Western Diocese

The Christian Educational Council is appointed by the Primate to develop, implement and oversee the religious educational programs of the Western Diocese. In doing so, it strengthens and develops the Christian Faith as expressed in the Armenian Apostolic Church for the glory of the Most Holy Trinity.

Since its inception six weeks ago, the Christian Education Council has set important goals and has achieved success. The following is the list of the members of the Christian Education Council.       

Newly appointed members of the Council are:

-          Vahe Sargsyan-Department of Religious Education of the Western Diocese

           (Corresponding Secretary)

-          Rev. Fr. Haroutioun Tachejian, Parish Priest

           Armenian Apostolic Church of Ventura County

-          Yeretzgin Talin Petoyan

           St Gregory the Illuminator, Pasadena (Recording Secretary)

-          Karen Mener

           St.Vartan, Oakland (Advisor)

-          Izzy Toumanian

           St. Mary, Costa Mesa-(Advisor)

-          Vartan Zargarian-Seminarian

           Western Diocese (Advisor)

They will join incumbent CEC members:

-          Debbie Derderian-St. John Garabed, San Diego (Chairperson)

-          Zaroohi Der Mugrdechian-St Paul, Fresno (Treasurer)

-          Marguerite Hougasian-St. Gregory, Pasadena (Advisor)

-          Aida Keshmeshian-Armenian Church of Ventura County (Advisor)

-          Aghavnie Achekian-Armenian Church of Tujunga (Advisor)

Workshops & Activities

Our Lenten Workshops entitled 'Seasoned with Grace", will be presented in four areas of our Diocese: 

-          February 27^th. St. John Garabed, San Diego

-          March 6^th, St Gregory, Pasadena

-          March 20^th- St. Vartan, Oakland

-          April 10^th-St. Mary, Yettem

"Seasoned with Grace" is an inter-generational workshop that establishes a vital link between Sacred Tradition, Sacred Scripture and our Armenian cultural traditions which make us unique. From the Holy Altar to the Church kitchen participants will experience the many ways that God is most present to us in the ordinary aspects of our life.  It is a workshop sure to engage children of all ages!