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    WD Newsletter
    Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of America
    3325 North Glenoaks Blvd.
    Burbank, Ca 91504
    Tel: 818-558-7474
    Fax: 818-558-6333
    Web: http://www.armenianchurchwd.com/



    On April 20, 2010, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors had
    organized a special program dedicated to the 95th Anniversary of the
    Armenian Genocide. At 9:00 AM, His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan
    Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church in
    North America delivered his message at the start of the session.

    The Primate was introduced by Supervisor Mike D. Antonovich, who
    represents the 5th District of Los Angeles County. The Primate was
    joined by His Eminence Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian, Vicar General Very
    Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian, Diocesan Council members Mr. Armen
    Hampar, Mr. Bob Barsam and Mrs. Lily Ring Balian, Ladies Society
    Central Council Chair Mrs. Araxie Boyamian, Diocesan Youth Director
    Rev. Fr. Avedis Abovian, Western Diocese Executive Director Mr. Harout
    Markarian.

    We kindly present to you the Primate's message in its entirety.


    Dear Supervisors,


    The action taken by the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors to recognize
    the Armenian Genocide and honor the memory of the victims of the first
    Genocide of the 20th century is a noble and just initiative.

    This year, Armenians around the world commemorate the 95th anniversary
    of the Armenian Genocide which was perpetrated by the Ottoman Turks
    and urge all nations to recognize the Genocide. The act of genocide
    perpetrated with premeditation is a vivid crime against humanity. The
    past 95 years have been years of victory for the sons and daughters of
    the Armenian nation who have continued their struggle in preserving
    their faith and culture. However, it is also important to pay homage
    to all those nations and countries which have supported the survivors
    of the Genocide and have shown their respect to the memory of the
    victims.

    We are no longer a nation of mourning our losses. On the contrary, we
    are celebrating the Resurrection of our nation. In the words of His
    Holiness Karekin I, the late Catholicos of All Armenians "Armenians
    die but the Armenian spirit lives on. A nation that refuses to die
    lives forever" (Karekin I - 1995, 1997). However, the current progress
    of our young generation does not and cannot permit us to lessen within
    our conscience the obligation to carry on the surviving spirit of the
    victims of the Genocide and above all, the recognition of the
    Genocide.

    We are here today, with dual responsibilities as Armenian Christians
    who ought to guard and cherish their God-given gifts and we are also
    here as citizens of the United States of America filled with the
    spirit of the founding fathers of this great nation to become
    exemplary leaders of our communities.

    May God bless you and protect you all.

    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 more
    than 50 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
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.armenianchurchwd.com
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