Western Diocese

On Tuesday April, 24^th, 2007, His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, accompanied by former primate Abp. Vatche Hovsepian and Very Rev. Fr. Baret Yeretzian, attended the Glendale City Armenian Genocide Commemoration at the Alex Theatre in Glendale. The Master of Ceremonies was Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian. During the program the diocese was proud to witness the presentation of the Journey for Humanity, a program co-sponsored by the Western Diocese and led by diocesan candidate for the Priesthood Dn. Vahe Abovian, which was a 3,000 mile walk across the United States to raise awareness regarding Genocides. During their presentation they dramatically reminded those in attendance that the atrocities of Genocide are still being committed today in Darfur, Sudan. Following an inspiring musical presentation, the Primate, along with other clergy in attendance, offered the benediction for the evening.