The traditional Christmas dinner celebrated by the Prelacy of Armenian Apostolic Church–Western USA–was hosted by Mr. And Mrs. Jean and Asdghig Bedrossian this year–on the eve of January 6. More than 650 people participated–including Archbishop Sumbat Lapajian–Consul Generals of Armenia and Lebanon–Valeri Mkrtumian and Charbel Wehbe respectively–members of the ARF Bureau and Central Committee–and members of Religious and Executive Councils among others. Bishop Mushegh Mardirossian expressed deep gratitude toward those benefactors who through the years consistently contribute to Prelacy funds. The Prelate also conveyed special appreciation to Ralph and Savey Tufenkian and Krikor and Kohar Sivlahian–who generously pledged $10,000–and Mr. And Mrs. Gagik Galstian who donated $8.000 to the Prelacy building fund.
