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Primate Presides Over Etchmiadzin Children’s Fund Meeting
On March 22nd, 2007 His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian presided over the Etchmiadzin Children’s Fund (ECF) Executive Committee meeting. During the meeting he introduced the committee to the plans to sponsor a new orphanage in Armenia recently adopted by the Western Diocese. ECF has pledged to contribute $30,000 annually to the orphanage which will be operated...
Diocesan Sub-committee’s Meeting
On the evening of March 22nd, 2007, His Eminence presided over a meeting of the leaders of the Diocese’s various sub-committees and auxiliary bodies. Represented were the Ladies Society, Ladies Auxiliary, the Armenian Professionals Network, and the Armenian Church Youth Organization. Mr. Raffi Kendirjian led the meeting and introduced the participants to the various plans regarding...
Primate Attends “Passage of Indiaâ€
On March 23rd, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian attended an event entitled “Passage of India” organized by the Paradon Committee of the AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian Day School. The event was in support of the school and was chaired by Mr. Vicken Gulvartian.
Southern California Regional Meeting
On March 24th, 2007 the first Diocesan regional meeting of 2007 took place at St. John Garabed Armenian Church of Hollywood. During the meeting, the Parish Councils in attendance were given an extensive report of Diocesan activities as well as the 80th Anniversary celebrations. They were also given ample time to discuss matters related to their...
Primates Pastoral Visit to Las Vegas
On March 24 & 25, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian made a pastoral visitation to the annual reception of the Las Vegas community. During the reception Mr. and Mrs. Haig Adamian, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Avakian, Mr. and Mrs. Sarkis Frungian, and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Ladah were honored by the Primate for their...
Oriental Orthodox Church Youth Leaders Gather for Spiritual Day
On Saturday March 24th, 2007, the youth of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Church and the Coptic and Syriac Dioceses gathered for a one day long spiritual retreat. The participants were leaders in their respective churches, and came to learn more about their fellow Oriental Orthodox Christians....
ACYO Hosts Successful First Annual Junior Retreat
On the weekend of March 23th, 2007, 45 junior ACYO members from several parishes gathered at the Coptic Village retreat center to participate in the first annual ACYO Junior Retreat. The topic of the retreat was the “Holy Week in the Life of Juniors.” Dn. Kevork Halladjian was in attendance and led the prayer services...
Nor Hayastan Daily Celebrates 15th Anniversary
On Sunday 25th, 2007, Rev. Fr. Sipan Mekhsian, chancellor of the Western Diocese, represented the Primate at the 15th Anniversary of Nor Hayastan newspaper and conveyed the best wishes of the primate to the editor.
UCLA Honors Prominent Writer Berj Zeitountsiants
A reception was held in honor of prominent writer Berj Zeitountsiats at the campus of the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and was hosted by the Chair of the Armenian Studies Department. Representing the Primate was Rev. Fr. Zaven Arzoumanian who conveyed congratulations on behalf of the Primate.
Primate's Easter Message
*“Put on Christ”* The Resurrection of the Lord is the most inspiring and powerful event in the history of the world, one which continues to challenge us to live our God-given life spiritually transformed in all circumstances during all times. *“Put on Christ” (Rom 13:14)* This is a message by St. Paul addressed to the Galatians, but equally...
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