The Year Of Stewardship

The year 2017 is significant as it marks the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America.  H.E. Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, proclaimed 2017 as the Year of Stewardship.

In a special message, His Eminence encouraged the Diocesan faithful to let their stewardship become evident in their service, noble endeavors, and efforts to build the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center.

H.E. Archbishop Hovnan Derderian co-chairs the Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center Governing Board with H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian of the Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, H.E. Bishop Michael Mouradian of the Armenian Catholic Eparchy of North America, and Reverend Berdj Djambazian of the Armenian Evangelical Union of North America.

The Armenian American Museum is a developing project in Glendale, CA, with a mission to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian American experience. When completed, it will serve as a cultural campus that enriches the community, educates the public on the Armenian American story, and empowers individuals to embrace cultural diversity and speak out against prejudice.

The governing board of the Armenian American Museum consists of representatives from the following ten Armenian American institutions and organizations: Armenian Catholic Eparchy, Armenian Cultural Foundation, Armenian Evangelical Union of North America, Armenian General Benevolent Union – Western District, Armenian Missionary Association of America, Armenian Relief Society – Western USA, Nor Or Charitable Foundation, Nor Serount Cultural Association, Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, and Western Prelacy of the Armenian Apostolic Church.