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Burbank, CA. His Holiness Catholicos Karekin II celebrate Divine Liturgy Sunday, October 29, 10:30 a.m. at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral, 3325 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504 at the St. Leon Cathedral in Burbank. hundreds attended,
hundreds of worshippers attended. also small group of protesters
LOS ANGELES—A Pontifical Celebration of the Divine Liturgy is scheduled for Sunday, October 29, 10:30 a.m. at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral, 3325 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504
His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All Armenians arrived in Los Angeles Wednesday afternoon bringing Pontifical blessings to more than one million Armenians living in the Western United States, reported the Diocese on its website.
He was greeted by the Diocesan Primate Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Joseph Kanimian, Esq., Diocesan Council Chair and the reverend clergy. Accompanying His Holiness were high-ranking clergy from the Holy See of Holy Etchmiadzin, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America, Bishop Abgar Hovakimyan, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Canada, Archbishop Vicken Aykazian, Ecumenical Director and the Diocesan Legate of the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America and ecumenical guests.
Greeting His Holiness, Arch. Derederian said “We once again welcome the Pontiff of the Armenian people to the largest Armenian community outside of the Republic of Armenia. The pontifical blessings will surely inspire and strengthen us as we renew our commitment to serving Christ, our Lord and the Armenian Apostolic Church.”
The official welcoming ceremony to the Western Diocese will take place Thursday, 26 Oct, at 7 p.m. at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral, 3325 N. Glenoaks Boulevard in Burbank, which will also feature vespers.
A Pontifical Celebration of the Divine Liturgy is scheduled for Sunday, October 29, 10:30 a.m. at St. Leon Armenian Cathedral,
BURBANK—The annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration event in Burbank will be held on Tuesday, April 22, at Burbank City Hall (275 E. Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91502) and at the ACF Burbank Youth Center (75 E. Santa 
Anita Ave, Burbank, CA 91502). The event is organized by the Armenian Youth Federation Burbank “Varak” Chapter, in conjunction with the Armenian National Committee of America, Burbank.
The remembrance program will begin at 6 p.m. inside the Burbank City Council Chambers, during which the Burbank City Council will present its proclamation in recognition of the Armenian Genocide. This proclamation has become a Burbank tradition wherein the City Council demonstrates its support for the concerns and aspirations of its large Armenian community.
Immediately following the remembrance program, a candle-light walk will commence at 7 p.m. from Burbank City Hall to the Burbank Youth Center, where a commemoration program will follow.
The program will include the presentation of the colors by the Homenetmen Burbank “Sipan” Chapter, as well as poetry, music and performances by Karavan Dance Studio. The artistic performances represent the resilience of the Armenian people despite the Turkish government’s attempt to annihilate them almost a century ago.
Transportation will be provided back to Burbank City Hall. For more information please contact the AYF Burbank “Varak” Chapter at varak@ayfwest.org.
The Armenian National Committee of America – Burbank advances the social, economic, cultural and political rights of the area’s Armenian community and promotes increased civic participation at the grassroots and public policy levels.
Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation is the largest and most influential Armenian American youth organization in the United States, working to advance the social, political, educational and cultural awareness of Armenian-American youth.