Western Diocese

On April 16^th His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, presided of a meeting of youth representatives regarding the ongoing mission to establish an International Armenian Church Youth Organization. They discussed the first assembly of youth delegates from around the world which will be held July 10-11 in 2008. Immediately following the assembly a pilgrimage will be held on July 12-13 to Oshagan. 300 delegates are expected to participate in the assembly, and 2000 youth are expected to take part in the pilgrimage. More details will follow regarding these initiatives in the coming months.