and wished him success in his
    future endeavors.
    Mr. Jebejian thanked the Prelate for the warm hospitality and as a
    token of appreciation presented His Eminence with a book he had authored.
    The Prelate presented the guest with his recently published book of
    sermons and messages.



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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