Primate Welcomes Arf Bureau Representative Mr. Hagop Der Khatchadourian To The Western Diocese

Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) Bureau Representative Mr. Hagop Der Khatchadourian, accompanied by Chairman of the ARF Western District Mr. Avedik Izmirlian and ARF Bureau member Dr. Vicken Yacoubian paid an official visit to the Western Diocese on Feb. 23, 2019 and met with Diocesan Primate His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian and Diocesan Council Chairman Joseph Kanimian, Esq.

During the hour-long meeting, issues related to national and community interests were discussed. Following the cordial meeting, the guests toured the St. Leon (Srbots Ghevontiants) Armenian Cathedral and the Diocesan complex. Mr. Hagop Der Khatchadourian’s visit coincided with the 128th anniversary celebrations of the ARF. The Primate, the Chairman of the Diocesan Council and the Very Rev. Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardemian were present at the celebration which was held on Sunday, February 24, at the Glendale High School Auditorium.