The Armenian Genocide Commemorative event of the Western Diocese will be held on April 23, 2008, starting at 5:00 PM. The event begins with a gathering and presentation of flowers in the memory of the victims of the Armenian Genocide followed by the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 7:00 PM, at the Arshag and Eleanor Dickranian Complex of the Western Diocese.
Archpriest Fr. Shnork Demirjian will speak during a commemorative event at Grand High School, on April 23, 2008, and in the evening, starting at 7:00 PM, at Californian State University, Northridge – Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event.
Fr. Hovel Ohanyan will speak at the University of Santa Barbara, on April 23, 2008, starting at 8:00 PM.
On April 24, 2008, a commemorative event is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM in Montebello. The Primate accompanied by an entourage from the Western Diocese will attend the event.