On Sunday, January 26, the Costa Mesa’s faithful
community of St. Mary Armenian Church welcomed Diocesan Primate Archbishop
Hovnan Derderian. On a pastoral visit, His Eminence was the day’s celebrant and
homilist. The Solemn celebration saw the participation of the Khachadourian
Choir, under the conductorship of Dn. Stepan Gozumian. At the Holy Altar, His
Eminence was assisted by Archpriest Fr. Moushegh Tashjian and the deacons of
the host parish.
During the service, His Eminence honored Dn. Rupen
Ozsogomonian, the director of St. Mary’s Hovsepian Choir. In recognition of his
decades of selfless service rendered to the Armenian Apostolic Church, the
long-time deacon and Choir Director was awarded the St. Nerses Shnorhali
(Graceful) medal, a high honor granted by His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme
Patriarch Catholicos of All Armenians. Conferring the medal upon Deacon
Ozsogomonian, the Primate encouraged the Deacon to serve Christ, our Lord and
the Armenian Apostolic Church with renewed love and humility. The Encyclical
was read by Archpriest Fr. Moushegh Tashjian.
The Primate’s sermon focused on the Gospel according to
St. John, the Evangelist (Chapter 3 Verse 16). “The world and all the beauties
and the marvels within are created by God. We are graced by these marvels;
however, we are not always cognizant to the truth, that God is the architect of
the world. Often we fail to recognize the truth about God and the world. It is
for this very reason God sent into the world His only Begotten Son, so that
whoever believes in Him shall not perish, buy may have everlasting life,” said
the Primate in part.
Acknowledging and welcoming the presence of St. Mary’s
Sunday School students, His Eminence encouraged and motivated the children to
remain true to their Christian Faith and to the sacred traditions of the
Armenian Apostolic Church. “You are the future of the Armenian Apostolic Church
and the torchbearers of your ancestral Christian Faith. It is your duty as
loyal Christians to abide to the teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
to live prayerful lives and to defend and safeguard your Church” said His Eminence
addressing the children.
An Agape Meal, organized by the Hovsepian Choir, was held
at the Fesjian Hall following the church service in honor of Dn.
Ozsogomonian. On the auspicious
occasion, guests received a beautifully printed commemorative booklet which
contained the Encyclical of H.H. Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians and
the congratulatory messages of Diocesan Primate Abp. Hovnan Derderian, Pastor
Arch. Fr. Moushegh Tashjian, Visiting Priest Arch. Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian,
friends and fellow choir members.
The program commenced with the welcoming message of
Deacon Hagop Zerounian, the Master of Ceremonies. Following the Primate’s
Invocation, remarks were delivered by the Organizing Committee Chair Dn. Hrant
Rakijian, Parish Council Chair Hovsep Begjian, Hovsepian Choir Chair Hilda
Sakarya, Zvartnots Choir Member Nora Barin, Khachadourian Choir Chair Dr. Arto
Ersan, Khachadourian Choir Director Dn. Stepan Gozumian and Pastor Archpriest
Fr. Moushegh Tashjian.
The artistic portion of the program included vocal
performances by Hovsepian Choir Soprano Ani Keropian, Hilda Sakarya, and
Zvartnots Choir and the Hovsepian and Zvartnots Joint Choir.
In his remarks, the honoree expressed his gratitude to
the Catholicos of All Armenians and the Primate for the high honor and the
Organizing Committee for their love and support. He reflected on his years of
service and vowed to continue serving the Body of Christ with enduring
affection.
His Eminence delivered the closing remarks wherein he
once again reflected on Dn. Ozsogomonian’s relentless commitment to service and
congratulated the honoree on the milestone. The Primate reminded the faithful
that exemplary and wholehearted service is rendered solely for the glory of
God.
Accompanied by Hovsepian and Khachadourian Choir members,
the honoree took part in a cake-cutting ceremony marking Dn. Ozsogomonian’s
service to the Armenian Church which spans over six decades years.
Upcoming Events
St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena
to Host Super Bowl 2014 Party
Yegavian Hall
February 02 at 3:30pm
Primate to Celebrate Divine Liturgy at St. Paul Armenian
Church in Fresno
St. Paul Armenian Church
February 02 at
50 Years of Service - Jubilee Celebration Honoring
Vartkes Kouroyan
Taglyan Cultural Complex
February 09 at 5:00pm
Episcopal Celebration of the Divine Liturgy - Bishop
Armash Nalbandian Celebrant at St. Peter, Van Nuys
St. Peter Armenian Church
February 09 at 10:00am
Primate to Celebrate Divine Liturgy at St. Gregory the Illuminator
Arm. Church in Pasadena
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February 09 at 10:30am
SARF Public Lecture with the Participation of Bishop
Armash Nalbandian
Nazareth and Sima Kalaydjian Hall
February 10 at 7:00pm
2nd Annual Valentine's Night - Armenian Church of
Crescenta Valley
Armenian Church of Crescenta Valley
February 14 at 7:00pm
Feast of St. Sarkis Celebration at St. John Garabed in
Hollywood
St. John Garabed Armenian Church
February 14 at 8:00pm
Bishop Armash Nalbandian Celebrant at St. Leon Armenian
Cathedral
St. Leon Armenian Cathedral
February 16 at 10:30am
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Feast Day Celebration - Divine Liturgy
St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church
February 16 at 10:30am
43rd Annual Debutante Ball
Beverly Hilton Hotel
February 16 at 5:00pm
St. Sarkis Armenian Church Annual Banquet
OIA Banquet Hall
February 22 at 7:00pm
H.G. Bishop Armash Nalbandian to Celebrate Divine Liturgy
at St. Gregory the Illuminator, Pasadena
St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church
February 23 at 10:30am
St. Gregory Ladies Society of Pasadena Invites You to
49th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show
The Hilton Universal City April 05 at 10:30am
Annual Retreat 2014 - "The Great Lenten
Journey"
Mater Dolorosa Retreat Center
April 08 at Pilgrimage
to Armenia and Ararat - June 2014
June 14 at Armenian
Identity Enhancement Courses - June 27-29, 2014
St. Leon Armenian Cathedral June 27 at
CYMA Trip to Armenia - Discover a New You! July 01 at
Western Diocese [info@armenianchurchwd.com]
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