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Western Diocese Honors Ara Abrahamyan, Good Will Ambassador Of Unesco
On the evening of May lst, 20007 a banquet was held at the Western Diocese in honor of Ara Abrahamyan. His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, officially introduced Mr. Abrahamyan and he was then invited to convey his remarks as the President of the Congress of the Armenians in Russia. It was an exceptional opportunity...
Mass Of Unity Held At Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels
On Sunday, May 6, 2007, His Eminence Cardinal Roger Mahoney and His Honor, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa hosted a Mass of Unity at the Cathedral of Our: Lady of the Angels in light of the tragic violence in McArthur Park. Vicar General Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian represented the Primate on this occasion and...
Eightieth (80th) Annual Assembly Held May 4-5, 2007 At St. Gregory The Illuminator Church In Pasadena
The 80th Annual Assembly of the Western Diocese was held on May 4-5 at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena. The Opening Ceremony and Prayer was officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, and members of the clergy. The Primate presided over the sessions of the Assembly. Deacon Steve Adams served as...
80th Anniversary Celebrations
It is with immense joy that we are informing our Armenian faithful about the upcoming events dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of the establishment of the Western Diocese. The 80th Anniversary is the reminder of the birth of the Western Diocese. The 80thAnniversary is the challenge for the renewal of our vocation and calling in...
Joint Armenian And Jewish Event Commemorating The 92nd Anniversary Of Armenian Genocide
On Friday April 27, 2007, the Jewish World Watch and the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, joined together at the Valley Beth Shalom in Encino,and hosted a dinner attended by over 500 people. Following the dinner a joint Shabbat Service was held in the Temple with close to 1000 people in attendance. The...
Ladies Society General Assembly Held at St. Gregory the Illuminator, Pasadena
On May 3th, the 55th Annual Assembly of the Ladies Society of the Western Diocese was held at St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church. His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian presided over the sessions at the assembly and opened the meeting with a prayer. Archpriest Fr. Arshen Aivazian read the message of His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos...
Primate Attends Divine Liturgy at Armenian Church of Burbank
On Sunday, May 13th, 2007 His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian attended the Divine Liturgy at the Armenian Church of Burbank (Diocesan Headquarters) and delivered the sermon. During the liturgy His Eminence also presided over the installation of the newly elected executive board of the Burbank ACYO. Following the Divine Liturgy, the Primate conducted the official opening...
Primate Attends AGBU Event
On Saturday, May 12th, 2007, His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian attended an event hosted by the Armenian General Benevolent Union at their headquarters in Altadena, CA. This event was held to honor Mrs. Angel Karayan for her fifty years of distinguished service.
Diocese Hosts YerazArt Concert
On Friday, May 11th, 2007 the Western Diocese hosted a concert featuring YerazArt, Young Musicians from Armenia. With over 300 faithful in attendance, the talented young musicians played various Armenian classical and folk pieces including works by Sayat Nova, Arno Babajanian, and Aram Khatchadourian. In his closing remarks the Primate praised the performances of the Armenian...
Pastoral Visit to Camarillo
On Wednesday, May 9th, 2007 His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian made his first pastoral visit to the Armenian Community of Camarillo. His trip consisted of a fellowship with community members hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Raffi Astvadzadourian. During this event, the Primate appointed a council whose goal is to organize the faithful of Camarillo and the...
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