Western Diocese

May 2007 Archive

Reception For L.A. Police Chief Bratton Postponed

May 25, 2007 — We regret to inform the Armenian faithful that the Reception honoring L.

Primate Prepares To Receive New Clergymen

May 21, 2007 — The Western Diocese is excited to announce that it is eagerly awaiting the arrival of several new clergymen who will be serving the Western Diocese on a long-term basis.

Primate Meets With Young Armenian Americans From City Attorney's Office

May 20, 2007 — On Monday, May 15th, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian met with several young Armenian American lawyers from the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.

Jewish World Watch Honors Prof. Richard Hovannisian And Michael Hagopian

May 20, 2007 — On the evening of Monday, May 15th, the Jewish World Watch organization held an event to honor Prof.

Los Angeles Religious Leaders Council Meeting

May 20, 2007 — On Tuesday, May 16th, His Eminence attended the meeting of the Los Angeles Religious Leaders Council, which was hosted by the representatives from the United Methodist Church.

Ascension Day Celebrations

May 20, 2007 — On Wednesday, May 17th, the Diocese celebrated the Feast Day of the Ascension of Christ or “Hampartzoom” at the Diocesan Headquarters.

Primate Meets With Glendale Mayor Najarian

May 20, 2007 — On Thursday, May 18th, Archbishop Hovnan Derderian hosted the first official meeting at the Diocese with the Honorable Ara Najarian as Mayor of the City of Glendale.

Diocese Attends 2nd Annual Banquet Of The Burbank Chapter Of The ANC

May 20, 2007 — On Thursday, May 18th, Very Rev.

Primate Meets With Burbank City Council Member

May 20, 2007 — On Friday, May 19th, the Primate met with Burbank City Council Member Ani Anja Rinke who was accompanied by Mr.

Primate Attends Diocesan Summer Camp Committee Meeting

May 20, 2007 — On Saturday, May, 19, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian attended the meeting of the Diocesan Summer Camp Committee.

Primate Attends 85th Anniversary Of Nor Or Weekly

May 20, 2007 — On the evening of Saturday, May 19, His Eminence attended the 85th anniversary of the Nor Or Weekly Newspaper.

Primate Presides Of St. Vartan Oakland 50th Anniversary Celebrations

May 20, 2007 — On Sunday, May 20th, the Primate presided of the celebration of St. Vartan Oakland’s 50th Anniversary of consecration.

Diocese Attend The 3rd Annual Gala Dinner Of The Armenian International Medical Fund

May 20, 2007 — On Sunday, May 20th, Fr. Zaven Markosyan representing the Primate attended the 3rd Annual Gala Dinner of the Armenian International Medical Fund.

Primate Attends International Dance Academy Performance

May 20, 2007 — On Sunday, May 20th, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian attended the Vartan and Siranoosh Kevorkian International Dance Academy performance, which was held at the Ford Amphitheater, and was sponsored by Hye Pharmacy.

Upcoming Events In May

May 20, 2007 — 21st Western Diocese / Episcopal Dialogue Committee Meeting held at All Saints Church of Pasadena Official visit of American Jewish Congress Executive Director Seth Brisk 23rd St.

Primate Attends Divine Liturgy at Armenian Church of Burbank

May 17, 2007 — On Sunday, May 13^th, 2007 His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian attended the Divine Liturgy at the Armenian Church of Burbank (Diocesan Headquarters) and delivered the sermon.

Primate Attends AGBU Event

May 17, 2007 — On Saturday, May 12^th, 2007, His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian attended an event hosted by the Armenian General Benevolent Union at their headquarters in Altadena, CA.

Diocese Hosts YerazArt Concert

May 17, 2007 — On Friday, May 11^th, 2007 the Western Diocese hosted a concert featuring YerazArt, Young Musicians from Armenia.

Pastoral Visit to Camarillo

May 17, 2007 — On Wednesday, May 9^th, 2007 His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian made his first pastoral visit to the Armenian Community of Camarillo.

Official Visit of World Vision Leaders

May 17, 2007 — On Tuesday May 8^th, 2007 His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian received leaders from the World Vision organization who made an official visit to the Western Diocese.

Archbishop Hovnan Derderian’s June 2007 Schedule

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Dedicated Members Of St. John Garabed Church In Hollywood Receive Pontifical Encyclicals

May 9, 2007 — On Sunday, April 29, 2007, three dedicated members of the St. John Garabed Armenian Church in Hollywood were honored and presented with the Pontifical Encyclicals and the Medals of St. Nersess the Graceful. The recipients were Mr. and Mrs. Nishan Blikian, Dr. and Mrs.Yeghia Taglian and Dr. and Mrs. Hagop Mkhsian.

Vanoush Khanamerian Dance Ensemble Celebrate 15th Anniversary At Glendale High School

May 9, 2007 — On Sunday, April 29, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, presided at the Vanoush Khanamerian Dance Ensemble’s 15th Anniversary event at the Glendale High School.  Close to 300 children performed traditional Armenian dances.  Noted founders and instructors of the Dance Ensemble are  Samuel Nazarian and Zara Gulakian.

Rev. Fr. Ghevont Miyilian And Rev. Fr. Vahram Melikian Representatives Of The Mother See Of Holy Etchmiadzin

May 9, 2007 — Rev. Fr. Ghevont Miyilian and Rev. Fr. Vahram Melikian, representatives of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin participated in the 80th Annual Diocesan Assembly of the Western Diocese on May 3-5 at St. Gregory Armenian Church in Pasadena.

Western Diocese Officially Welcomes Honorable Armen Liloyan, Consul General, Republic Of Armenia

May 9, 2007 — A reception was held on April 30, 2007 at the Western Diocese in honor of the Honorable Armen Liloyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia.  During the reception,  the plaques of the Godfathers, Avak Godfathers and  Benefactors were unveiled.

Western Diocese Honors Ara Abrahamyan, Good Will Ambassador Of Unesco

May 9, 2007 — On the evening of May 1st, 2007 a banquet was held at the Western Diocese in honor of Ara Abrahamyan. 

Mass Of Unity Held At Cathedral Of Our Lady Of The Angels

May 9, 2007 — On Sunday, May 6, 2007, His Eminence Cardinal Roger Mahoney and His Honor, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa hosted a Mass of Unity at the Cathedral of Our: Lady of the Angels in light of the tragic violence in McArthur Park.

Eightieth (80th) Annual Assembly Held May 4-5, 2007 At St. Gregory The Illuminator Church In Pasadena

May 9, 2007 — The 80th Annual Assembly of the Western Diocese was held on May 4-5 at the St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena. The Opening Ceremony and Prayer was officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, and members of the clergy. The Primate presided over the sessions of the Assembly.

80th Anniversary Celebrations

May 9, 2007 — It is with immense joy that we are informing our Armenian faithful about the upcoming events dedicated to the 80th Anniversary of the establishment of the Western Diocese.

Joint Armenian And Jewish Event Commemorating The 92nd Anniversary Of Armenian Genocide

May 9, 2007 — On Friday April 27, 2007, the Jewish World Watch and the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church, joined together at the Valley Beth Shalom in Encino,and hosted a dinner attended by over 500 people.   Following the dinner a joint Shabbat Service was held in the Temple with close to 1000 people in attendance. The title of this event was “We Remember, We Commemorate.” 

Ladies Society General Assembly Held at St. Gregory the Illuminator, Pasadena

May 9, 2007 — On May 3th, the 55th Annual Assembly of the Ladies Society of the Western Diocese was held at St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church. His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian presided over the sessions at the assembly and opened the meeting with a prayer.

Diocese Action Alert: Fight Against Anti-Armenian Discrimination At The Los Angeles Times

May 4, 2007 — Join tens-of-thousands of concerned Los Angeles Times readers in helping ensure that this prestigious paper is not further damaged by the actions of one disreputable editor. Please communicate your views on Douglas Frantz and his mistreatment of Mark Arax by sending your e-mails to: