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News from the Western Diocese
Annual Clergy Conference
May 3, 2006
St. Mary Armenian Church, Costa Mesa, California
The Annual Clergy Conference of the Western Diocese took place on
May 3, 2006 at St. Mary Armenian Church in Costa Mesa, presided
by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate. Also present
were His Eminence Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian and His Grace Bishop
Sebouh Chouldjian, Primate of the Diocese of Gougark, Armenia,
who is currently visiting the Western Diocese. Rev. Fr. Asoghig
Garabedian and Rev. Fr. Trdat Bozigian represented the Mother See of
Holy Etchmiadzin. Over 35 clergy from the Western Diocese participated
in the conference.
A morning service took place at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary Armenian Church,
following which a special requiem service was conducted for the souls
of the victims of the recent plane crash in Sochi, as well as for
the souls of departed clergy.
Session A
Session A began at 10:00 a.m. with the Primate's prayer. Archpriest
Fr. Moushegh Tashjian, Pastor of St. Mary Armenian Church, welcomed
the attendees and thanked the Primate for offering the parish of
Costa Mesa this opportunity to host the 79th Annual Diocesan and
Ladies' Assemblies.
The Primate introduced Rev. Fr. Asoghig Garabedian and Rev. Fr. Trdat
Bozigian representing the Mother See, who during their month-long
stay in the Western Diocese will visit several parishes. The two
clergy conveyed to the participants the blessings and greetings of
the Catholicos of All Armenians. Rev. Fr. Asoghig Garabedian read
the Spiritual Message of the Catholicos issued especially for this
occasion.
Bishop Sebouh Chouldjian informed the attendees of the mission and
future projects of the Diocese of Gougark, and thanked the Primate
for the assistance which the Diocese of Gougark receives from the
Western Diocese, her "Sister Diocese".
Rev. Fr. Asoghig Garabedian and Rev. Fr. Trdat Bozigian spoke about
the Kevorkian Seminary, emphasizing the success as well as the
mission of the Seminary in teaching Christianity, Armenian history,
etc, and in preparing clergy, lecturers and teachers. They urged the
clergy of the Diocese to visit Armenia and provide their assistance
to this spiritual mission. Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian also provided
his remarks, following which a question and answer session took
place.
Session B
Session B began at 1:30 p.m. The Primate presented his report, mainly
emphasizing the following points.
PROJECTS IN ARMENIA - Sister Churches, Etchmiadzin Children's Fund,
Brighter Future for Armenia, Our Home, construction of homes for
needy families.
ACYO - Annual Sports Weekend, Retreat, Annual Conference in
November, Summer camp, March for Humanity (March from LA to
Washington, D.C.)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COUNCIL - Sunday school textbooks, Sanahin
Institute
CANDIDATES FOR THE PRIESTHOOD - Candidates from the Western Diocese,
clergy arriving from Armenia and the Diaspora
The Primate also referred to the following topics: day-long lecture
series in October, list of future publications, Mother Cathedral
construction project, 2007 calendar, Summer Camp, 80th anniversary
celebration of the Western Diocese, collective Divine Liturgy between
Eastern Orthodox Churches and ecumenical relations, Clergy Retreat,
St. Nersess Seminary, and other issues relating to the Western
Diocese and her parishes. His Eminence also took questions from the
participating clergy.
Zarouhi Der-Mugrdechian, Director of the Christian Education Council
provided information on Sunday school textbooks and future projects.
A main project of the present is preparing workshops for Sunday
school teachers.
It was decided that a Clergy Retreat will be held on August 15 and
16. A committee comprised of three clergy was formed to organize the
event.
In his closing spiritual message the Primate emphasized the spirit of
serving with dedication and love. He thanked Archpriest Fr. Moushegh
Tashjian, Pastor of St. Mary Armenian Church, as well as the Ladies'
Society the organizing committee of the 79th Annual Diocesan Assembly
who had organized the Assembly exceptionally well.
A reception and dinner took place for the clergy at the residence of
Fr. Moushegh Tatiana.
OFFICE OF THE WESTERN DIOCESE
May 4, 2006
Burbank, California
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. The Western Diocese
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 better serve the growing Armenian population of
the western United States.
"TO VIEW PREVIOUS COMMUNIQUES LOCATED IN OUR ARCHIVES PLEASE CLICK
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ACWD PRESS OFFICE
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: (818) 558-7474 Fax: (818) 558-6333
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.armenianchurchwd.com
Annual Clergy Conference
May 3, 2006
St. Mary Armenian Church, Costa Mesa, California
The Annual Clergy Conference of the Western Diocese took place on
May 3, 2006 at St. Mary Armenian Church in Costa Mesa, presided
by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate. Also present
were His Eminence Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian and His Grace Bishop
Sebouh Chouldjian, Primate of the Diocese of Gougark, Armenia,
who is currently visiting the Western Diocese. Rev. Fr. Asoghig
Garabedian and Rev. Fr. Trdat Bozigian represented the Mother See of
Holy Etchmiadzin. Over 35 clergy from the Western Diocese participated
in the conference.
A morning service took place at 9:30 a.m. in St. Mary Armenian Church,
following which a special requiem service was conducted for the souls
of the victims of the recent plane crash in Sochi, as well as for
the souls of departed clergy.
Session A
Session A began at 10:00 a.m. with the Primate's prayer. Archpriest
Fr. Moushegh Tashjian, Pastor of St. Mary Armenian Church, welcomed
the attendees and thanked the Primate for offering the parish of
Costa Mesa this opportunity to host the 79th Annual Diocesan and
Ladies' Assemblies.
The Primate introduced Rev. Fr. Asoghig Garabedian and Rev. Fr. Trdat
Bozigian representing the Mother See, who during their month-long
stay in the Western Diocese will visit several parishes. The two
clergy conveyed to the participants the blessings and greetings of
the Catholicos of All Armenians. Rev. Fr. Asoghig Garabedian read
the Spiritual Message of the Catholicos issued especially for this
occasion.
Bishop Sebouh Chouldjian informed the attendees of the mission and
future projects of the Diocese of Gougark, and thanked the Primate
for the assistance which the Diocese of Gougark receives from the
Western Diocese, her "Sister Diocese".
Rev. Fr. Asoghig Garabedian and Rev. Fr. Trdat Bozigian spoke about
the Kevorkian Seminary, emphasizing the success as well as the
mission of the Seminary in teaching Christianity, Armenian history,
etc, and in preparing clergy, lecturers and teachers. They urged the
clergy of the Diocese to visit Armenia and provide their assistance
to this spiritual mission. Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian also provided
his remarks, following which a question and answer session took
place.
Session B
Session B began at 1:30 p.m. The Primate presented his report, mainly
emphasizing the following points.
PROJECTS IN ARMENIA - Sister Churches, Etchmiadzin Children's Fund,
Brighter Future for Armenia, Our Home, construction of homes for
needy families.
ACYO - Annual Sports Weekend, Retreat, Annual Conference in
November, Summer camp, March for Humanity (March from LA to
Washington, D.C.)
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COUNCIL - Sunday school textbooks, Sanahin
Institute
CANDIDATES FOR THE PRIESTHOOD - Candidates from the Western Diocese,
clergy arriving from Armenia and the Diaspora
The Primate also referred to the following topics: day-long lecture
series in October, list of future publications, Mother Cathedral
construction project, 2007 calendar, Summer Camp, 80th anniversary
celebration of the Western Diocese, collective Divine Liturgy between
Eastern Orthodox Churches and ecumenical relations, Clergy Retreat,
St. Nersess Seminary, and other issues relating to the Western
Diocese and her parishes. His Eminence also took questions from the
participating clergy.
Zarouhi Der-Mugrdechian, Director of the Christian Education Council
provided information on Sunday school textbooks and future projects.
A main project of the present is preparing workshops for Sunday
school teachers.
It was decided that a Clergy Retreat will be held on August 15 and
16. A committee comprised of three clergy was formed to organize the
event.
In his closing spiritual message the Primate emphasized the spirit of
serving with dedication and love. He thanked Archpriest Fr. Moushegh
Tashjian, Pastor of St. Mary Armenian Church, as well as the Ladies'
Society the organizing committee of the 79th Annual Diocesan Assembly
who had organized the Assembly exceptionally well.
A reception and dinner took place for the clergy at the residence of
Fr. Moushegh Tatiana.
OFFICE OF THE WESTERN DIOCESE
May 4, 2006
Burbank, California
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. The Western Diocese
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 better serve the growing Armenian population of
the western United States.
"TO VIEW PREVIOUS COMMUNIQUES LOCATED IN OUR ARCHIVES PLEASE CLICK
HERE"
ACWD PRESS OFFICE
3325 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504
Tel: (818) 558-7474 Fax: (818) 558-6333
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.armenianchurchwd.com