November 24, 2006
Press Release
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
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PRELATE WELCOMES MR. JIRAYR TANIELIAN, PRINCIPAL OF HOVAGIMIAN-MANOUGIAN
SCHOOL IN LEBANON
On Friday, November 17, H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate,
welcomed Mr. Jirair Tanielian, Principal of Hovagimian-Manougian School in
Lebanon, and alumni committee member Mr. Avo Markarian, at the temporary
Prelacy offices in Encino.
Mr. Tanielian reported to the Prelate about the condition in
Lebanon and specifically in Armenian schools, and expressed his gratitude
for the Lincy Foundation’s recent generous donation. The Prelate then
imparted information about the endeavors of our Prelacy.
FUNDRAISING BANQUET OF FORTY MARTYRS CHURCH
IN ORANGE COUNTY WAS A SUCCESS
On Saturday, November18, the Prelate and Executive Council representatives
attended the fundraising banquet of Forty Martyrs Church in Orange County,
which was held to raise funds for the renovation of the church.
The evening began with the invocation of pastor Rev. Hrant
Yeretsian, followed by welcoming remarks by Board of Trustees Chair Mr.
Nazareth Dishoian. An artistic program also took place with the
participation of Mr. Aram Aghababian, the church choir, Mrs. Anna
Bedrossian, and the dance group of Mrs. Perly Varjabedian.
In his remarks, the Prelate expressed appreciation to all the
donors and friends for their continuous support and devotion to the church.
The event was a success with a sum of over $100,000 being
raised.
ARMENIAN ECCLESIASTICAL BROTHERHOOD
ANNUAL EVENT
On Monday, November 20, the annual event of the Armenian Ecclesiastical
Brotherhood took place at St. Garabed Church in Hollywood. Very Rev. Fr.
Barthev Gulumian represented the Prelate and conveyed his blessings.
PRELATE VISITS CONSUL GENERAL
OF ARMENIA, ARMEN LILOYAN
On the morning of Tuesday, November 21st, the Prelate and members of the
Executive Council paid an official visit to the Consulate General of the
Republic of Armenia to meet with Consul General Armen Liloyan.
Accompanying the Prelate were Rev. Razmig Khatchadourian,
Central Executive Council member Mr. Khajag Dikijian, Executive Council
Chair Dr. Garo Agopian, and secretary Mr. Boghos Sassounian.
At the end of the meeting, the Prelate invited the Consul
General to the Prelacy’s New Year’s and Christmas Dinner.
PRELATE REPRESENTED AT THE
COUNCIL OF ORIENTAL ORTHODOX CHURCHES MEETING
On Tuesday, November 21st, Prelacy Christian Education Department Directors
Very Reverend Fathers Muron Aznikian and Barthev Gulumian represented the
Prelate at the quarterly meeting of the Council of Oriental Orthodox
Churches of the Western U.S.A. that took place at the Diocese.
At the meeting, the success of the Oriental Orthodox Sunday
School spiritual gathering was discussed, and it was suggested that such a
gathering take place on a yearly basis.
Also discussed was the upcoming youth camping trip, as well as
upcoming one-day seminar to take place by invitation of the Prelate on April
19, 2007 at Holy Cross Cathedral in Montebello.
PRELATE WELCOMES PRESIDENT ARKADY GHOUKASIAN
AT HE PRELACY NEW BUILDING
On Wednesday, November 22nd, the Prelate and Executive Council officially
welcomed H.E. Arkady Ghoukasian, President of the Republic of Nagorno
Karabakh, at the Prelacy new building.
The honorable guest and his entourage arrived at the Prelacy just after
11:30 and were welcomed by the Prelate and Executive Council members.
Accompanying the President were H.E. Archbishop Barkev Mardirossian, Prelate
of Artsakh, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia Armen Lilolyan, and
other officials. The President congratulated the Prelate and Council members
on the completion of the renovation of the new building and wished them
success in their future endeavors.
Later on, the Prelate and the Executive Council had organized a reception in
honor of President Ghoukasian at the Phoenicia restaurant in Glendale.
Among the invited guests were Executive Council members, A.R.F. Central
Committee representatives, Glendale City Council members, members of
community organizations, and Prelacy donors and friends.
During the reception, the Prelate welcomed the President and
offered his blessings for a successful Telethon. Archbishop Barkev
Mardirossan, Consul General Armen Liloyan, ARF Central Executive
representative Mr. Avedik Izmirlian, and representatives of Armenian
organizations also welcomed the president and conveyed their wishes of a
bright future for Artsakh and our homeland.
ON BEHALF OF OUR PRELACY H.E. THE PRELATE PARTICIPATED IN THE 9TH
INTERNATIONAL
ARMENIA FUND TELETHON
On Thanksgiving Day, the 9th international Armenia Fund Telethon took place
on Thursday, November 23rd, with the participation of the Western Prelacy
and its affiliated bodies, along with the government and spiritual leaders
of Artsakh.
The Telethon started with the opening prayer by the spiritual
leaders of the Western United States. On this occasion, the Prelate urged
our community members to fulfill their national duty and participate in the
Telethon to support the rebuilding of Artsakh.
The Thanksgiving Day Telethon raised a total amount of $13.7
million.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
