Western Diocese Of the Armenian Church

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THE INVISIBLE PRESENCE OF GOD: By Diran Avagyan 13 March, 2026 - “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” – Proverbs 3:5–6 In the hallways of Adventist Health Glendale hangs a painting by Nathan Greene titled “The Chief of Medical Staff.” In the image, a surgeon is performing an operation, fully focused on the task, while Christ stands behind him, gently guiding the doctor’s hand.
Colloquium Explores New Tools and Strategies for the Future of Western Armenian 6 March, 2026 - A colloquium examining the future of Western Armenian and innovative approaches to language education brought together scholars, teachers, educators, and community leaders for a discussion on language vitality, pedagogy, and institutional collaboration. Titled “Armenian Language Innovations: New Tools, New Methods, New Possibilities,” the event highlighted strategies aimed at strengthening Western Armenian in the diaspora.
Can we fully comprehend Gregory of Narek? 6 March, 2026 - Renowned scholar Prof. Abraham Terian will introduce several key concepts that help unlock the richness of Narek’s writings—a spiritual treasure-house filled with deep faith, poetic beauty, and transformative insight.
Seminarians Gather for Annual Lenten Retreat 6 March, 2026 - The seminarians and a prospective student gathered at Mercy by the Sea Retreat and Conference Center in Madison, CT, for their annual Lenten Retreat on February 20–22. The retreat was led by Dn. Yervant Kutchukian, Spiritual Director, and Professor Roberta Ervine, and centered on the theme, “Is seeing believing?”
Pastor Visits from Western Diocese 6 March, 2026 - Fr. Avedis Abovian, pastor of the Holy Apostles Armenian Apostolic Church in Crescenta Valley, CA, traveled to St. Nersess Seminary last week to spend time with our seminarians.
BEYOND THE “TOP BOX”: By Diran Avagyan 6 March, 2026 - “The Lord does not see as mortals see; they look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7 Recently, I learned that many industries, including healthcare, use what is called the top box score in satisfaction surveys. Simply put, for quality ratings, organizations count only the highest score.