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36th Annual Debutante Ball, February 18
Preparations are underway for the 36th Annual Debutante Ball sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church. The ball will be held on Sunday, February 18 at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. The ball is one of the highlights of the year in the Armenian community. This year...
Ladies Auxiliary Institute Bible Study Program
One of the recent activities of the Ladies Auxiliary has established Bible Studies sessions, a program recently organized at the Western Diocese. It was emphasized that the establishment of Bible studies is one of the most important missions in the life of the Diocese. Members are assigned at each meeting to prepare, read and study...
January Events
January 13, 2007 – His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, was in Boise, Idaho for his first pastoral visit, accompanied by Fr. Yeghia Isayan. The Primate celebrated Christmas Badarak and approximately 100 Armenian faithful were in attendance for church services and a reception following. The Primate in his Christmas message explained to the faithful the process...
Februay Upcoming Events
Feb. 4 – His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, will be celebrating Badarak at St. Sarkis Armenian Church in East Los Angeles on the occasion of their Name Day. A gala reception will follow church services. Feb. 4 – His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 4th will attend the 25th...
Divine Liturgy And Requiem Service In Van Nuys
On, Sunday Jan. 21 the Primate, His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian presided over church services at St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys. Approximately 1000 of the faithful were in attendance. In his sermon the Primate stated the following: “Christ willingly chose the way of the Cross and ultimately was taken to Heaven. So it...
Harout Sassounian Honored
On Saturday, January 21 the Sahag-Levon Mgrditchian College Alumni honored Mr. Harout Sassounian, President of United Armenia Fund. The event was held at the Rococo Room of Pasadena, CA. His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian was in attendance accompanied by Abp. Vatche Hovsepian and Fr. Arshag Khatchadourian. The Master of Ceremonies for the event was Mr. Hampig...
Diocese Participates In Requiem For The Unborn
On Saturday, 20 January 2007 a Requiem Service for the Unborn was held at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels of the Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. His Eminence Cardinal Roger Mahony, Archbishop of Los Angeles was the principal celebrant. During the ceremony, 154 candles were lit honoring the lives lost to abortion...
Ecumenical Church Service
The Western Diocese continues to participate in ecumenical life. On Saturday January 20 at the Glendale First Baptist Church an ecumenical service was held which included prayer and the singing of hymns. Sermons were given by clergymen representing various denominations. Fr. Nareg Matarian of St. Sarkis, East Los Angeles and Fr. Zaven Margosyan, pastor of the...
Armenian Community Mounts Global Effort To Create The "Hrant Dink Foundation"
As Armenians throughout the world mourn the senseless murder of journalist Hrant Dink, community leaders have vowed to keep his name and ideals alive with the establishment of the "Hrant Dink Foundation." The primary purpose of the foundation will be to disseminate the message and vision of Mr. Dink and support the continued efforts of...
Western Diocese Second Annual Stewardship Dinner
On January 28, 2007 the Western Diocese held their second annual Stewardship dinner which honored the American Armenian International College Board of Trustees who made a substantial donation to the Diocesan Stewardship Program in 2006. The Trustees honored were Mr. Jack Jandegian, Chairman, Mr. Edmond Azadian, Late Mr. Vartkes Barsam, Late Mr. John Ketchoyan, and Dr....
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