Western Diocese

On June 13, 2007, Archbishop Hovnan Derderian presided over a tribute event in honor of Dr. Gary Lulejian organized by the pastor and parish council of St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church, Van Nuys. Dr. Lulejian was honored as the Father of the Year in recognition of his many years of dedication and diligent services for the church and the Western Diocese. In his reflection, Archbishop Derderian praised Dr. Lulejian for being "a humble and devout servant, whose accomplishments have inspired us all with a new sense of commitment."