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    WESTERN DIOCESE E-NEWSLETTER
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    Bible Readings
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    Is 49.13-23
    http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/today/?date07-09-1 6#Is 49.13-23Gal 6.14-18
    http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/today/?date07-09-1 6#Gal 6.14-18Jn 3.13-21
    http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/today/?date07-09-1 6#Jn 3.13-21
    Diocesan News
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    CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA IN BRAZIL, THE HON. VALERY MUGRDOUMIAN,
    VISITS THE WESTERN DIOCESE

    The Consul General of Armenia in Brazil, the Honorable Valery
    Mugrdoumian, who also served in Los Angeles as the Consul General,
    visited the Western Diocese on September 5, 2007 and met with His
    Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate.
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/news/sto ry.php?id=587)

    BENEFACTOR NAZAR NAZARIAN VISITS WESTERN DIOCESE

    On Thursday, September 6, 2007, one of the benefactors of the Mother
    See of Holy Etchmiadzin and an active member of the AGBU, Mr. Nazar
    Nazarian, visited the Western Diocese and had a warm discussion with
    His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate.
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/news/sto ry.php?id=588)

    PRIMATE MEETS WITH THE LADIES SOCIETY OF THE THREE PARISHES OF THE CATHEDRAL

    On the evening of Thursday, September 6, 2007, at the Western Diocese
    Headquarters, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, met
    with the Ladies Society of the three Parishes of the Cathedral
    (Burbank, Sun Valley-North Hollywood and Toluca Lake).
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/news/story .php?id=589)

    HONORABLE ARMEN LILOYAN, CONSUL GENERAL OF ARMENIA VISITS WESTERN DIOCESE

    We are happy to inform the Armenian faithful that the Consul General
    of the Republic of Armenia in Los Angeles, the Honorable Armen
    Liloyan, is always in close relationship with the Western Diocese and
    His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate.
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/news/sto ry.php?id=590)

    TESTIMONIAL BANQUET HONORING GEORGE KEVORK MANDOSSIAN

    Under the auspices of the Primate of the Western Diocese, on the
    evening of September 9, 2007, a Testimonial Banquet was held honoring
    George Kevork Mandossian on the occasion of his Fifty Years of
    community service.
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/news/sto ry.php?id=591)

    PRELIMINARY PLANS HERALDING THE CELEBRATION OF THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF
    THE ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY

    On Sunday evening September 9, 2007, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan
    Derderian, Primate, attended a special gathering at the residence of
    Mr. and Mrs. Ara and Julia Agishian to set forth the preliminary plans
    for the celebration of the 35th Anniversary celebration of the
    Armenian Assembly in Los Angeles on November 2-4, 2007.
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/news/story. php?id=592)

    CAMP COMMITTEE MEETING

    We are pleased to inform you that this year, as in years past, the
    Summer Camp completed its plans with great success.
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/news/sto ry.php?id=593)

    CYMA 2007 REUNION HELD

    On Saturday, September 8, 2007, the Christian Youth Mission to Armenia
    (CYMA) held a reunion in Carlsbad, California.
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/news/ story.php?id=594)

    THE OPENING OF THE DOORS AND CONSECRATION OF ST. GREGORY ARMENIAN
    CHURCH IN PASADENA

    It is with immense spiritual joy we inform the faithful of our Western
    Diocese that by the will of God on September 8, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.,
    with His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate, presiding over
    the service, and with the participation of the Diocesan Clergy, the
    Deacons, and St. Gregory Armenian Church Choir under the Direction of
    Very Rev.. Fr. Baret Yaretsian, the "Opening of the Doors"
    church service was performed.
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/news/s tory.php?id=595)

    LEGAL REMEDIES IN CLAIMING RESTITUTION FOR GENOCIDE LOSSES

    September 8, 2007 could be a turning point in the pursuit of the
    Armenian Cause. On that date, University of Southern California's
    Institute of Armenian Studies organized an unprecedented symposium on
    "International Law and the Armenian Genocide: Recognition,
    Responsibility and Restitution."
    (http://www.armenianchurchw d.com/news/story.php?id=596)


    Upcoming Events
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    9/15: Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of the Western Diocese
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/calendar/ detail.php?id=62)
    9/16: Verelk, A Cultural Eveing at the Alex Theater
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/calendar/ detail.php?id=63)
    11/11: Armenian American Veterans to be honored on November 11
    (http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/calendar/detai l.php?id=64)

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    The 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
    Tel: (818) 558-7474 Fax: (818) 558-6333
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