On the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, parishes across the Western Diocese held a number of events commemorating the first genocide of the 20th century.
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St. Andrew Armenian Church - Cupertino, CA
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More than 200 people took part in the commemoration of the 101st Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide at St. Andrew Armenian Church in Cupertino. Homenetmen Ani Chapter, AGBU of Silicon Valley, ARS Agnouni Chapter and the ARF Sardarabad Committee joined the faithful in paying homage to the martyred saints of the first genocide of the 20th century. The program included prayers and a candle lighting vigil in front of the cross-stone ("khachkar").
 
 
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St. Apkar Armenian Church - Scottsdale, AZ
St. James Armenian Church - Sacramento, CA
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Ararat Home - Mission Hills, CA
Armenian Church of Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV
St. Vartan Armenian Church - Oakland, CA
St. Garabed Armenian Church - Rancho Mirage, CA
  
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St. Kevork Armenian Church - Portland, OR
St. Mary Armenian Church - Costa Mesa, CA
Armenian Church of Crescenta Valley - Tujunga, CA
Holy Resurrection Armenian Church - Seattle, WA
St. Paul Armenian Church - Fresno, CA
Armenian Church of Colorado - Denver, CO
St. Mary Armenian Church - Yettem, CA
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Armenian Church of Ventura County - Thousand Oaks, CA
On the 101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, more than 100 faithful celebrated the Badarak at the Armenian Apostolic Church of Ventura County. Following the Divine Liturgy, parishioners enjoyed a luncheon while author, Dawn Anahid MacKeen discussed her research and book,The Hundred Year Walk. During a question/answer session, those in attendance were moved to raise their own family experiences during the genocide. Ms. MacKeen, in attendance with her mother, is the niece of a choir member. She graciously signed her books and continued speaking with parishioners long after the luncheon ended.
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