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Diocesan Assembly Banquet in Pasadena
The St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church of Pasadena is preparing to host the 80th Annual Diocesan Assembly, Clergy Conference and Ladies’ Society Assembly of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church from May 2-5, 2007. The Diocesan Assembly Banquet, under the direction of Banquet Committee Chairlady Aida Sethian, will be held on Friday, May...
Primate of the Western Diocese Visits Twin Towers Correctional Facility
On April 19th, upon the invitation of Sheriff Leroy D. Baca, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, made a pastoral visitation to the Twin Towers Correctional Facility. Accompanying the Primate were Fr. Vazken Movsessian, Pastor of St. Peter Armenian Church Youth Center in Glendale, Mashdots Chobanian, and Dn. Mkrtich Ksachikyan. This visitation...
Primates April 24th Schedule
Primates April 24th Schedule The Primate is scheduled to participate in events related to the 92nd Anniversary of the Armenian- Genocide throughout the Los Angeles area. Please find the schedule below. For more information regarding these events please visit www.armenianchurchwd.com or contact the Western Diocese at 818-558-7474. April 8th Blessing of...
Diocesan Clergy Represent the Primate in Various Activities
During the month of April, clergymen of the Western Diocese attended several events and represented His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian. April 11, Fr. Hovsep Hagopian attended the event of Dr. Armen Ayvazian who presented historic publications dedicated to the Armenian People.April 12, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Yardemian, Vicar General, attended the Tufenkian Foundation’s fundraising event.April...
A Special Event dedicated to the publication of Dr. Kherlopian on the Armenian Genocide
Under the auspices and presidency of His Emincence Hovnan Derderian a special event was organized on the 18th of April to honor Dr. Kherlopian on the occasion of his latest publication which was entitled the “Study of the Armenian Genocide.” Dr. Avedis Papazian and Hagop Gulujian made presentations on his book emphasizing the importance of...
Diocese Mourns the Loss of Mr. James Aljian
It is with deep sorrow that the Western Diocese informs the faithful of the passing of Mr. James Aljian. Mr Aljian is well known for his prominence in business, through his collaboration with his long time friend Mr. Kirk Krikorian. The Diocese remembers him as a faithful son of the Armenian Church. As His Eminence...
Diocese Mourns the Passing of Mr. John Stevens
It is in mourning that the Western Diocese informs the faithful of the passing of Mr. John Stevens, a well know benefactors of Holy Etchmiadzin, the Western Diocese, and St. Paul Armenian Church of Fresno. He is remembered for his sincere philanthropy toward the benefit of the Republic of Armenia and the Diocese. He was...
Armenian Genocide Commemorated by the Los Angeles City Council
April 20th was a memorable day for the Armenian American community of the Greater Los Angeles Area. Through the initiative of Los Angeles Council President, Honorable Eric Garcetti, a great friend of the Western Diocese, the Armenian Genocide was commemorated by the Los Angeles City Council. Present for this occasion was His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian,...
Primate Official Visit to Holy Etchmiadzin
It is with spiritual joy that we convey to our Pastors, Parish Councils, Diocesan Delegates, and faithful that upon the invitation of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians, our Primate visited the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and ordained 12 deacons to the Priesthood on Sunday April 15th. The ordination was presided over...
Primate Meets with Youth Representatives from the Dioceses of Armenia, Artsakh, and Georgia
On April 16th 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...
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