January 16, 2009
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 TO CELEBRATE DIVINE LITURGY AT ST. GARABED
IN HONOR OF THE NAME DAY OF THE CHURCH
According to the Armenian Church calendar, January 15th was the
Feast of St. John the Forerunner, which is also the name day of St. Garabed
Church in Hollywood.
On this occasion, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
will celebrate Divine Liturgy at St. Garabed Church on Sunday, January 18th,
and will also conduct the blessing of madagh.
The Prelate will be assisted at the altar by Christian Education
Department Co-Director Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian and parish pastor
Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian.
The Pastor and Board of Trustees have also organized a reception
which will take place following Divine Liturgy at the adjoining "Karapetian"
Hall.
PRELATE WELCOMES MEMBERS OF THE ARMENIAN ECCLESIASTICAL BROTHERHOOD
On the afternoon of Tuesday, January 13th, members of the Armenian
Ecclesiastical Brotherhood visited the Prelacy to convey their New Year and
Christmas well wishes to H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate. The
delegation was headed by Brother Arshag Kalenderian.
During their visit the guests relayed information to the Prelate
about the current endeavors of the Brotherhood. In addition, they expressed
joy at the establishment of a parish in North Hollywood and requested
further information from the Prelate with regards to this new endeavor. The
Prelate informed the Brotherhood members that the first Divine Liturgy at
the parish was celebrated on the Feast of the Birth and Theophany and that
thereafter Divine Liturgy is being celebrated every Sunday afternoon and
weekly Bible study is also being offered.
In conclusion, the Prelate commended the service of the members and
welcomed further collaboration between the Prelacy and the Ecclesiastical
Brotherhood. The visit concluded with the presentation of mementos by the
Prelate.
CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA AND WESTERN PRELACY REPRESENTATIVES VISIT ARMENIAN
INMATES
On the occasion of the Feast of the Birth and Theophany of our Lord,
on Saturday, January 10th, Consul General of Armenia the Honorable Armen
Liloyan visited the North County Correctional Facility where he met with
over thirty Armenian inmates. The Consul General was accompanied by Consul
Sahak Sarkisyan and representing H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian and Chaplain Rafi Garabedian.
In their remarks, the Consul General, Fr. Barthev, and Chaplain Rafi
encouraged the inmates to repent and inspired them to strengthen their faith
and to remain hopeful for their eventual release.
Prior to their visit, special arrangements had been made for the
guests and inmates to enjoy an Armenian feast together.