March 26, 2010
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
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PRELATE TO CELEBRATE PALM SUNDAY
AT HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH

Sunday, March 28th, is Palm Sunday, the celebration of the triumphant
entry of Our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday will be celebrated in all our churches with
Divine Liturgy, the children’s procession, and the opening of the
portals service.
On this occasion, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate will celebrate Divine Liturgy, deliver the sermon, and preside
over the Opening of the Portals service at Holy Martyrs Church in
Encino.
By the ordinance of the Prelate, H.E. Archbishop Yeprem
Tabakian will celebrate Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Cathedral in
Montebello, Very Rev. Fr. Muron Aznikian will be at the North
Hollywood parish, Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian will be at
St. Garabed Church in Hollywood. Rev. Fr. Avedis Torossian will
celebrate Divine Liturgy at the Las Vegas parish where Holy Week
services will this year take place for the first time.

PRELATE’S HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday, March 29th, is the start of Holy Week. Throughout the week the
Prelate will conduct services in various Prelacy Churches. Below is
the Prelate’s Holy Week schedule.

Holy Tuesday – Remembrance of the Ten Virgins
St. Sarkis Church, Pasadena – 7 p.m.

Maundy Thursday
Washing of the Feet – St. Mary’s Church, Glendale – 5 p.m.
Vigil – Holy Martyrs Church, Encino – 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday – Crucifixion and Burial
Forty Martyrs Church, Orange County – 7 p.m.

Easter Eve – Lighting of Candles (Jrakalooyts)
St. Garabed Church, Hollywood – 4:30 p.m.

Easter – St. Mary’s Church, Glendale – 10:30 a.m.

Please visit the Events section of our website
() for the complete Holy Week schedule.

PRELATE PRESIDES OVER LAST SUNRISE SERVICE OF LENT
AT HOLY MARTYRS CHURCH

The last Sunrise Service of Great Lent took place on the morning of
Wednesday, March 24th, in all Prelacy churches.
The Prelate presided over the service at Holy Martyrs
Church in Encino and delivered his message to the faithful in
attendance, among them students of Ferrahian High School.
A luncheon organized by the parish Ladies Guild followed
at "Dikranian" Hall. Among the guests in attendance were Executive
Council member Mr. Khatchig Yeretzian, Ferrahian school Principal John
Kossakian, and parish Board of Trustees members.
The Prelate delivered his message on this occasion,
speaking on the deep meaning of Great Lent and emphasizing how our
Heavenly Father must remain a constant presence in our lives and the
guiding force of our actions. The Prelate concluded by commending all
the church volunteers for their dedicated service.
On Friday, March 26th, the Prelate will preside over the
last vigil service at St. Sarkis Church in Pasadena.

PRELATE CONDUCTS BLESSING AND OPENING OF
ASBAREZ HORIZON NEW HEADQUARTERS

The official opening of the Asbarez-Horizon new headquarters located
in Little Armenia took place on the afternoon of March 21st.
The Prelate conveyed his message on this occasion, after
which he conducted the blessing of the building and offices.