October 13, 2006
PRESS RELEASE
Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America
H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate
6252 Honolulu Avenue
La Crescenta, CA 91214
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Website: <; AT THE ORANGE COUNTY ARMENIAN BOOK FAIR LET US WALK WITH FAITH AND FOLLOW THE PATH, MISSION, AND TRADITIONS OF OUR HOLY TRANSLATORS DECLARED THE PRELATE On Sunday, October 8, in celebration of Armenian cultural month, the Forty Martyrs Pastor, Board of Trustees, and the administration of A.G. Minassian School had organized a book fair, under the auspices of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, which took place at `Gugasian' Hall. On the morning of the book fair, the Prelate conducted Holy Mass at `Gugasian' Hall (due to renovation at the church). Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian and Parish Pastor Rev. Hrant Yeretsian assisted at the altar. In his sermon, the Prelate first gave thanks to God for granting him the opportunity to be with the Orange County parishioners and to jointly celebrate Armenian cultural month and to preside over the opening of the book fair. The Prelate commended the combined efforts of the pastor, board of trustees, and parishioners in the renovation of the church, stating that alongside the physical renovation of the church, each and every parishioner must also be renewed spiritually. He emphasized that the community members must stand together and pursue not only the physical renovation of the church but also the renewal of themselves, their community, organizations, and other affiliated bodies. Only by working together with faith for the fulfillment of a common mission, can we enjoy the fruits of our service, concluded the Prelate. Following Mass, the parishioners headed in a procession to the hall of the `Armenian Center', where the Prelate conducted the opening of the book fair. The Prelate Visits A.G. Minassian School On Wednesday, October 11, the Prelate paid an official visit to Ari Guiragos Minassian Armenian School in Orange County, as part of his visitations to Prelacy Schools on the occasion of the beginning of the new academic year. Accompanying the Prelate were Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian, Rev. Hrant Yeretsian, and Executive Council Chairman Dr. Garo Agopian. At the school, the Prelate was greeted by Principal Mr. Assadour Assadourian, after which he visited each class where he spoke to the students about the Armenian language and culture founded by our holy translators. The students in turn greeted the guests with songs and poetry dedicated to the Armenian language. The Prelate then met with the school principal and church board of trustees, where he received updates on the school's endeavors and their future plans. The visit concluded with the Prelate offering his blessings for a safe year. From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress