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October 10, 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
FEAST OF THE HOLY TRANSLATORS AND ARMENIAN CULTURE MONTH AT FORTY MARTYRS
CHURCH IN ORANGE COUNTY
Saturday, October 11, 2014 is the Feast of the Holy Translators, and
October is designated as Armenian Culture Month.
These joint occasions are celebrated each year at Forty Martyrs
Church in Orange County with Episcopal Divine Liturgy and a Book Fair,
organized by the parish and Ari Guiragos Minassian School.
Thus, on Sunday, October 12, by the invitation of H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by the
Prelate of Aleppo, H.E. Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, who as we reported is
visiting the Western U.S. to speak to the community about the situation in
Syria. Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian will also deliver the sermon.
Following the Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will conduct the opening
ceremony of the book fair at "Gugasian" Hall. There will be a cultural
program and presentation of Armenian costumes by AG Minassian students, who
will also participate in the Divine Liturgy.
***
COMMUNITY FORUM WITH PRELATE OF ALEPPO
On Wednesday, October 15, a community forum with H.E. Archbishop
Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of Aleppo will be held at St. Mary's Church
"Armenak Der Bedrossian" Hall in Glendale beginning at 7:30 p.m. (500 S.
Central Ave.)
The forum is being held under the auspices of the religious leaders
of the Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, and Evangelical Churches. It has been
organized by the Syrian Armenian Relief Fund (SARF) and Syrian Armenian
Schools' Alumni Associations of Los Angeles.
Archbishop Sarkissian will report on the latest developments of the
Syrian Armenian Community. There will also be a video presentation.
We invite our faithful to attend this important forum and to hear
the information and message of the visiting Prelate on the conditions of our
brethren in Syria and how we can lend our support.
***
ST. GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR CHURCH OF SAN FRANCISCO HONORS COMMUNITY MEMBERS
AT ANNUAL BANQUET
-ARCHPRIEST FR. NAREG SHRIKIAN AND KHAJAG SARKISSIAN
RECEIVE INAUGURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
On Saturday, October 4, 2014, the parish community of St. Gregory
the Illuminator Church of San Francisco gathered at Saroyan Hall of the
Khatchaturian Armenian Community Center to celebrate the anniversary of the
church and to honor Archpriest Fr. Nareg Shrikian and Mr. Khajag Sarkissian
with the inaugural Leadership Award for their service and contributions to
the community.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the
annual banquet, which was organized by the Pastor and Board of Trustees, and
conveyed his blessings to the honorees and to the community. Executive
Council members Dr. Navasart Kazazian and Mr. Nerses Teshoian were among the
250 guests in attendance.
The Master of Ceremonies for the evening, KZV Armenian School Alumni
and St. Gregory Church Board of Trustees member Naira Der Kureghian,
welcomed the guests and invited the Prelate for the invocation.
Prior to the start of the formal program, a tribute video was shown
highlighting the lives and accomplishments of the honorees. In his remarks
on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Chairman Mr. Rostom Aintablian
referenced Rev. Shrikian and Mr. Sarkissian as the "Builder" and the
"Godfather."
Mr. Sarkis Sarkissian, Khajag Sarkissian's nephew, delivered an
impassioned salute to his uncle, recalling the deeply rooted pains of the
Armenian Genocide and the humble beginnings of a man who would go on to
dedicate his time to his family and his community.
Archpriest Fr. Khoren Habeshian, Pastor of St. Gregory Armenian
Church, thanked the Prelate for joining the community in honoring its
members, and invited His Eminence to deliver his message.
The Prelate greeted the guests and congratulated the recipients of
the Leadership Award. He noted that as children of God and members of the
Armenian Apostolic Church we are one body, with our Lord Jesus Christ as our
head, and that each one of us has an important role to play in the health of
that body, within our homes and within our communities through our local
churches and schools. The Prelate underscored that the Armenian people have
succeeded in preserving our ancient faith, language, and customs, because we
have individuals who selflessly serve and actively strive to preserve and
promote our ethnic and religious identity. "Today we are delighted to honor
two individuals who truly embody this spirit of service, Archpriest Fr.
Nareg Shrikian and Mr. Khajag Sarkissian", said His Eminence, and went on to
extol the lifetime of dedicated service of the two honorees. "In the
inspiring example of our evening's honorees and of generations who have
served since the founding of St. Gregory Church, may you all collectively
pledge your commitment to actively participate in and make a positive impact
on our church and community life", concluded the Prelate.
His Eminence was then joined at the podium by Fr. Khoren and Mr.
Aintablian to present the Leadership Award s. On behalf of the Prelacy,
the Prelate presented letters of blessing to the honorees. Ms. Azadouhie
Bidanian, a relative of Fr. Nareg, accepted the award and letter of blessing
on his behalf given that he could not be in attendance, and read his remarks
thanking the Prelate and parish for the honor.
The official program ended with the singing of Giligia and the
Armenian national anthem. The evening included a performance by soprano
singer Helene Zindarsian and Annig Zindarsian, accompanied on the piano by
Carolyn Renshaw.
On Sunday, October 5, the Prelate celebrated Divine Liturgy and
delivered the sermon at St. Gregory Church. His Eminence tied in the day's
Gospel reading on the authority of Christ to the service of the prior
evening's banquet honorees, stating that although ultimate authority rests
with our Lord, God delegates authority to certain individuals to serve as
our leaders. Noting that with authority must come humility, the Prelate
said, "Last night's honorees, Archpriest Fr. Nareg Shrikian and Mr. Khajag
Sarkissian are wonderful examples of authority, or leadership, with
humility. They both served and continue to serve faithfully and humbly, with
authority delegated by God and driven by our faith and national values.
Indeed they have left an indelible mark with their life of service. Let us
too, in their example, serve humbly and devotedly, with sincere motives and
without any expectations in return."
The Prelate began his sermon by telling of Jesus cleansing the
Temple of those who turned it into a marketplace, noting that today also
there are those who wish and attempt to profit from our sacred houses of
prayer for their personal gain. And so "we must be attentive and ensure that
the members of our churches and national institutions serve solely to
glorify God and to spread the truth and light of our faith and heritage".
Expounding on the Gospel passage of the day, His Eminence imparted the
lesson and message of the reading to the congregation, stating that we
accept Christ as our Lord and place our absolute trust in Him and in His
authority because of our faith and belief in God's Word, breathed to us
through the Scriptures. But because of our human and sinful nature, at times
we struggle to submit to authority and our pride and arrogance leads us to
close our eyes and ears to the truth and even to defy the truth. Rather than
challenging authority, reality, and righteousness, we must instead humbly
acknowledge and accept the truth, and live and serve according to God's
commandments, to our church canons, and to the national values bequeathed
from generation to generation for the centuries. We must humbly and fully
submit to God's divine authority and holy will and open wide our spiritual
eyes and ears to the Truth that our Savior Jesus Christ is Lord of Lords and
King of Kings, concluded the Prelate.
***
TRIBUTE TO ELDERS AND HOLY TRANSLATORS
AT PRELACY LADIES AUXILIARY LUNCHEON
In celebration of the Year of the Elder proclamation of His Holiness
Aram I, the Western Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary hosted a special luncheon on
Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall,
presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with
the participation of over one hundred guests. Among the guests were
Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian, ARF Central Committee and Hamazkayin
Central Executive member Dr. Viken Yacoubian, Vahan and Anoush Chamlian
School Principal Dr. Talin Kargodorian and Vice-Principal Mrs. Rita
Kaprielian.
The luncheon began with remarks by Ladies Auxiliary Vice-Chair Mrs.
Vartoug Avedikian who welcomed the guests and then introduced the day's
keynote speaker, prominent educator and Chamlian School teacher Ms. Ani
Berberian.
After expressing her appreciation for the opportunity to address the
gathering, Ms. Berberian focused her speech on a segment from the Pontiff's
proclamation on respecting, honoring, and caring for our elderly. Looking
back in history, said Ms. Berberian, elders have been entrusted with
leadership roles because of their wisdom and experience. She noted the
coinciding of the event with the eve of the Feast of the Holy Translators,
stating that our translator forefathers, with their vast wisdom and
knowledge, had a fundamental role in the formation of our national life. In
today's families and society, elders are a blessing and guides for our
youth, she said, giving as an example many young parents who rely heavily on
grandparents for the care and instruction of their children, from whom they
learn culture, traditions, and goodness. Thus, she stressed, our older
generations are worthy of our utmost care, love, and respect, from all and
especially from younger generations. From the time of Catholicos Nerses the
Great, our Patriarchs and leaders have demonstrated and continue to
demonstrate great love and care for our elders by establishing old age homes
and providing for their needs. Ms. Berberian regretfully noted that in
today's society, that reverence for elders is in decline, and so, it is more
important than ever to heed the message of His Holiness. She concluded by
stating that Chamlian School has a beautiful tradition in this regards,
telling of the annual visit of students to Ararat Home at the start of the
year to perform recitations and songs for the elderly residents.
In appreciation for her interesting and informative talk, Mrs.
Vartoug Avedikian presented Ms. Berberian with a bouquet of flowers on
behalf of the Ladies Auxiliary, and the Prelate gifted the keynote speaker
with a pearl cross.
During the ensuing lunch, Chamlian School 7th and 8th grade students
presented a cultural program of recitations and musical selections on the
piano. Remarks were delivered by the Armenian club representative and
Student Council president. The latter thanked the Prelate for his regular
visits to their school and for his constant care and attention, and invited
his classmates to join him in presenting His Eminence with a memento. The
Prelate in turn presented the students with a book dedicated to Armenian
mothers.
The official program concluded with the Prelate's message. His
Eminence began his remarks by individually commending the Ladies Auxiliary,
keynote speaker, students, and guests for the physically and spiritually
nourishing event. He stated that the event was purposefully held on the eve
of the Feast of the Holy Translators to highlight the correlation between
our elders and Holy Translators with regards to their valuable contributions
to our lives. The Prelate invited the guests to participate in evening
service at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino the following evening and in Divine
Liturgy at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County on Sunday, both in
celebration of the Feast of the Holy Translators and with the participation
of H.E. Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of Aleppo, who will address
the community on the situation in Syria. He also urged the guests to lend
their support to our brothers and sisters in Syria during events planned on
the visit of the Prelate.
The Prelate highlighted the crucial role of the Translators in
developing and preserving our Christian faith. He noted that the first
sentence translated into Armenian, "to know wisdom and instruction." is
itself an invitation to learn and increase our knowledge, which we do from
our elders. Elders teach us rules and regulations, they teach us about our
history, to pray, and to remain allegiant to our traditions and cultural
heritage, values that we are obliged to uphold today in our individual and
collective lives. It is the responsibility of parents to instill in their
children these values, as well as respect and care for our elders, for as it
says in Proverbs, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is
old he will not depart from it". Elders are a gift to society with much to
teach with their vast knowledge and life experiences, said the Prelate, and
cited a fitting African proverb that says "When an elder dies, it is as if
an entire library has burned to the ground". His Eminence concluded by
expressing hope that our centuries-old values are transmitted to our youth
and that our new generations will protect and preserve those values. The
event came to a close with the Prelate's benediction.
***
ARF "ZAVARIAN" GOMIDEH MEMBERS MEET WITH THE PRELATE
On Thursday, October 9, 2014, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed a delegation of newly elected members of the local ARF
"Zavarian Gomideh".
The Prelate and representatives, Mr. Hrayr Sherikian, Mr. Onnik
Hairapetyan, and Dr. Carmen Ohanian, discussed matters concerning the
Armenian community of the Crescenta Valley and the possibility of
collaborative efforts.
The members gave an overview of the Gomideh's educational, cultural,
and social service within the community and of their future endeavors.
His Eminence commended the service of the members and the mission of
the Gomideh, and expressed the Prelacy's support. At the conclusion of the
visit, the Prelate presented the guests with mementos.
From: Baghdasarian
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
FEAST OF THE HOLY TRANSLATORS AND ARMENIAN CULTURE MONTH AT FORTY MARTYRS
CHURCH IN ORANGE COUNTY
Saturday, October 11, 2014 is the Feast of the Holy Translators, and
October is designated as Armenian Culture Month.
These joint occasions are celebrated each year at Forty Martyrs
Church in Orange County with Episcopal Divine Liturgy and a Book Fair,
organized by the parish and Ari Guiragos Minassian School.
Thus, on Sunday, October 12, by the invitation of H.E. Archbishop
Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, Divine Liturgy will be celebrated by the
Prelate of Aleppo, H.E. Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, who as we reported is
visiting the Western U.S. to speak to the community about the situation in
Syria. Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian will also deliver the sermon.
Following the Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will conduct the opening
ceremony of the book fair at "Gugasian" Hall. There will be a cultural
program and presentation of Armenian costumes by AG Minassian students, who
will also participate in the Divine Liturgy.
***
COMMUNITY FORUM WITH PRELATE OF ALEPPO
On Wednesday, October 15, a community forum with H.E. Archbishop
Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of Aleppo will be held at St. Mary's Church
"Armenak Der Bedrossian" Hall in Glendale beginning at 7:30 p.m. (500 S.
Central Ave.)
The forum is being held under the auspices of the religious leaders
of the Armenian Apostolic, Catholic, and Evangelical Churches. It has been
organized by the Syrian Armenian Relief Fund (SARF) and Syrian Armenian
Schools' Alumni Associations of Los Angeles.
Archbishop Sarkissian will report on the latest developments of the
Syrian Armenian Community. There will also be a video presentation.
We invite our faithful to attend this important forum and to hear
the information and message of the visiting Prelate on the conditions of our
brethren in Syria and how we can lend our support.
***
ST. GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR CHURCH OF SAN FRANCISCO HONORS COMMUNITY MEMBERS
AT ANNUAL BANQUET
-ARCHPRIEST FR. NAREG SHRIKIAN AND KHAJAG SARKISSIAN
RECEIVE INAUGURAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
On Saturday, October 4, 2014, the parish community of St. Gregory
the Illuminator Church of San Francisco gathered at Saroyan Hall of the
Khatchaturian Armenian Community Center to celebrate the anniversary of the
church and to honor Archpriest Fr. Nareg Shrikian and Mr. Khajag Sarkissian
with the inaugural Leadership Award for their service and contributions to
the community.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, presided over the
annual banquet, which was organized by the Pastor and Board of Trustees, and
conveyed his blessings to the honorees and to the community. Executive
Council members Dr. Navasart Kazazian and Mr. Nerses Teshoian were among the
250 guests in attendance.
The Master of Ceremonies for the evening, KZV Armenian School Alumni
and St. Gregory Church Board of Trustees member Naira Der Kureghian,
welcomed the guests and invited the Prelate for the invocation.
Prior to the start of the formal program, a tribute video was shown
highlighting the lives and accomplishments of the honorees. In his remarks
on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Chairman Mr. Rostom Aintablian
referenced Rev. Shrikian and Mr. Sarkissian as the "Builder" and the
"Godfather."
Mr. Sarkis Sarkissian, Khajag Sarkissian's nephew, delivered an
impassioned salute to his uncle, recalling the deeply rooted pains of the
Armenian Genocide and the humble beginnings of a man who would go on to
dedicate his time to his family and his community.
Archpriest Fr. Khoren Habeshian, Pastor of St. Gregory Armenian
Church, thanked the Prelate for joining the community in honoring its
members, and invited His Eminence to deliver his message.
The Prelate greeted the guests and congratulated the recipients of
the Leadership Award. He noted that as children of God and members of the
Armenian Apostolic Church we are one body, with our Lord Jesus Christ as our
head, and that each one of us has an important role to play in the health of
that body, within our homes and within our communities through our local
churches and schools. The Prelate underscored that the Armenian people have
succeeded in preserving our ancient faith, language, and customs, because we
have individuals who selflessly serve and actively strive to preserve and
promote our ethnic and religious identity. "Today we are delighted to honor
two individuals who truly embody this spirit of service, Archpriest Fr.
Nareg Shrikian and Mr. Khajag Sarkissian", said His Eminence, and went on to
extol the lifetime of dedicated service of the two honorees. "In the
inspiring example of our evening's honorees and of generations who have
served since the founding of St. Gregory Church, may you all collectively
pledge your commitment to actively participate in and make a positive impact
on our church and community life", concluded the Prelate.
His Eminence was then joined at the podium by Fr. Khoren and Mr.
Aintablian to present the Leadership Award s. On behalf of the Prelacy,
the Prelate presented letters of blessing to the honorees. Ms. Azadouhie
Bidanian, a relative of Fr. Nareg, accepted the award and letter of blessing
on his behalf given that he could not be in attendance, and read his remarks
thanking the Prelate and parish for the honor.
The official program ended with the singing of Giligia and the
Armenian national anthem. The evening included a performance by soprano
singer Helene Zindarsian and Annig Zindarsian, accompanied on the piano by
Carolyn Renshaw.
On Sunday, October 5, the Prelate celebrated Divine Liturgy and
delivered the sermon at St. Gregory Church. His Eminence tied in the day's
Gospel reading on the authority of Christ to the service of the prior
evening's banquet honorees, stating that although ultimate authority rests
with our Lord, God delegates authority to certain individuals to serve as
our leaders. Noting that with authority must come humility, the Prelate
said, "Last night's honorees, Archpriest Fr. Nareg Shrikian and Mr. Khajag
Sarkissian are wonderful examples of authority, or leadership, with
humility. They both served and continue to serve faithfully and humbly, with
authority delegated by God and driven by our faith and national values.
Indeed they have left an indelible mark with their life of service. Let us
too, in their example, serve humbly and devotedly, with sincere motives and
without any expectations in return."
The Prelate began his sermon by telling of Jesus cleansing the
Temple of those who turned it into a marketplace, noting that today also
there are those who wish and attempt to profit from our sacred houses of
prayer for their personal gain. And so "we must be attentive and ensure that
the members of our churches and national institutions serve solely to
glorify God and to spread the truth and light of our faith and heritage".
Expounding on the Gospel passage of the day, His Eminence imparted the
lesson and message of the reading to the congregation, stating that we
accept Christ as our Lord and place our absolute trust in Him and in His
authority because of our faith and belief in God's Word, breathed to us
through the Scriptures. But because of our human and sinful nature, at times
we struggle to submit to authority and our pride and arrogance leads us to
close our eyes and ears to the truth and even to defy the truth. Rather than
challenging authority, reality, and righteousness, we must instead humbly
acknowledge and accept the truth, and live and serve according to God's
commandments, to our church canons, and to the national values bequeathed
from generation to generation for the centuries. We must humbly and fully
submit to God's divine authority and holy will and open wide our spiritual
eyes and ears to the Truth that our Savior Jesus Christ is Lord of Lords and
King of Kings, concluded the Prelate.
***
TRIBUTE TO ELDERS AND HOLY TRANSLATORS
AT PRELACY LADIES AUXILIARY LUNCHEON
In celebration of the Year of the Elder proclamation of His Holiness
Aram I, the Western Prelacy Ladies Auxiliary hosted a special luncheon on
Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the "Dikran and Zarouhie Der Ghazarian" Hall,
presided over by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and with
the participation of over one hundred guests. Among the guests were
Archpriest Fr. Nareg Pehlivanian, ARF Central Committee and Hamazkayin
Central Executive member Dr. Viken Yacoubian, Vahan and Anoush Chamlian
School Principal Dr. Talin Kargodorian and Vice-Principal Mrs. Rita
Kaprielian.
The luncheon began with remarks by Ladies Auxiliary Vice-Chair Mrs.
Vartoug Avedikian who welcomed the guests and then introduced the day's
keynote speaker, prominent educator and Chamlian School teacher Ms. Ani
Berberian.
After expressing her appreciation for the opportunity to address the
gathering, Ms. Berberian focused her speech on a segment from the Pontiff's
proclamation on respecting, honoring, and caring for our elderly. Looking
back in history, said Ms. Berberian, elders have been entrusted with
leadership roles because of their wisdom and experience. She noted the
coinciding of the event with the eve of the Feast of the Holy Translators,
stating that our translator forefathers, with their vast wisdom and
knowledge, had a fundamental role in the formation of our national life. In
today's families and society, elders are a blessing and guides for our
youth, she said, giving as an example many young parents who rely heavily on
grandparents for the care and instruction of their children, from whom they
learn culture, traditions, and goodness. Thus, she stressed, our older
generations are worthy of our utmost care, love, and respect, from all and
especially from younger generations. From the time of Catholicos Nerses the
Great, our Patriarchs and leaders have demonstrated and continue to
demonstrate great love and care for our elders by establishing old age homes
and providing for their needs. Ms. Berberian regretfully noted that in
today's society, that reverence for elders is in decline, and so, it is more
important than ever to heed the message of His Holiness. She concluded by
stating that Chamlian School has a beautiful tradition in this regards,
telling of the annual visit of students to Ararat Home at the start of the
year to perform recitations and songs for the elderly residents.
In appreciation for her interesting and informative talk, Mrs.
Vartoug Avedikian presented Ms. Berberian with a bouquet of flowers on
behalf of the Ladies Auxiliary, and the Prelate gifted the keynote speaker
with a pearl cross.
During the ensuing lunch, Chamlian School 7th and 8th grade students
presented a cultural program of recitations and musical selections on the
piano. Remarks were delivered by the Armenian club representative and
Student Council president. The latter thanked the Prelate for his regular
visits to their school and for his constant care and attention, and invited
his classmates to join him in presenting His Eminence with a memento. The
Prelate in turn presented the students with a book dedicated to Armenian
mothers.
The official program concluded with the Prelate's message. His
Eminence began his remarks by individually commending the Ladies Auxiliary,
keynote speaker, students, and guests for the physically and spiritually
nourishing event. He stated that the event was purposefully held on the eve
of the Feast of the Holy Translators to highlight the correlation between
our elders and Holy Translators with regards to their valuable contributions
to our lives. The Prelate invited the guests to participate in evening
service at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino the following evening and in Divine
Liturgy at Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County on Sunday, both in
celebration of the Feast of the Holy Translators and with the participation
of H.E. Archbishop Shahan Sarkissian, Prelate of Aleppo, who will address
the community on the situation in Syria. He also urged the guests to lend
their support to our brothers and sisters in Syria during events planned on
the visit of the Prelate.
The Prelate highlighted the crucial role of the Translators in
developing and preserving our Christian faith. He noted that the first
sentence translated into Armenian, "to know wisdom and instruction." is
itself an invitation to learn and increase our knowledge, which we do from
our elders. Elders teach us rules and regulations, they teach us about our
history, to pray, and to remain allegiant to our traditions and cultural
heritage, values that we are obliged to uphold today in our individual and
collective lives. It is the responsibility of parents to instill in their
children these values, as well as respect and care for our elders, for as it
says in Proverbs, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is
old he will not depart from it". Elders are a gift to society with much to
teach with their vast knowledge and life experiences, said the Prelate, and
cited a fitting African proverb that says "When an elder dies, it is as if
an entire library has burned to the ground". His Eminence concluded by
expressing hope that our centuries-old values are transmitted to our youth
and that our new generations will protect and preserve those values. The
event came to a close with the Prelate's benediction.
***
ARF "ZAVARIAN" GOMIDEH MEMBERS MEET WITH THE PRELATE
On Thursday, October 9, 2014, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed a delegation of newly elected members of the local ARF
"Zavarian Gomideh".
The Prelate and representatives, Mr. Hrayr Sherikian, Mr. Onnik
Hairapetyan, and Dr. Carmen Ohanian, discussed matters concerning the
Armenian community of the Crescenta Valley and the possibility of
collaborative efforts.
The members gave an overview of the Gomideh's educational, cultural,
and social service within the community and of their future endeavors.
His Eminence commended the service of the members and the mission of
the Gomideh, and expressed the Prelacy's support. At the conclusion of the
visit, the Prelate presented the guests with mementos.
From: Baghdasarian