April 12, 2007

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 VISITS C & E MERDINIAN ARMENIAN EVANGELICAL SCHOOL

On the morning of Wednesday, April 11th, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, visited Charlotte & Elise Merdinian Armenian
Evangelical School, accompanied by Christian Education Department Directors
Very Rev. Fathers Muron Aznikian and Barthev Gulumian, Rev. Razmig
Khatchadourian, pastor of Holy Martyrs Church, and Merdinian alumnus and
current ACYA chairman Mr. Gregory Martayan.

Upon his arrival the Prelate was welcomed by Rev. Joe Matossian,
Minister of the Armenian Evangelical Union of North America, Principal Mr.
Hovsep Injejikian, Chairman of the Board Dr. Hrair Atikian, previous Chair
Mr. Harold Demirjian, and the school administration.

After a brief meeting, the Prelate and guests headed to the
school auditorium where the student assembly took place consisting of
performances of nationalistic and religious songs. During his remarks, the
Prelate expressed his appreciation for the invitation extended to him and
the warm reception, and commended the principal, teachers, and students for
their hard work and dedication.

Rev. Matossian expressed thanks on behalf of the school, emphasizing the
close bond between the Western Prelacy and the Armenian Evangelical
community.

Following the singing of an Easter hymn, the Prelate blessed the
administration and students. The assembly came to a close with the
collective singing of the Lord’s Prayer and the presenting of prayer cards
to the students by the Prelate.