Tweet
September 26, 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
PRELATE CONDEMNS DESTRUCTION OF DER ZOR
ARMENIAN GENOCIDE MEMORIAL
H.E.Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, strongly
condemned the destructionof the Armenian Genocide Memorial Church and
complex in Der Zor on September 21stating, `No one and nothing can
disparage and diminish the memory of ourmartyrs and our commitment to
upholding their legacy. Indeed, heinous act suchas this intensify our
vigilance and drive us to persist undeterred in our causeto achieve the
fulfillment of our just demands by the centennial commemoration.This is
not the first time that our memorial monuments have come under attack.In
the past, the Genocide monument at the Catholicosate's St. Mary
Monastery inBikfaya was bombed; today, it stands triumphantly, soaring
majestically towardthe sky like the mighty fist of the Armenian people.
The enemy of the Armeniannation is most certainly behind this atrocious
act. We rightfully expect thatthis and similar acts of terror are
condemned not only with words but withaction as well, and for justice to
triumph'.
***
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGYAND `YEAR OF THE ELDER' EVENT
AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCHIN FRESNO
OnSunday, September 28, 2014, the Prelate will preside over
Divine Liturgy anddeliver the sermon at Holy Trinity Church in Fresno.
Followingthe service, a special event will take place at the
Church Social Hall incelebration of the `Year of the Elder'
proclamation of His Holiness Aram I. Theevent has been organized by the
parish Board of Trustees and ChristianEducation Committee to honor
elders in the community over the age of 70.
ThePrelate will preside over the event and deliver his
blessings to the elders.
***
PRELATE WELCOMES WIFE OF ARMEN
tember 25, 2014, the Prelate welcomed Mrs.
Ruzan Ohanyan, wife ofArmenia's Defense Minister Colonel General
Seyran Ohanyan, who is in town toparticipate in the American Medical
Society conference. The honored guest wasaccompanied by Dr. and Mrs.
Vartkes and Mary Najarian. ARS member Mrs. JasikJarahian and Prelacy
Ladies Auxiliary Chair Mrs. Dzovig Zetlian and member Mrs.Alvard
Barseghian participated in the meeting.
Thediscussion centered on the state of affairs in Armenia
and Artsakh and ongoingborder incidences. Mrs. Ohanyan highlighted the
nationalism, devotion, andselflessness of the soldiers who risk their
lives to defend our nation, andespecially the borders, noting that our
soldiers need all types of support tosuccessfully carry out their
mission.
At the conclusion of the visit Mrs. Ohanyanpresented the
Prelate with a medal bearing the image of General Antranig. HisEminence
presented the guest with mementos and wished her a pleasant trip.
***
RECEPTION HONORING FOREIGN MINISTER OFLEBANON
- MINISTER ALSO VISITS ST. GARABED CHURCH OF LAS VEGAS
Onthe evening of Friday, September 19, a reception was held
at the Hyatt RegencyCentury Plaza in Los Angeles in honor of the
official visit of Foreign Ministerof Lebanon H.E. Gebran Bassil and Mrs.
Chantal Bassil. The event was hosted byHonorable Consul General Johnny
Ibrahim and Mrs. Maya Ibrahim. The Prelateattended and conveyed his well
wishes to the honored guest. His Eminence wasaccompanied by Rev. Fr.
Boghos Tinkjian.
Laterin the evening, community benefactor Mr. and Mrs. Harry
and Cheryl Nadjarianhosted the honored guest to a dinner at the
Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills,with the participation of the Prelate
and community activists.
OnSaturday, the Foreign Minister and Consul General traveled
to Las Vegas tovisit the parish community of St. Charbel Maronite
Church. During their stay inLas Vegas they had the opportunity to visit
St. Garabed Armenian ApostolicChurch. The dignitaries were welco
ouncil, Construction Committee, and
sister organizations. Following a prayerby Rev. Fr. Arsen Kassabian, the
guests were given a brief background on the constructionof the Church.
The guests were then led to the courtyard where Homenetmenscouts had
gathered for the honor guard. The national anthems were sung as
theLebanese flag was flown for the first time in the Church courtyard.
The guestsreceived a tour of the Cultural Center and were thenhosted to
a reception at the newly renovated Koujakian Hall. Mr. AdroushanArmenian
delivered welcoming remarks and introduced the community memberspresent.
Consul General Ibrahim conveyed his remarks to the community andinvited
the Foreign Minister to deliver his remarks. Minister
Bassilcongratulated the community for preserving their national identity
andremaining faithful to their language, traditions, and history, noting
that thetragedies the Armenian people have endured have resulted in a
strong sense ofunity and belonging. A question and answer period
followed. In conclusion, theForeign Minister and Consul General were
presented with khachkars as mementosof their visit.
***
MUSICAL EVENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
Lastweekend, two special musical events were held within our
community.
OnSaturday, September 20, a concert organized by Lark
Musical Society incollaboration with Serj Tankian was held at the
Ambassador Auditorium inPasadena. The event was one in a series planned
by Lark in commemoration of the100th anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide.
Rev.Fr. Boghos Tinkjian and Rev. Fr. Ghevont Kirazian
represented the Prelate.Executive Council Chair Mr. Vahe Hovaguimian and
member Dr. Navasart Kazazianwere among the guests in attendance.
OnSunday, September 21, a tribute concert celebrating the
life and legacy of MaestroAram Gharabekian was held at the Colburn
School Zipper Hall in Los Angeles. HisEminence attended the concert.
Bothconcerts were received with great acclaim by the
community.
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
PRELATE CONDEMNS DESTRUCTION OF DER ZOR
ARMENIAN GENOCIDE MEMORIAL
H.E.Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, strongly
condemned the destructionof the Armenian Genocide Memorial Church and
complex in Der Zor on September 21stating, `No one and nothing can
disparage and diminish the memory of ourmartyrs and our commitment to
upholding their legacy. Indeed, heinous act suchas this intensify our
vigilance and drive us to persist undeterred in our causeto achieve the
fulfillment of our just demands by the centennial commemoration.This is
not the first time that our memorial monuments have come under attack.In
the past, the Genocide monument at the Catholicosate's St. Mary
Monastery inBikfaya was bombed; today, it stands triumphantly, soaring
majestically towardthe sky like the mighty fist of the Armenian people.
The enemy of the Armeniannation is most certainly behind this atrocious
act. We rightfully expect thatthis and similar acts of terror are
condemned not only with words but withaction as well, and for justice to
triumph'.
***
PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGYAND `YEAR OF THE ELDER' EVENT
AT HOLY TRINITY CHURCHIN FRESNO
OnSunday, September 28, 2014, the Prelate will preside over
Divine Liturgy anddeliver the sermon at Holy Trinity Church in Fresno.
Followingthe service, a special event will take place at the
Church Social Hall incelebration of the `Year of the Elder'
proclamation of His Holiness Aram I. Theevent has been organized by the
parish Board of Trustees and ChristianEducation Committee to honor
elders in the community over the age of 70.
ThePrelate will preside over the event and deliver his
blessings to the elders.
***
PRELATE WELCOMES WIFE OF ARMEN
tember 25, 2014, the Prelate welcomed Mrs.
Ruzan Ohanyan, wife ofArmenia's Defense Minister Colonel General
Seyran Ohanyan, who is in town toparticipate in the American Medical
Society conference. The honored guest wasaccompanied by Dr. and Mrs.
Vartkes and Mary Najarian. ARS member Mrs. JasikJarahian and Prelacy
Ladies Auxiliary Chair Mrs. Dzovig Zetlian and member Mrs.Alvard
Barseghian participated in the meeting.
Thediscussion centered on the state of affairs in Armenia
and Artsakh and ongoingborder incidences. Mrs. Ohanyan highlighted the
nationalism, devotion, andselflessness of the soldiers who risk their
lives to defend our nation, andespecially the borders, noting that our
soldiers need all types of support tosuccessfully carry out their
mission.
At the conclusion of the visit Mrs. Ohanyanpresented the
Prelate with a medal bearing the image of General Antranig. HisEminence
presented the guest with mementos and wished her a pleasant trip.
***
RECEPTION HONORING FOREIGN MINISTER OFLEBANON
- MINISTER ALSO VISITS ST. GARABED CHURCH OF LAS VEGAS
Onthe evening of Friday, September 19, a reception was held
at the Hyatt RegencyCentury Plaza in Los Angeles in honor of the
official visit of Foreign Ministerof Lebanon H.E. Gebran Bassil and Mrs.
Chantal Bassil. The event was hosted byHonorable Consul General Johnny
Ibrahim and Mrs. Maya Ibrahim. The Prelateattended and conveyed his well
wishes to the honored guest. His Eminence wasaccompanied by Rev. Fr.
Boghos Tinkjian.
Laterin the evening, community benefactor Mr. and Mrs. Harry
and Cheryl Nadjarianhosted the honored guest to a dinner at the
Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills,with the participation of the Prelate
and community activists.
OnSaturday, the Foreign Minister and Consul General traveled
to Las Vegas tovisit the parish community of St. Charbel Maronite
Church. During their stay inLas Vegas they had the opportunity to visit
St. Garabed Armenian ApostolicChurch. The dignitaries were welco
ouncil, Construction Committee, and
sister organizations. Following a prayerby Rev. Fr. Arsen Kassabian, the
guests were given a brief background on the constructionof the Church.
The guests were then led to the courtyard where Homenetmenscouts had
gathered for the honor guard. The national anthems were sung as
theLebanese flag was flown for the first time in the Church courtyard.
The guestsreceived a tour of the Cultural Center and were thenhosted to
a reception at the newly renovated Koujakian Hall. Mr. AdroushanArmenian
delivered welcoming remarks and introduced the community memberspresent.
Consul General Ibrahim conveyed his remarks to the community andinvited
the Foreign Minister to deliver his remarks. Minister
Bassilcongratulated the community for preserving their national identity
andremaining faithful to their language, traditions, and history, noting
that thetragedies the Armenian people have endured have resulted in a
strong sense ofunity and belonging. A question and answer period
followed. In conclusion, theForeign Minister and Consul General were
presented with khachkars as mementosof their visit.
***
MUSICAL EVENTS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
Lastweekend, two special musical events were held within our
community.
OnSaturday, September 20, a concert organized by Lark
Musical Society incollaboration with Serj Tankian was held at the
Ambassador Auditorium inPasadena. The event was one in a series planned
by Lark in commemoration of the100th anniversary of the Armenian
Genocide.
Rev.Fr. Boghos Tinkjian and Rev. Fr. Ghevont Kirazian
represented the Prelate.Executive Council Chair Mr. Vahe Hovaguimian and
member Dr. Navasart Kazazianwere among the guests in attendance.
OnSunday, September 21, a tribute concert celebrating the
life and legacy of MaestroAram Gharabekian was held at the Colburn
School Zipper Hall in Los Angeles. HisEminence attended the concert.
Bothconcerts were received with great acclaim by the
community.
From: Baghdasarian