November 9, 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
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Prelate Welcomes New Consul General Of Armenia
Armen Liloyan

On Thursday, November 9, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, welcomed the newly appointed Consul General of Armenia in Los
Angeles Armen Liloyan to the temporary Prelacy offices in Encino. This was
one of the first official visits of the Consul General, who was appointed in
late October, to the Prelacy to meet with the Prelate and Executive Council
representatives.
Accompanying the Consul General was Consul Haroutioun Khojoyan.
Also in attendance were Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian, Archpriest Fr.
Vicken Vassilian, Rev. Razmig Khatchadourian, Executive Council Chairman Dr.
Garo Agopian and Treasurer Mr. Vahan Bezdikian, as well as Ferrahian High
School principal Mr. John Kossakian.
During the meeting, the Prelate briefed the Consul General on
the history of our Prelacy, churches, and schools, the publications of the
Prelacy (textbooks and religious publications), and the endeavors of the
Christian Education Department. He also emphasized the collaboration that
exists between the Prelacy and Armenian diplomats, both in Los Angeles and
in Washington D.C., at the same time renewing his support to the Consulate
and their endeavors.
The Prelate then once again offered his best wishes to the
Consul General on the 15th anniversary of the independence of Armenia,
noting that he was fortunate to be in Armenia at the time to participate in
the celebrations, and also in Washington D.C. at the celebration hosted by
the Ambassador.
The Consul General subsequently reported to the Prelate the
current and future ventures of the Consulate.
The meeting concluded with the Prelate presenting the Consul
General with a memento, and wishing him success in his mission.