The 2012 CYMA-WD Program

What is CYMA?

CYMA is a mission of the Armenian Church Youth Organization of the Western Diocese. It should be the goal for all Armenian youth to experience their spiritual and cultural identity and this program is designed to accomplish this goal. It gives Armenian youth the opportunity to truly experience their Motherland, contemporary Armenian life and experience their Spiritual Roots.

CYMA was founded in 2004 by His Eminence, Archbishop Hovnan Derderian and has taken over 120 Armenian youth to their homeland in its 7 different missions to Armenia. Each year is different than the last and 2012 promises to offer a unique experience and connection to Armenian for its participants. Don't wait, apply now for CYMA #9!

"Moving Mountains"

The CYMA Spiritual Pilgrimage & Internship provides participants with two different types of trips in one unique experience to Armenia. Please check the table below for important details on this year's 9th mission to our homeland.

The 2012 CYMA Pilgrimage to Armenia

CYMA Pilgrims will travel to the most breath taking spiritual and historical sites throughout Armenia and Artsakh. The Spiritual Pilgrimage and Internship is designed to be an extraordinary time to learn and discover the Armenian identity in our spiritual and ancestral homeland.

Pilgrims will travel throughout Armenia visiting special locations, lead by a clergyman of the Western Diocese as well as our CYMA Coordinator. During each week your internship will introduce you to contemporary Armenian life and create life long relationships with your brother and sisters in Armenia.

This trip is perfect for first time visitors as well as those who have been to Armenia before and did not have the opportunity to fully travel the country. 2012 will be our 9th mission to Armenian, don't miss this very special year.

Spiritual Pilgrimage and Internship (Click Here to Apply)