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Celebration Marks the Beginning of Mother Cathedral Construction
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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Diocesan News
“History of the Western Diocese” Is Published — May 05
We gladly inform the faithful that this wonderful book is available at the Diocesan Bookstore. Read More.
Western Diocese to Honor Rabbi Harold Schulweis of Jewish World Watch — May 05
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.
Primate Joins His Holiness Karekin II Visit to Rome — May 05
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.
81st Diocesan Assembly Elections’ Results — May 05
Elections were held for the Diocesan Assembly, Western Diocese Endowment Fund, and the Diocesan Council Read More.
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- The Kinship of Suffering and Comfort
May 15, 7:00pm
- ACYO-WD Junior Sports Weekend
May 23, 7:00pm
- New Priests To Be Ordained
May 29, 7:00pm
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May 09 — 48th Day of Easter-tide. Fast.
Primate Addresses CA State Senate
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.
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