Western Diocese

The first concert of the Kohar Symphony Orchestra and Choir was held at the Gibson Theater in Los Angeles, on October 18, 2007. The Primate was present at the event. Kohar Symphony Orchestra & Choir is sponsored by the Katchadourian family.

His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian was accompanied by the Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian and the pastor of St. Gregory the Illuminator of Pasadena, Very Rev. Fr. Baret Dz. V. Yeretsian.