Western Diocese

March 2008 Archive

• Deputy Sheriff Sammy Jones Honored at Western Diocese — Mar 28

  On March 27, 2008, Sammy Jones, Chief of Custody Division of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, was honored during a reception held at the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church.

• Primate’s Visit to Ararat Home — Mar 26

  On the morning of March 24, 2008, and on the occasion of the Remembrance of the Dead in accordance with the ecclesiastical calendar, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, paid a visit to the residences of the Ararat Home.

• Easter Sunday — Mar 26

  On Sunday, March 23, 2008, starting at 10:00 a.m., the faithful began gathering at the Western Diocese to celebrate the Holy Easter. His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, presided over the church service.

• Good Saturday — Mar 26

  On the Easter Eve, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena

• Maundy Thursday — Mar 26

  His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, conducted the ceremony of the Washing of the Feet to commemorate the humility of our Lord Jesus Christ during the Last Supper.

• Good Friday — Mar 26

  On March 21, 2008, the Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian conducted the Burial Service.

• 70th Anniversary of Walter Karabian — Mar 20

  The 70th Birthday celebration of Walter Karabian, organized by the Armenian Film Foundation, was held in Anaheim, California, on March 15, 2008.

• Friends of Armenia Event — Mar 20

  The annual event of the Friends of Armenia organization was held on March 15, 2008, at Ojakh Banquet Hall in Hollywood, California.

• Primate Celebrated Palm Sunday Liturgy at St. Peter Armenian Church (Van Nuys) — Mar 20

  His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon on Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008, at St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys, California.

• Primate Met with the Priesthood Candidates — Mar 20

  This meeting held by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, with the priesthood candidates offered a distinct opportunity for the candidates to receive the necessary guidance from the head and spiritual father of the Western Diocese.

• Primate Offered Communion to AGBU High School Students in Pasadena — Mar 20

  On March 18, 2008 and during the magnificent and spiritually significant occasion of the Holy Week and Easter, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, accompanied by several clergy from the Western Diocese, visited the AGBU High School in Pasadena and offered communion to the enthusiastic students and staff.

• Remembrance of Ten Maidens at St. Peter (Glendale) — Mar 20

  On March 18, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, presided over the Remembrance Church Service for the Ten Maidens at St. Peter Armenian Church – Youth Center in Glendale, California.

• Primate Offered Communion to AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian Students in Canoga Park — Mar 20

  On March 18, 2008 and during the magnificent and spiritually significant occasion of the Holy Week and Easter, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, accompanied by several clergy from the Western Diocese, visited the Manoogian-Demirjian School in Canoga Park.

• Representatives of Cafesjian Family Foundation and USAPAC Visited Western Diocese — Mar 20

  On March 19, 2008, representing the Cafesjian Family Foundation, Mr. John Walters, Jr., Vice President of GLC Enterprises, Inc., and Mr. Ross Vartian, Executive Director of US-Armenia Public Affairs Committee, paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, at the Western Diocese.

• All Armenian Student Association Armenian Cultural Festival — Mar 20

  The Armenian Student Association (ASA) at Woodbury University will be hosting the First Annual All Armenian Student Associations Armenian Cultural Festival on Sunday April, 6th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, at Woodbury University.

• Primate’s Schedule for March 15-30, 2008 — Mar 19

• Mother Cathedral Building Committee Meeting — Mar 18

  The Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, presided over the Mother Cathedral Building Committee meeting on Saturday, March 8, 2008. The construction budget and the details of the construction contract were discussed during the meeting.

• Narek Cultural Foundation Event — Mar 18

  The Narek Cultural Foundation event was held on March 6, 2008, at the headquarters of the foundation. The Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian represented the Primate at this event. The organization provides medical care for disabled children in Armenia.

• Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry — Mar 18

  “Be an Angel, Save a Life” – the fundraising event of the ABMD was held on March 5, 2008, at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale, California. The Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, represented the Primate at this event.

• Lincy Foundation Contribution to Western Diocese Summer Camp Program — Mar 18

  We proudly announce that the Lincy Foundation made the third payment of a generous contribution pledged earlier to the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, towards the Summer Camp Program of the Diocese.

• Primate Visited Holy Etchmiadzin — Mar 18

  His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, departed Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, for Armenia to participate in the Supreme Spiritual Council Meeting, on March 6-8, 2008.

• AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian School Banquet — Mar 18

• Western Diocese Donated $3000 to Orphans in Armenia — Mar 18

  For several years, the Western Diocese in collaboration with the Diocese of Ararat have provided aid to numerous local orphans in Armenia.

• Primate Visited AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian School in Canoga Park — Mar 18

• AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian School (Canoga Park) Students’ Visit to Western Diocese — Mar 18

  Nearly 70 students and staff members from the AGBU School in Canoga Park visited the Western Diocese for lunch.

• OIA Representatives Visited Western Diocese — Mar 18

• Primate met with St. Sarkis and Reedley Armenian Church Parish Councils — Mar 18

• Primate Visited AGBU School in Pasadena — Mar 18

• Lenten Prayer Service at Western Diocese — Mar 18

  On March 14, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian presided over the Lenten Prayer service at the Western Diocese.

• Permits Are Obtained for Mother Cathedral Construction — Mar 18

   We gladly inform the faithful that the necessary permits for the construction of the Mother Cathedral have been obtained from the City of Burbank and the construction will begin following Easter Celebrations.
  

• Primate’s Easter Visit to Twin Towers Correction Facility — Mar 14

  On March 11, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, accompanied by several Diocesan clergy and staff, visited the Twin Towers Correction Facility in Los Angeles.

• Glendale Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast — Mar 14

   

• Prayer Vigil for Peace in Armenia at Western Diocese — Mar 07

  In the evening of March 4, 2008, a prayer vigil for peace in Armenia was held at the Western Diocese. The Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, presided over the church service. Honorable Armen Liloyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, and Mr. Joseph Kanimian, Esq., Vice Chair of the Diocesan Council, joined the clergy and faithful to pray for peace and tranquility in Armenia.

• Primate’s Visit to AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian School — Mar 07

  On February 25, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian visited AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian School in Canoga Park, California, and met with the fourth -grade students.

• Armenian Festival at Woodbury University — Mar 07

• Primate Met with St. Kevork Parish Council — Mar 07

• Hovsepian School Students Visit Western Diocese — Mar 07

• Primate’s Pastoral Visit to Sacramento — Mar 07

  On February 26, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian paid a pastoral visit to the St. James Armenian Church in Sacramento, California.

• Median Day of Lent at Western Diocese — Mar 07

  In the evening of February 27, 2008, the church service for the Median Day of Lent was held at the Western Diocese.

• Armenia Fund Meeting — Mar 07

• Primate’s Pastoral visit to Sts. Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Church of Reedley — Mar 07

  On February 28, 2008, on the occasion of the Women Saints’ Day, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian paid a pastoral visit to Sts.

• UCLA Conference at Western Diocese — Mar 07

  A leap-year international conference on the Armenian communities of the Northeastern Mediterranean took place on the weekend of February 29-March 1, 2008.

• Christian Education Council Event — Mar 07

  ‘Our Journey Continues’ – a workshop for teachers, parents and superintendents – was held at the Western Diocese, on Saturday, March 1, 2008.

• Primate’s Pastoral Visit to San Francisco — Mar 07

  On March 2, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian paid a pastoral visit to St.

• Our Home-Mer Doon Gala Concert and Reception — Mar 07

  In the afternoon of March 2, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian presided over the Our Home-Mer Doon concert and reception, held at St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys, California.

• AGBU High School Event in Pasadena — Mar 07

  The AGBU High School of Pasadena held its annual event on March 1, 2008.

• Armenian Society of Los Angeles Annual Concert — Mar 07

  On March 2, 2008, the Armenian Society of Los Angeles held its annual concert at the Alex Theater in Glendale, California.

• Chair of Egyptian AGBU Visited Western Diocese — Mar 07

  On March 3, 2008, Mr.

• Upcoming Events — Mar 07

  * Armenian Bone Marrow Registry reception at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale, on March 5, 2008: the Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev.

• WDEF Distributes $212,784 to Beneficiaries for 2007 — Mar 07

  The Western Diocese Endowment Fund at its February 16, 2008 meeting authorized the distribution of $212,784 to its beneficiaries.

• Primate's Easter Message: A Life with God — Mar 05

  The History of humanity and the world has not yet registered a magnanimous event which equals to the glorious Resurrection of Christ our Lord. The Resurrection of our Lord reflects the divine strength. Christ our Lord resurrected from the dead and graced us with the message of everlasting life.

• Primate Departs Los Angeles for Armenia — Mar 04

   

• Primate’s Schedule for March 2008 — Mar 04

   

• Prayer Vigil for Peace in Armenia to be held at Diocese Headquarters — Mar 03

  Earlier today His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, called a special Prayer Vigil for Peace in Armenia to be held at 7:00pm at the Headquarters of the Western Diocese (3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA).