WDEF - Primate's Message

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2)

The institution of the Endowment Fund plays a crucial role in the life of the Western Diocese. It is possible for the contributors to the Endowment Fund to specify which projects of the Diocese should be benefited by their endowment, therefore supporting the designated projects in perpetuity.

Through the institution of the Endowment Fund, many important God-pleasing missions have been realized and supported, and I remain hopeful that those who share our Christian values would participate in this worthwhile mission. Like our Mother Church, the Endowment Fund continues to grow stronger every day. Your gifts will better our Church and benefit generations to come.

“Not in the way of eye-service, as men-pleasers, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from heart” (Ephesians 6:6).

To Dr. Gary Lulejian, Chairman, and the dedicated members of the Endowment Fund Board, I give my blessings and encouragement. By your tireless efforts and vision to strengthen the missions of the Armenian Church for the Glory of God, the Western Diocese has grown, and will continue to grow.

“Each one must do as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

With Prayers and Blessings,


Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
Primate