Western Diocese

His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, will join the entourage of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, during the Pontiff’s visit to Rome.

His Holiness and the accompanying entourage will pay an official visit to Vatican to meet with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.

The high-ranking clerical delegation headed by His Holiness will also visit the Armenian Church in Milan and St. Lazarus Armenian Convent and Church in Venice.

His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, will return to the Diocese on May 13, 2008.