Western Diocese

On April 24, a rally was held at the Armenian Martyrs Monument organized by the Armenian Genocide United Commemoration Committee. The Primate as well as Abp. Vatche Hovsepian and Los Angeles area clergy attended. His Excellency Armen Liloyan was present. The Diocese and community organizations offered flowers at the center of the monument. Dn. Mihran Toumanjian was the Master of Ceremonies. After his opening remarks he invited Los Angeles City Council member Wendy Gruel, who offered her solemn comments on the occasion. The Honorable Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa who gave his message, stressing that the community must continue their efforts until the Federal Government reaffirms the Armenian Genocide.