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Published on May 09 2007 by Divan of the Diocese
It is with immense joy that we are informing our Armenian faithful about the upcoming events dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of the establishment of the Western Diocese. The 80th Anniversary is the reminder of the birth of the Western Diocese. The 80thAnniversary is the challenge for the renewal of our vocation and calling in service of the Western Diocese. The 80th Anniversary becomes more meaningful through our participation.
CELEBRATIONS IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
| August 26, 2007 | Archbishop Cardinal Mahoney of the Roman Archdiocese will host a special religious celebration and reception at our Lady of the Angels Cathedral in honor of the 80th Anniversary. |
| September 15, 2007 | The Primate of the Archdiocese of the Episcopal Church, the Most Reverend Bishop John Bruno, will be hosting a special religious service and reception in honor of the 80th Anniversary. |
| September 16, 2007 | A cultural event will be held at the Alex Theater in Glendale. |
| September 30, 2007 | A Gala Banquet will be held at the Taglyan Cultural Center at St. John Garabed Armenian Church in Hollywood. |
| December 2, 2007 | A Solemn Badarak will mark the culmination of the 80th Anniversary Celebrations at St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church of Pasadena.
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CELEBRATIONS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY
| June 30, 2007 | A Youth Retreat will be held at St. Gregory Armenian Church of Fowler. |
| July 28, 2007 | An Adult Retreat will be held at St. Mary Armenian Church of Yettem. |
| August 19 2007 | A Divine Liturgy will be held with the participation of all the Central Valley Area churches at St. Paul Armenian Church in Fresno. An official gala banquet will be held following the church service. |
CELEBRATIONS IN THE BAY AREA
| August 25, 2007 | An official banquet will be held in the Bay Area for the celebration of the 80th Anniversary, tentatively scheduled at the St. Vartan Armenian Church in Oakland. |
| September 20, 2007 | A day Retreat will be held in the Bay Area. |
| September 23, 2007 | A Badarak will be held at St. John Armenian Church in San Francisco. |
| October 29, 2007 | A pilgrimage will be held to the Western Diocese from the Bay Area in celebration of the 80th Anniversary.
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