November 2, 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
Tel: (818) 248-7737
Fax: (818) 248-7745
E-mail: info@westernprelacy.org
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PRELATE TO CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY AT
HOLY MARTYRS ON THE NAME DAY OF THE CHURCH

On Sunday, November 4th, All Saints’ Day and the name day of Holy
Martyrs Church in Encino will be celebrated with Episcopal Divine Liturgy
and madagh. H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will celebrate
Divine Liturgy, deliver the sermon, and preside over the blessing of the
madagh.
Christian Education Department Co-Director Very Rev. Fr. Barthev
Gulumian and Parish Pastor Rev. Razmig Khatchadourian will assist at the
altar.
The blessing of madagh, which is prepared by the parish Ladies
Association, will take place following Liturgy at "Avedissian" Hall.
The annual banquet of the church will take place on the evening of
Saturday, November 3rd, at "Avedissian" hall. The banquet is being held
under the auspices of the Prelate and is organized by the Board of Trustees.

PRELATE VISITS FERRAHIAN SCHOOL

On the morning of Friday, November 2nd, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, visited both campuses of Ferrahian School and
conveyed his blessings to the principal, teachers, staff, students, and
parents. The Prelate was accompanied by Holy Martyrs Pastor Rev. Razmig
Khatchadourian.
The Prelate began his visit at the Encino campus where he was
welcomed by Principal John Kossakian, teachers, and 8th, 10th, 11th, and
12th grade students. Following his welcoming remarks, Mr. Kossakian invited
the Prelate to deliver his message. The Prelate began his message by
referencing the Parable of the Rich Fool and counseling the students to live
a sensible and moderate life. He then reminded the students that during the
month of October we celebrated the Armenian Culture and spoke of the
responsibility of each Armenian student to remain faithful to our heritage
and to make our language and history and inseparable part of their lives.
The Prelate subsequently headed to the Parthenia campus where he was
greeted by teachers and students. In his message to the students the
Prelate cited the story of Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish and urged
them to learn about and to remain loyal to our faith and national
traditions.

THE HONORABLE CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA
ARMEN LILOYAN VISITS THE PRELACY

On Wednesday, October 31st, the Honorable Armen Liloyan, Consul
General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, visited the Prelacy and
was welcomed by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate.
Participating in the meeting were H.E. Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian,
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian, Chairman of the Religious Council and
Executive Council member Mr. Vahan Bezdikian.
Among the topics of discussion was the current state of affairs in
Armenia, the recent activities in pursuit of the Armenian Cause, as well as
the upcoming Telethon and various other events. The Prelate conveyed
details of his recent trip to Washington, D.C., and the general activities
of the Prelacy and parishes. The meeting concluded with the Prelate
commending the efforts of the Consul General and the Consulate as a whole.
Following the exchange of mementos the Prelate hosted lunch for the
honorable guest and meeting participants.

V. & A. CHAMLIAN FIRST GRADE STUDENTS
VISIT THE PRELACY

On the morning of Tuesday, October 30th, first grade students of
Vahan and Anoush Chamlian School visited the Prelacy accompanied by their
teachers, parents, and Armenian club members. The students had been invited
by H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, during his visit to the
school at the start of the new academic year.
Under the supervision of their teachers and parents the students
gathered in the "St. Dertad and St. Ashkhen" Chapel where they were greeted
by the Prelate and Christian Education Directors Very Rev. Fathers Muron
Aznikian and Barthev Gulumian. Following the Lord’s Prayer the Prelate
welcomed the students and imparted information to them about the Chapel and
the Saints after which it is named.
The students were then escorted to "Dikran and Zarouhie Der
Ghazarian" Hall where members of the Armenian club offered the Prelate a
memento, a poster of their collective drawings. The Prelate offered his
thanks and blessings, after which the two Rev. Fathers gave further
explained to the students about our Christian faith and the activities of
the Prelacy. At the conclusion of the visit, the Prelate presented the
students with religious videos and a DVD of the Prelacy’s history.

PRELATE MEETS WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF HAMAZKAYIN

On the afternoon of Tuesday, October 30, representatives of Hamazkayin
met with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, to relay details of
an upcoming dinner and book signing. The delegation included Regional
Executive member Mrs. Anita Havatian, and organizing committee members Mrs.
Nora Yacoubian and Lucine Choukajian.
The members had come to invite the Prelate to a book presentation and
signing of David Kherdian’s newly published book "Forgotten Bread", and to
ask for his blessing. The event will take place on Sunday, November 18, at
Taglyan Hall in Hollywood. All proceeds will go to scholarship funds for
Armenian students in the writing and journalism fields.
The Prelate commended their efforts and wished success to all of
Hamazkayin’s undertakings.

PRELATE WELCOMES ARMENIA FUND PRESIDENT
MARIA MEHRANIAN TO THE PRELACY

On the afternoon of Friday, October 26, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh
Mardirossian, Prelate, welcomed Armenia Fund President Maria Mehranian to
the Prelacy. Mrs. Mehranian had come to the Prelacy to convey information
to the Prelate regarding the planning of the annual Telethon which, in
keeping with tradition, will take place on Thursday, November 22nd,
Thanksgiving Day.
The annual gala is scheduled for Sunday, November 18, with guest of
honor H.E. Bako Sahakyan, President of the Republic of Nagorno Karabakh, and
H.E. Vartan Oskanian, Foreign Affairs Minister of Armenia. On Thursday,
November 1st, a pre-gala reception will take place hosted by Mr. Armen
Khatchadourian and Mrs. Maria Mehranian. Among the guests who will be in
attendance is the president of the Constitutional Court of Armenia and
Vice-President of Armenia Fund International Mr. Gagik Harutyunyan.
During their meeting the Prelate highly commended the undertakings
of Armenia Fund and wished unprecedented success for the Telethon, stressing
that Armenia is the homeland of all Armenians and we must all participate in
the rebuilding process.