November 20, 2009
Press Release
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
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PRELATE AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS PARTICIPTED IN MEETINGS AT THE
CATHOLICOSATE

As reported last week, on Sunday, November 15th, 2009, H.E.
Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian departed for Lebanon to participate in
meetings at the Catholicosate presided over by H.H. Catholicos Aram I. The
Prelates of the three North American Prelacies, along with Central Executive
and Executive Council representatives, participated in the meetings which
took place from November 18th to the 20th. The Western Prelacy delegation
included Central Executive Council members Mr. Khajag Dikijian and Mr. Vahe
Yacoubian, and Executive Council Chair and Vice-Chair Dr. Garo Agopian and
Mr. Garo Avakian.
During the three-day meetings, the Prelates reported on the
activities, endeavors, and challenges of their respective Prelacies and
received guidance and suggestions from His Holiness based on their
individual circumstances. The Prelates also participated in a joint meeting
to discuss and examine shared concerns and challenges.
During their stay in Lebanon the Prelacy representatives also had
the opportunity to visit the Aztag Daily offices where they met with the
staff and became familiarized with the workings of the newspaper.

LEBANESE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

In celebration of the 66th anniversary of the independence of
Lebanon, the Lebanese Consulate General of Los Angeles has organized a
reception to take place on the evening of Sunday, November 22nd, at the
Biltmore Hotel.
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will represent the Prelate at the
reception.

ARMENIA FUND GALA BANQUET

On Sunday, November 22nd, the Armenia Fund Gala Banquet will take
place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel. The guests of honor are
H.E. Archbishop Barkev Mardirossian, Primate of the Diocese of Karabakh, and
NKR Prime Minister Araik Harutyunyan.
H.E. Archbishop Yeprem Tabakian will represent the Prelate at the
banquet. Executive Council members and Prelacy parishes’ representatives
will also be in attendance.