Western Diocese

On Sunday February 11^th from 5 to 9 PM, around 70 to 80 students gathered at the Pasadena AGBU center to celebrate the presentation of the Lord to the Temple and the Feast of St. Vartan. The opening remarks were given by Mr. Ara Arzoumanian who invited the Very Rev. Fr. Baret Yeretzian, pastor of St. Gregory Armenian Church in Pasadena and representative of the Primate, to deliver his message. Fr. Baret spoke about the Presentation of the Lord to the Temple and St. Vartan, and commended the AGBU for supporting our youth. He also spoke about the difficulties that the youth face today and encouraged them to overcome their difficulties with their Christian faith.