Western Diocese

On December 11, the Primate presided over the Executive Clergy Meeting at the Diocesan Headquarters.

Later that same day, the Primate visited the Armenian Church of Rancho Mirage, California.

On December 14, the Children’s Christmas Party, which has become an annual tradition in the Western Diocese, will take place at the Kalaydjian Hall of the Western Diocese.

On December 15, the Primate will attend the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Day event. Mr. Vahan Hovhanesyan is the guest of honor of the event.

On December 16, the day of the St. James, Bishop of Nisibis, and the designation day of the St. James Armenian Church of Los Angeles, the Primate will celebrate Divine Liturgy, offer the sermon at the church and ordain George Gizerian to the rank of Deacon.

A reception will follow the ceremony at the church hall, on the occasion the 66th anniversary of St. James Armenian Church as well as the joyous occasion of the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Western Diocese.