Western Diocese

On Saturday, January 16, 2010, the Primate presided over the 5^th Annual Etchmiadzin Children's Fund (ECF) Grand Gala Night at the Hall of St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena, California. Joining the Primate were the Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, Vicar General, and Rev. Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan.

The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Al Cabraloff. Rev. Archpriest Fr. Sarkis Petoyan offered the blessing of the tables. A video presentation depicting the support and the impact of the Western Diocese on the lives of the orphans of Armenia was shown during the evening.

Mrs. Gayane Tatoulian, Chair of the Etchmiadzin Children's Fund, spoke about the success of the ECF throughout the years. She expressed her gratitude to the Primate for his kind support throughout their mission.

In turn, the Primate expressed his appreciation to Mrs. Gayane Tatoulian and the members of the ECF for their God-pleasing humanitarian mission and for wonderfully organizing the beautiful evening.

The musical guest of the evening was the famous Nune Yesayan who delighted the guests with her exceptional music.