St. Nersess Deacons’ Training Program Held in the Western Diocese
For the third summer, a St. Nersess Deacons’ Training Program was offered in the Western Diocese at Hye Camp in Dunlap, CA, from August 6-12. It was organized and directed by Fr. Gomidas Zohrabian, pastor of St. Gregory the Illuminator
Two Seminarians Become Ouraragirs
On August 6, Abp. Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese and vice president of the board of directors, elevated four altar servers to the rank of stolebearer (ouraragir) at the St. Leon (Ghevontiants) Armenian Cathedral in Burbank, CA, including
Seminarians from the Western Diocese Return to their Diocese for Summer Activities
His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, welcomed four seminarians home at the diocesan headquarters, as they are back in California for the summer. Pictured (left to right) are Karo Boyadzhyan, who will begin classes at St.
Western Diocese Hosts Deacons’ Workshop
On Saturday, October 8, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese and Vice President of the St. Nersess Board of Directors, and the Deacons Council of the Western Diocese hosted a day long Deacons’ Workshop at its
Seminary Dean Leads Deacons Workshop at St. Leon (Ghevontiants) Armenian Cathedral in CA
Last month, Fr. Mardiros Chevian traveled to California to lead a deacons workshop at the invitation of Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese and Vice President of the St. Nersess Board of Directors. Held on December 18 at the
St. Nersess Deacons’ Training Offered in the Western Diocese
The St. Nersess Deacons’ Training Program is tailored to young men who would like to learn to participate in the liturgical services of the Armenian Church as deacons and altar servers. This type of program has been offered by the
Fall Semester Begins with a Student from the Western Diocese
St. Nersess Armenian Seminary began its fall semester on August 24. "We are happy to welcome back our seminarians and two new students who will study for service in the Armenian Church," remarked the Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, Dean.This year,
Altar Servers Lenten Retreat and Visit to the Western Diocese
On March 6-8, Fr. Mardiros Chevian, dean, and Dn. Timothy Aznavourian, seminarian, traveled to St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys, CA, and visited the diocesan headquarters and St. Leon Armenian Cathedral in Burbank, CA. This was Dn. Timothy's first
Dean Travels to the Western Diocese
The Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian traveled to California last month as part of his regular semi-annual visits to the Western Diocese.He met with His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese and Vice President of the St. Nersess
RECLAIM Conference Held at Western Diocese
With the blessing of Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese and Vice-President of the St. Nersess Board of Directors, the Rev. Fr. Mardiros Chevian, dean, traveled to Burbank, California on March 10-12, to attend the RECLAIM Faith Rally