PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apost. Church of America
H.G. Bishop Moushegh Mardirossian
Prelate, Western United States
4401 Russell Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Tel: 818-248-7737/8
Fax: 818-248-7745
E-mail: [email protected]
ON PALM SUNDAY
LET US CHERISH OUR CHILDREN, FOR THEIR ANGELS IN HEAVEN ARE ALWAYS IN THE
PRESENCE OF MY FATHER
DECLARED THE PRELATE
In the Christian tradition, the Armenian Apostolic Church celebrates Palm
Sunday, the triumphant entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, on the Sunday
before Easter. On this special feast, our churches are decorated with olive
branches to symbolize peace and brotherhood during the welcoming of Jesus
upon His entrance to the Holy City of Jerusalem, thus creating a unique
atmosphere.
On Sunday, April 9, Holy Mass and special services were conducted
in all Prelacy churches to celebrate Palm Sunday. On this feast, His
Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, conducted Holy Mass
services at Montebello’s Holy Cross Mother Cathedral. During Mass, a
children’s procession took place followed by the Prelate’s sermon.
During his sermon, the Prelate reflected upon the message of Palm
Sunday and gave special consideration to the tradition of the children’s
procession. He brought to attention that children are like angels, thus
they are worthy of love, affection, guidance and care.
Following Mass, the rite of Opening of the Portals was conducted.
A.R.S. ANI CHAPTER LUNCHEON
After church services, the Prelate and parishioners gathered at
`Baghramian’ Hall where there was a traditional luncheon organized by the
A.R.S. Ani Chapter. The Prelate blessed the tables after which he delivered
his remarks. In his remarks, the Prelate expressed thanks to A.R.S. for all
the deeds they perform and especially for their allegiance to our church and
national traditions. He continued that these types of events, which bring
people closer to each other, to the church, and to our heritage, is a great
example of that allegiance.