December 4, 2009
Press Release
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
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PRELATE RETURNS FROM LEBANON
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, last week returned
from Lebanon where he had participated in meetings at the Catholicosate,
presided over by H.E. Catholicos Aram I. The meeting brought together the
Prelates, Central Executive members, and Executive Council members from the
three North American Prelacies to discuss issues of mutual concern and
strengthen collaboration.
Among the issues covered during the three day meetings was the
revitalizing and expanding of parish communities, youth group activities,
clergy preparation and training, and relations with sister churches.
A number of projects were drafted which will be implemented through
collaborative efforts.
PRAYER ON THE 21ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE
ARMENIA EARTHQUAKE
Monday, December 7th is the 21st anniversary of the Armenia
earthquake. Thus, on Sunday, December 6th, prayers will be offered in all
Prelacy Churches in memory of the victims.
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, will preside over
Divine Liturgy and the special prayer at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena.
PRELATE TO ATTEND ARF DAY CELEBRATION
On Sunday, December 6th, 2009, the 119th anniversary of the ARF will
be celebrated at the Glendale High School auditorium.
The Prelate will attend, accompanied by Very Rev. Fr. Muron
Aznikian. Executive Council members Dr. Garo Agopian, Mr. Nerses Melkonian,
Dr. Navasart Kazazian, and Mr. Khatchig Yeretzian will also attend.
HONORING HENRIK ANASYAN AND THE SIPAN CHOIR
On Sunday, December 6th, 2009, a celebration in honor of Los Angeles
"Sipan" Choir founder and maestro Henrik Anasyan’s 50 years of service and
the 30th anniversary of the choir will take place at Taglyan Cultural
Complex in Hollywood.
Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will represent the Prelate at the
event.
DAVIDIAN AND MARIAMIAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION APPRECIATION NIGHT
Davidian and Mariamian Educational Foundation has organized an
appreciation night to will take place on the evening of Monday, December
7th, 2009, at Brandview Collection in Glendale.
Each year, educators and community supporters are honored for their
contributions to the field of education and to the Foundation. This year’s
honorees are Larry Zarian as "Man of the Year" and the U.S.C. Armenian
Alumni Association as "Organization of the Year".
Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will attend and convey the Prelate’s
blessings and well wishes. Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian will accompany Fr.
Muron.
NEW BOARD OF REGENTS APPOINTMENTS
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, and the Executive
Council of the Western Prelacy hereby announce the new Board of Regent
appointments.
The newly appointed Board of Regents consists of the following
members:
Mr. Mark Guedikian
Mr. Chris Keosian
Mrs. Sossi Hovsepian
Mrs. Liza Gaboudian
Mrs. Maggie Sarkuni
Mrs. Vergine Jarakian
Mrs. Houri Aslanian-Keuroghlian
Ms. Charlotte Sassounian
Ms. Jeannine Topalian
We wish the new Board success in their endeavors.
PRELATE EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF DARON AVEDISSIAN
Last week, the Catholicosate of Cilicia was left in mourning at the
sudden passing of Central Executive member Mr. Daron Avedissian.
In addition to serving as a Central Executive member, Mr. Avedissian
was Chairman of the Aleppo Diocese Executive Council and served the Armenian
Church for decades in various other capacities.
On behalf of the Religious and Executive Councils, the Prelate sent
a letter of condolence to H.H. Catholicos Aram I and H.G. Bishop Shahan
Sarkissian, Prelate of the Aleppo Diocese and expressed his sympathies to
the decedent’s family.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress