Western Diocese

On Sunday, February 17, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, accompanied by the Visiting Parish Priest, Archpriest Fr. Sipan Mekhsian, and deacons from the Western Diocese, paid a pastoral visit to Santa Clarita Armenian Church. The Primate celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon. 28 Sunday School students of the parish were also present during the church service. A reception followed the church service.