Crescenta Valley Armenian Apostolic Church "Divine Liturgy" by Prelate 

Under the auspices of Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy, the Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley and the CV Church Education Committee organized an appreciation ceremony to honor all of the former Iraqi-Armenian Diocese Central Executive Council Board members residing in the United States, and also the deceased members whose families are among us in the States. This special event took place at the Armenian Apostolic Church of Crescenta Valley, located at the Western Prelacy in La Crescenta, California on Sunday, December 18, 2011. There was also a special requiem presided by Archbishop Mousegh Mardirossian in memory of all Iraqi-Armenian public servants held on the same day, during the church liturgy.
This special event has recognized and honored the following past Iraqi-Armenian Diocese Central Executive Board members: Haig Bostanian, Dr.Vahoni Minasian, Abrahim Shahinian, Ismael Shahinian, Ohan Doshoghlanian, Nazar Ohanian, Ohannes Karnagarian, Ohannes Donigian, Dikran Kassabian, Dr. Boghos Boghossian, Levon Melkonian, Papken Melkonian, Aram Sethian, Jerayr Kaprilian, Yerchanig Tajerian, Diran Ohanian, Ohannes Semerjian, Hovsep Skenderian, and Levon Shahoian.
The event was highlighted by a presentation of the "Iraqi Armenian Community - Past, Present and Future" delivered by Dr. Vahoni Minasian, followed by Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian's message of gratitude to the Board Members who served the Iraqi Armenian Community and the Armenian Church. The program was also included musical entertainment.