Western Diocese

The Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church is the spiritual home of Armenians living in the Western United States. The Diocese is an integral part of the Catholicosate of All Armenians in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin and a member of the Orthodox family of Churches. Established in 1927 and currently Headquartered in Burbank, California, the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of North America spans the Western United States, including Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, and newly annexed Mexico.

The mission of the Western Diocese is to lead the Armenian people to God by preaching, teaching, and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ by the doctrines and traditions of the Armenian Church and through collective worship and the privilege of servitude.  Love of God and neighbor, protecting the sanctity of the family, service to the community, and respect for life and all of God’s Creation are values that we strive to live with individually and celebrate collectively.