Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America Established in 1927, the Western Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church of North America spans the The mission of the Western Diocese is to lead the Armenian people to God by preaching, teaching and living the Gospel of Jesus Christ in accordance with 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, respect for life and all of God’s Creation are values that we strive to live with individually and celebrate collectively.