Western Diocese

Podcasts

Primate at "Together We Progress" Celebration

By Abp. Hovnan Derderian

On June 28th, during the "Together We Progress" Celebration, His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian addressed the many hundered faithful in attendance. In his speech he thanked many of those how made the day possible, as well as shared his vision for the upcoming years with regard to the Diocesan Cathedral.

Remembering Catholicos Karekin I

By Fr. Zaven Arzoumanian

On June 28, 2009, at the request of the Diocesan Primate, a special requiem service was held in memory of His Holiness Karekin I of blessed memory. On this occasion Archpriest Fr. Zaven Arzoumanian offered the sermon, in which is reflected on personal experiances he had shared with the revered church father, as well as his impact on the history of the Armenian Church.

The Holy Spirit and Our Daily Lives

By Dn. Matthew Ash

This is a workshop offered during a Ladies Society Retreat in the Central Valley regarding the important role of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. Thw workshop focus on the biblical foundations of our understanding of the Holy Spirit, then introduces methods to make the it a living part of our personal and professional lives.

Primate Addresses CA State Senate

By Abp. Hovnan Derderian

At the invitation of State Senators Joe Simitian, Jack Scott and Elaine Alquist, His Eminence Abp Hovnan Derderian offered the opening prayer for the California State Senate, the State’s Highest Legislative Body, on the occasion of the presentation of a proclamation commemorating the Armenian Genocide. Following his prayer, he addresses the Senate lauding them for commemorating the Armenian Genocide on its 93rd Anniversary.

Deacons Training: The Role of the Deacon

By Fr. Shnork Demirdjian

The Discipline of the Deaconship.

Deacons Training: The Ancient Tabernacle

By Mashdots Jobanian

The Origin of the Divine Liturgy.