
On Friday, May 8, 2026, at noon, H.E. Archbishop Kegham Khacherian, Prelate of the Western Prelacy of the United States, received a courtesy visit at the Western Prelacy from Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna, who was accompanied by members of his staff and security personnel. Also present were Executive Council members Ronnie Gharibian and Jack Hadjinian.
Following an exchange of greetings, Sheriff Luna, responsible for the region’s public safety, expressed that the purpose of his visit was to become better acquainted with Archbishop Khacherian, the spiritual leader of the Western Prelacy. He praised the spiritual and community-centered mission of the Western Prelacy and congratulated Archbishop Khacherian on his election as Prelate of the Western Prelacy, extending his heartfelt best wishes.
Archbishop Khacherian, in turn, shared his appreciation for the Sheriff’s visit and highly commended the important public safety mission and community service carried out by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for the well-being and safety of the residents of Los Angeles County. The Prelate also expressed his strong commitment to cooperating and collaborating with the Sheriff’s Department.
At the conclusion of the productive discussion, Archbishop Khacherian conveyed his support for the initiative and programs of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and wished Sheriff Luna and his team continued success in all their mission. The Prelate then offered his fatherly blessings to Sheriff Luna and his accompanying delegation.









