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
Website: www.westernprelacy.org


PRELATE TO PRESIDE OVER DIVINE LITURGY AT HOLY CROSS CATHEDRAL IN MONTEBELLO

- REQUEIM SERVICE FOR ARCHBISHOP SUMBAT LAPAJIAN

        On Sunday, July 16, 2017 H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, will preside over Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at Holy
Cross Cathedral in Montebello.
        At the conclusion of Divine Liturgy, the Prelate will preside over
requiem service in memory of Archbishop Sumbat Lapajian on the 7th
anniversary of his passing. 

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PRELATE DELIVERS OPENING MESSAGE AT ARS 96TH REGIONAL CONVENTION

        On Friday, , the Armenian Relief Society's 96th
Regional Convention convened at Homenetmen Glendale "Ararat" Chapter's
center. The three-day convention will review the organization's biennial
activities and draft endeavors for the new term.
        H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, accompanied by Vicar
General, Very Rev. Fr. Torkom Donoyan, attended and delivered the opening
message.
        In attendance were ARF Western Region Central Committee member Garo
Ispenjian, ARS Central Executive members Nyree Derderian, Rita Hintlian, and
Maral Matossian, members of the Regional Executive and chapters, delegates,
and guests. 
        His Eminence began his message by greeting the members of the
Central and Regional Executives, delegates, and honored guests and wishing
for productive deliberations as they assess past activities and lay the
groundwork for future endeavors. The Prelate lauded the subsequent
generations of diligent members who have served in the ranks of the worthy
organization to provide for the needs of our compatriots in need and in
crisis with a loving and compassionate heart, with the full awareness that
the wellbeing of our larger collective family is as important as the
wellbeing of their individual families. "We are assured that the ARS will
continue to thrive and endure owing to its dedicated members and generous
supporters," he stated. The Prelate recalled that the Prelacy honored ARS
members on the occasions of the Year of Service, stating, "Indeed you are
worthy of every commendation and appreciation," and stated that this year,
the Year of Renewal, is an invitation to all, individuals and organizations
alike, to renew our faith in our Lord and our Church, and to renew our
commitment to serving our nation and our homeland. Finally, His Eminence
again commended the exemplary service of ARS members for the benefit of our
people and nation, and wished them continued successes in their valuable
work. 
        Remarks were delivered by Western Regional Executive Chair Mrs.
Rebecca Berberian, Mr. Ispenjian, and Mrs. Matossian.  

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