Komitas Vartabed Takes Centerstage at the Western Diocese
By Taleen Babayan, BURBANK, Calif. — The 2019 Reclaim Conference honored the 150th anniversary of Komitas Vartabed's birth.
The event, held at the Western Diocese in Burbank, highlighted Komitas' religious, spiritual, and cultural influences.
- Komitas is known for notating and preserving centuries-old Armenian music.
- He contributed greatly to the Armenian Church's mission and Divine Liturgy.
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese, oversaw the all-day event and concert on Saturday, April 6.
Komitas is known throughout the world as the savior of Armenian music, saving it from annihilation before the Armenian Genocide.
Author's summary: Komitas Vartabed's legacy was celebrated at the Western Diocese.
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