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ARMENIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA WESTERN DIOCESE
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his eminence archbishop derderian
participates in
meeting of North American Primates
On September 30, 2004 His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian,
Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North
America, participated in the regular meeting of the three Primates of
the Armenian Church of North America, which took place at Holy Trinity
Armenian Church in Toronto, Canada.
The three Primates of North America, Archbishop Hovnan Derderian,
Western Diocese; Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Eastern Diocese; and
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan, Canadian Diocese, hold meetings on a
regular basis to discuss issues common to the three Dioceses, and to
maintain direct contact. The venue of the meetings is rotated between
the three Diocesan Headquarters. The purpose of the meetings between
the Primates of North America is through cooperation and unity, to
become more effective in catering to the needs of the Armenian
faithful.
Various items were discussed during the meeting, with a special
focus on youth related activities geared towards a more vibrant and
active participation of the youth in the life of the Armenian Church.
Among the issues on the agenda were:
– the Christian Education mission of providing our youth with
Christian instruction
– the 90th anniversary commemorations of the Armenian Genocide
– the 1600th anniversary celebration of the creation of the Armenian
alphabet
– pilgrimages from North America to the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin
– pilgrimages and trips between the three Dioceses.
We wish Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and
Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan continued success and longevity in their
holy mission.
OFFICE OF WESTERN DIOCESE
October 7, 2004
Burbank, California