Western Diocese

March 2008 Archive

Deputy Sheriff Sammy Jones Honored at Western Diocese

March 28, 2008 — On March 27, 2008, Sammy Jones, Chief of Custody Division of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, was honored during a reception held at the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church.

Primate’s Visit to Ararat Home

March 26, 2008 — On the morning of March 24, 2008, and on the occasion of the Remembrance of the Dead in accordance with the ecclesiastical calendar, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, paid a visit to the residences of the Ararat Home.

Easter Sunday

March 26, 2008 — On Sunday, March 23, 2008, starting at 10:00 a.m., the faithful began gathering at the Western Diocese to celebrate the Holy Easter. His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, presided over the church service.

Good Saturday

March 26, 2008 — On the Easter Eve, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church in Pasadena

Maundy Thursday

March 26, 2008 — His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, conducted the ceremony of the Washing of the Feet to commemorate the humility of our Lord Jesus Christ during the Last Supper.

Good Friday

March 26, 2008 — On March 21, 2008, the Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian conducted the Burial Service.

70th Anniversary of Walter Karabian

March 20, 2008 — The 70th Birthday celebration of Walter Karabian, organized by the Armenian Film Foundation, was held in Anaheim, California, on March 15, 2008.

Friends of Armenia Event

March 20, 2008 — The annual event of the Friends of Armenia organization was held on March 15, 2008, at Ojakh Banquet Hall in Hollywood, California.

Primate Celebrated Palm Sunday Liturgy at St. Peter Armenian Church (Van Nuys)

March 20, 2008 — His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon on Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008, at St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys, California.

Primate Met with the Priesthood Candidates

March 20, 2008 — This meeting held by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, with the priesthood candidates offered a distinct opportunity for the candidates to receive the necessary guidance from the head and spiritual father of the Western Diocese.

Primate Offered Communion to AGBU High School Students in Pasadena

March 20, 2008 — On March 18, 2008 and during the magnificent and spiritually significant occasion of the Holy Week and Easter, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, accompanied by several clergy from the Western Diocese, visited the AGBU High School in Pasadena and offered communion to the enthusiastic students and staff.

Remembrance of Ten Maidens at St. Peter (Glendale)

March 20, 2008 — On March 18, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, presided over the Remembrance Church Service for the Ten Maidens at St. Peter Armenian Church – Youth Center in Glendale, California.

Primate Offered Communion to AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian Students in Canoga Park

March 20, 2008 — On March 18, 2008 and during the magnificent and spiritually significant occasion of the Holy Week and Easter, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, accompanied by several clergy from the Western Diocese, visited the Manoogian-Demirjian School in Canoga Park.

Representatives of Cafesjian Family Foundation and USAPAC Visited Western Diocese

March 20, 2008 — On March 19, 2008, representing the Cafesjian Family Foundation, Mr. John Walters, Jr., Vice President of GLC Enterprises, Inc., and Mr. Ross Vartian, Executive Director of US-Armenia Public Affairs Committee, paid a courtesy visit to His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, at the Western Diocese.

All Armenian Student Association Armenian Cultural Festival

March 20, 2008 — The Armenian Student Association (ASA) at Woodbury University will be hosting the First Annual All Armenian Student Associations Armenian Cultural Festival on Sunday April, 6th from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, at Woodbury University.

Primate’s Schedule for March 15-30, 2008

March 19, 2008 —

Mother Cathedral Building Committee Meeting

March 18, 2008 — The Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, presided over the Mother Cathedral Building Committee meeting on Saturday, March 8, 2008. The construction budget and the details of the construction contract were discussed during the meeting.

Narek Cultural Foundation Event

March 18, 2008 — The Narek Cultural Foundation event was held on March 6, 2008, at the headquarters of the foundation. The Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian represented the Primate at this event. The organization provides medical care for disabled children in Armenia.

Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry

March 18, 2008 — “Be an Angel, Save a Life” – the fundraising event of the ABMD was held on March 5, 2008, at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale, California. The Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, represented the Primate at this event.

Lincy Foundation Contribution to Western Diocese Summer Camp Program

March 18, 2008 — We proudly announce that the Lincy Foundation made the third payment of a generous contribution pledged earlier to the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, towards the Summer Camp Program of the Diocese.

Primate Visited Holy Etchmiadzin

March 18, 2008 — His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, departed Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 4, 2008, for Armenia to participate in the Supreme Spiritual Council Meeting, on March 6-8, 2008.

AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian School Banquet

March 18, 2008 —

Western Diocese Donated $3000 to Orphans in Armenia

March 18, 2008 — For several years, the Western Diocese in collaboration with the Diocese of Ararat have provided aid to numerous local orphans in Armenia.

Primate Visited AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian School in Canoga Park

March 18, 2008 —

AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian School (Canoga Park) Students’ Visit to Western Diocese

March 18, 2008 — Nearly 70 students and staff members from the AGBU School in Canoga Park visited the Western Diocese for lunch.

OIA Representatives Visited Western Diocese

March 18, 2008 —

Primate met with St. Sarkis and Reedley Armenian Church Parish Councils

March 18, 2008 —

Primate Visited AGBU School in Pasadena

March 18, 2008 —

Lenten Prayer Service at Western Diocese

March 18, 2008 — On March 14, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian presided over the Lenten Prayer service at the Western Diocese.

Permits Are Obtained for Mother Cathedral Construction

March 18, 2008 —  We gladly inform the faithful that the necessary permits for the construction of the Mother Cathedral have been obtained from the City of Burbank and the construction will begin following Easter Celebrations.

Primate’s Easter Visit to Twin Towers Correction Facility

March 14, 2008 — On March 11, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, accompanied by several Diocesan clergy and staff, visited the Twin Towers Correction Facility in Los Angeles.

Glendale Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

March 14, 2008 —  

Prayer Vigil for Peace in Armenia at Western Diocese

March 7, 2008 — In the evening of March 4, 2008, a prayer vigil for peace in Armenia was held at the Western Diocese. The Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, presided over the church service. Honorable Armen Liloyan, Consul General of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, and Mr. Joseph Kanimian, Esq., Vice Chair of the Diocesan Council, joined the clergy and faithful to pray for peace and tranquility in Armenia.

Primate’s Visit to AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian School

March 7, 2008 — On February 25, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian visited AGBU Manoogian-Demirjian School in Canoga Park, California, and met with the fourth -grade students.

Armenian Festival at Woodbury University

March 7, 2008 —

Primate Met with St. Kevork Parish Council

March 7, 2008 —

Hovsepian School Students Visit Western Diocese

March 7, 2008 —

Primate’s Pastoral Visit to Sacramento

March 7, 2008 — On February 26, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian paid a pastoral visit to the St. James Armenian Church in Sacramento, California.

Median Day of Lent at Western Diocese

March 7, 2008 — In the evening of February 27, 2008, the church service for the Median Day of Lent was held at the Western Diocese.

Armenia Fund Meeting

March 7, 2008 —

Primate’s Pastoral visit to Sts. Sahag-Mesrob Armenian Church of Reedley

March 7, 2008 — On February 28, 2008, on the occasion of the Women Saints’ Day, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian paid a pastoral visit to Sts.

UCLA Conference at Western Diocese

March 7, 2008 — A leap-year international conference on the Armenian communities of the Northeastern Mediterranean took place on the weekend of February 29-March 1, 2008.

Christian Education Council Event

March 7, 2008 — ‘Our Journey Continues’ – a workshop for teachers, parents and superintendents – was held at the Western Diocese, on Saturday, March 1, 2008.

Primate’s Pastoral Visit to San Francisco

March 7, 2008 — On March 2, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian paid a pastoral visit to St.

Our Home-Mer Doon Gala Concert and Reception

March 7, 2008 — In the afternoon of March 2, 2008, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian presided over the Our Home-Mer Doon concert and reception, held at St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys, California.

AGBU High School Event in Pasadena

March 7, 2008 — The AGBU High School of Pasadena held its annual event on March 1, 2008.

Armenian Society of Los Angeles Annual Concert

March 7, 2008 — On March 2, 2008, the Armenian Society of Los Angeles held its annual concert at the Alex Theater in Glendale, California.

Chair of Egyptian AGBU Visited Western Diocese

March 7, 2008 — On March 3, 2008, Mr.

Upcoming Events

March 7, 2008 — * Armenian Bone Marrow Registry reception at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale, on March 5, 2008: the Vicar General of the Western Diocese, Very Rev.

WDEF Distributes $212,784 to Beneficiaries for 2007

March 7, 2008 — The Western Diocese Endowment Fund at its February 16, 2008 meeting authorized the distribution of $212,784 to its beneficiaries.

Primate's Easter Message: A Life with God

March 5, 2008 — The History of humanity and the world has not yet registered a magnanimous event which equals to the glorious Resurrection of Christ our Lord. The Resurrection of our Lord reflects the divine strength. Christ our Lord resurrected from the dead and graced us with the message of everlasting life.

Primate Departs Los Angeles for Armenia

March 4, 2008 —  

Primate’s Schedule for March 2008

March 4, 2008 —  

Prayer Vigil for Peace in Armenia to be held at Diocese Headquarters

March 3, 2008 — Earlier today His Eminence Abp. Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, called a special Prayer Vigil for Peace in Armenia to be held at 7:00pm at the Headquarters of the Western Diocese (3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank, CA).