Western Diocese

Earlier today His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, called a special Prayer Vigil for Peace in Armenia to be held at 7:00pm at the Headquarters of the Western Diocese (3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA). This prayer vigil will bring together the faithful of the Armenian Church to pray for the peaceful resolution to the recent political strife in the Republic of Armenia.

A recently released statement by the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin called upon both the opposition and the state to operate within framework of the law and “exert their utmost efforts using peaceful means to find solutions to the unresolved issues and challenges.”

Regarding the prayer vigil the Primate said, “The faithful of the Western Diocese stand united in promoting a peaceful and just resolution to the political tension besetting our blessed motherland. We will pray that the Lord grace the Armenian people with love, patience, and compassion so that they may pass through this tribulation harmoniously.”

The faithful of the Armenian Church are invited to attend this prayer vigil to stand in solidarity in prayer for peace. For more information, call the Western Diocese at (818) 558-7474.