
ENCINO—Western Prelate Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian on Saturday met with visiting Armenian parliament and Armenian Revolutionary Federation Supreme Council of Armenia member Aghvan Vartanian.
The meeting was held at Holy Martyrs Church “Yeghia Sarafian” Reception Hall in Encino. Vartanian was accompanied by ARF Western US Central Committee member Dr. Viken Yacoubian. The Prelate was joined by Holy Martyrs Church Pastor Rev. Fr. Razmig Khatchadourian and Executive Council member Dr. Dikran Babikian.
The meeting provided the opportunity for an exchange of information on current events in Armenia by Vardanyan, and on the endeavors and mission of the Prelacy by the Prelate.
The Prelate reaffirmed the commitment and support of our community to our homeland and compatriots in Armenia. At the conclusion of their meeting the Prelate presented Vartanian a copy of Garo Bedrosian’s latest book “Journey to the Armenian Heritage and the Spiritual Spectrum,” which was dedicated to last fall’s Pontifical Visit.