Abp. Hovnan Derderian addressing those that came to witness the historial beginning of the Cathedral.
May 05 2008 — The beginning of the construction of the cathedral is the realization of years of work to design a beautiful and functional Armenian Church that meets the needs of the community and to receive full approval from all official bodies involved. Therefore, this event was truly a historical moment of celebration for the Western Diocese.
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We gladly inform the faithful that this wonderful book is available at the Diocesan Bookstore. Read More.
On Thursday, May 15th, at 7:30 p.m., the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church under the auspices of Archbishop Hovnan Derderian will host an evening honoring Rabbi Harold Schulweis, founder of Jewish World Watch and spiritual leader of Valley Beth Shalom. Read More.
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, will join the entourage of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, during the Pontiff’s visit to Rome. Read More.
Elections were held for the Diocesan Assembly, Western Diocese Endowment Fund, and the Diocesan Council Read More.
May 15, 7:00pm
May 23, 7:00pm
May 29, 7:00pm
At the invitation of State Senators Joe Simitian, Jack Scott and Elaine Alquist, His Eminence Abp Hovnan Derderian offered the opening prayer for the California State Senate, the State’s Highest Legislative Body, on the occasion of the presentation of a proclamation commemorating the Armenian Genocide. Following his prayer, he addresses the Senate lauding them for commemorating the Armenian Genocide on its 93rd Anniversary.
The Discipline of the Deaconship.
The Origin of the Divine Liturgy.
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