August 25, 2006
PRESS RELEASE
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
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PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER SERVICES AT
ST. GARABED CHURCH
On Sunday, August 27, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
will preside over Holy Mass at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood,
and deliver his sermon.
We would also like to announce that H.E. Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan,
Prelate of the Eastern Prelacy, and H.E. Archbishop Suren Kataroyan,
former Prelate of the Diocese of Aleppo, are briefly visiting our
Prelacy. Upon the invitation of the Prelate, Archbishop Choloyan will
preside over Mass at Holy Martyrs Church in Encino and deliver his
sermon, while Archbishop Kataroyan will preside over services and
deliver his sermon at St. Mary’s Church in Glendale.
PRELATE AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEET WITH PARISH PASTORS AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES
The Prelate and the Executive Council continue their meetings with
the Pastors and Board of Trustees of our parishes.
On Tuesday, August 15, the Prelate and Executive Council
members met with the Pastor and Board of Trustees of Holy Martyrs
Church in Encino, and on Tuesday, August 22nd with the Pastor and
Board of Trustees of St. Garabed Church in Hollywood.
HOLY MASS AND OFFERING OF BLESSINGS IN FRESNO
COMMEMORATING THE 91ST ANNIVERSARY OF
THE HEROIC BATTLE OF MOUSA DAGH
On Sunday, September 3rd, the Mousa Dagh Compatriotic Union will
commemorate the 91st anniversary of the heroic battle of Mousa Dagh
in Fresno with Holy Mass, offering of the blessings (madaghorhnek),
and festivities.
The Prelate delegated Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian to
conduct Holy Mass, deliver his sermon, and preside over the blessing
of madagh.
PRELACY ESTABLISHES ECUMENICAL ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
On the evening of Thursday, August 24, under the auspices of the
Prelate, the Prelacy Ecumenical Activities Committee convened its
first meeting. In attendance were Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian, Ms.
Vanna Kitsinian, Ms. Palig Babian, Mr. Raffi Kurkjian, Mr. Shahe
Keshishian, and Mr. Ara Der Haroutounian.
The Prelate commenced the meeting, detailing the mission
and responsibilities of the committee and stating that the committee
will function as a part of the Ecumenical activities of the Holy See
of Cilicia. The committee elected Vanna Kitsinian as Chairperson,
after which it decided that each member should contact local
non-Armenian sister churches, inquire about similar committees they
might have, and establish ties that will be conducive to future
collaboration.
PRELATE EXPRESSES HIS CONDOLENCES
TO THE FAMILY OF KEVORK KANDAHARIAN
On Thursday, August 17, the Armenian community mourned the loss of
long-time educator Kevork Kandaharian, which occurred in Beirut,
Lebanon. On behalf of the Prelacy Religious and Executive Councils,
the Prelate expressed his condolences to the family.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress