June 5, 2009
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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PRELATE PRESIDES OVER THANKSGIVING PRAYERS FOR THE REPUBLIC AND BLESSING OF
THE ARMENIAN FLAG
AT ST. GARABED CHURCH
In celebration of the 91st anniversary of the first Armenian
Republic, by the ordinance of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian,
Prelate, on Sunday, May 31st, thanksgiving prayers for the republic were
offered during Divine Liturgy in all Prelacy Churches.
The Prelate presided over Divine Liturgy at St. Garabed Church in
Hollywood, delivered the sermon, presided over the thanksgiving prayer, and
conducted the blessing of the Armenian flag.
Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Archpriest Fr. Vicken Vassilian,
and the flag ceremony was conducted by scouts from the Hollywood chapter of
Homenetmen.
In his sermon the Prelate spoke of the Feast of Pentecost, and also
reflected on the 91st anniversary of the first republic which calling on the
faithful to contribute to the ANC Telethon which took place later that day.
The Prelate’s call to participate in the Telethon was published in
local newspapers earlier in the week and was read in all Prelacy Churches on
Sunday.
PRELATE’S BLESSINGS AND MESSAGE CONVEYED TO PASADENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
GRADUATES
For the 20th year, on Wednesday, June 3rd, an appreciation night
took place for Armenian graduates from the Pasadena Unified School District,
under the auspices of the Prelate and organized by the Pastor and Board of
Trustees of St. Sarkis School.
In attendance were representatives from the local ARF "Lernavayr"
Gomideh and sister organizations, Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogard, Haig
Kartounian representing Congressman Adam Schiff, members of the Pasadena
School District, principals, educators, and parents.
Close to fifty students were honored in the ceremony.
Very Rev. Fr. Barthev Gulumian delivered the invocation and conveyed
the Prelate’s message to the students. The blessing of the tables was
conducted by Pastor of St. Sarkis Church Rev. Fr. Khoren Babochian.
The students were presented with certificates of commendation and
mementos.
DAVIDIAN & MARIAMIAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES
As the 2008-2009 school year comes to a close, commencement
ceremonies of Prelacy Schools and Sunday Schools have already begun, with
more to follow in the coming weeks. The commencement ceremonies of Davidian
and Mariamian Educational Foundation are also taking place.
By the ordinance of the Prelate, clergy members attend the
ceremonies of the Davidian and Mariamian Educational Foundation and convey
the Prelate’s blessings and congratulations to the students.
On Tuesday, June 2nd, Rev. Fr. Gomidas Torossian attended the Miller
Elementary School graduation and conveyed the Prelate’s blessings and
message.
On Thursday, June 4th, Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian represented
the Prelate and the El-Oro Way Elementary School graduation ceremony.
HOLY MARTYRS A.R.S. ASHKHEN PILAVJIAN PRE-SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY
On Saturday, May 30th, the graduation ceremony of Holy Martyrs A.R.S
Ashkhen Pilavjian Pre-School took place at "Avedissian" Hall of Ferrahian
High School. Pastor of Holy Martyrs Church Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian
was in attendance, along with Executive Council member Mr. Khatchig
Yeretzian, teachers, and parents.
The invocation was delivered by Rev. Fr. Khatchadourian, followed by
opening remarks by assistant director of the pre-school Mrs. Peggy
Ishkhanian. The keynote address was given by director Mrs. Vehik
Kaprielian.
Students participated in the artistic program with recitations and
dance.