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Bible Readings
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You Keep Him in Perfect Peace (Isaiah 25:9-26:7)
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Greeting (Philippians 1:1-11)
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Who Is the Greatest? (Luke 9:44-50)
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Diocesan News
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PRIMATE DERDERIAN MEETS WITH LOS ANGELES MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA
Informs Mayor of Cathedral progress, and invites him to be Guest of
Honor at 80th Anniversary Banquet
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, and three representatives from
the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America paid an
official visit to the Honorable Mayor Antonio Villairagosa this
morning.
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UPCOMING ORDINATIONS
Three Deacons, one sub-deacon, and two acolytes will be ordained in
the coming weeks
Beginning November 26 new ordinations will take place in several
Parishes of Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America.
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15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian delivered closing remarks and
the Benediction at the Gala Banquet celebrating the 15th Anniversary
of the founding of the American University of Armenia.
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50TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET AND DANCE OF THE ARMENIAN SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES
On Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 p.m. the Armenian Society of Los
Angeles (Iranian- Armenians) celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a
Banquet and Dance at the Brandview Collection in Glendale
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EXHIBITION OF ICONS FROM ST. CATHERINE MONASTERY OF SINAI
On Thursday, November 2nd, from 6 to 8 p.m. a pre-reception was held
at the Getty Museum for more than 50 icons which were brought from the
Monastery of St. Catherine of Sinai.
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VISITATION TO THE COMMUNITY AND ARMENIAN CHURCH OF ARIZONA
On Friday, November 3rd at 7:30 a.m. a lecture was organized,
dedicated to the `Prayer.’ The lecturer was delivered by Mashdots
Jobanian from the Western Diocese.
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100TH ANNIVERSARY OF VAGHARSHAG SAHAGIAN
On Sunday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m. a concert was held at the Alex
Theater in Glendale dedicated to the 100th Anniversary of Vagharshag
Sahagian, the father of Nune Avedissian and Hampartsoon Sahagian.
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VISIT OF ARGADY GHOUKASYAN, PRESIDENT OF KARABAGH
Primate and Diocesan Clergy Attend Banquet
The President of Karabagh, Mr. Argady Ghoukasyan, visited Los Angeles
on Monday, November 3rd at 4:00 p.m. at the Glendale Hilton Hotel for
a welcoming reception organized by the Armenia Fund.
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VICAR GENERAL OF THE DIOCESE, FR. DAJAD YARDEMIAN RETURNS FROM MISSION IN ARMENIA
His Holiness Karekin II invited Fr. Dajad Yardemian to the Mother See
of Etchmiadzin to give lectures to the religious monks of Etchmiadzin
and Seminarians of both Theological Schools.
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DEMISE AND FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DEACON HAROUT MEKHJIAN
It is with deep sorrow that we informed our Parish Priests, Parish
Councils, Diocesan Delegates, all subordinate organizations, and the
entire Armenian faithful that Deacon Harout Mekhjian of St. Andrew
Armenian Church in Cupertino was the victim of a fatal motorcycle
accident.
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ASSOCIATION OF ARMENIAN CHURCH CHOIRS OF WESTERN DIOCESE HOLD FOURTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY
On November 11, 2006 at the Western Diocese, the Association of
Armenian Church Choirs of the Western Diocese, held their Fourth
Annual Assembly.
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ST. JOHN GARABED CHURCH OF SAN DIEGO CELEBRATES 29TH ANNIVERSARY
On November 12, 2006 His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian visited
the St. John Garabed Armenian Church of San Diego and was the
celebrant at Church Services on the occasion of its 29th Anniversary.
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AGBU IN ITS SECOND CENTURY Â` A CENTENNIAL SYMPOSIUM
Since the inception of the Armenian Church of Whittier for the past
three years, Deacon Vahe Charkhoudian, Parish Council Chairman, has
been rendering dedicated Service to the Armenian Church of Whittier
and its faithful.
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50TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET AND DANCE OF THE ARMENIAN SOCIETY OF LOS ANGELES
On Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 p.m. the Armenian Society of Los
Angeles (Iranian- Armenians) celebrated their 50th Anniversary with a
Banquet and Dance at the Brandview Collection in Glendale.
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PERFORMANCE OF LILIA DANCE GROUP
On October 29th, the Lilia Dance Group held a performance at the Alex
Theater in Glendale.
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Upcoming Events
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11/24: ACYO Convention & General Assembly
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T he Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, providing
spiritual guidance and leadership to the Armenian Apostolic community,
is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt organization comprised of 47
churches in 16 western states. It was established in 1898 as the
Diocese of the Armenian Church encompassing the entire United States
and Canada. In 1927 the Western Diocese was formed to exclusivly serve
the western United States.
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504
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