Armenian Church News Bishop Hovakim INAUGURATION as Primate
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Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland
Volume 1, Issue 2
15 July 2015
visit to Armenia during the
historic ceremony of the
canonisation of the victims of
the Armenian Genocide in
April. Dr Chartres then shared
his impressions of the new
Primate. His Eminence Mor
Athanasius Touma Dakkama,
Syriac Orthodox Archbishop of
the UK, conveyed the
greetings of His Holiness
Patriarch Moran More
Ignatius Aphram II. Bishop
Hovakim thanked all those
taking part and delivered a
sermon according to the
Gospel of the day.
In his address, the Primate said: “I thank His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of all Armenians, for calling me to this new ministry. I am grateful to all the clergy and members of the parishes and churches who have shown their support and willingness to build the life of our church
In his address, the Primate said: “I thank His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of all Armenians, for calling me to this new ministry. I am grateful to all the clergy and members of the parishes and churches who have shown their support and willingness to build the life of our church
together. I am thankful to my
predecessors, Their Eminences
Archbishop Yeghishe Gizirian,
Archbishop Nathan
Hovhannisian and, especially,
Bishop Vahan Hovhanessian for
the work they have done for
this community. They have
done their best for this Diocese
and community leaving a
challenging task to continue
their mission. I am also thankful
to you, dear faithful, for taking
part in this Divine Liturgy and
for praying with me at this very
beginning of our journey
together.”
On the joyous occasion of the
Feast of the Transfiguration,
His Grace Bishop Hovakim
Manukyan was formally
installed as the Primate of the
Diocese of the Armenian
Church in the United Kingdom
and the Republic of Ireland.
The faithful of the Armenian
Church, ecumenical guests
from sister Churches, and
representatives of community
organisations took part in the
ceremony, held in St. Yeghiche
Church on 12th July.
His Grace Bishop Bagrat Galastanian, special representative of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All ArmenianS, introduced the new Primate to the congregation and to those present and passed on him the pastoral staff, which symbolizes leadership and authority of the Bishop over a Diocese. In his introduction, Bishop Galastanian spoke about the role of the Primate and adorned Bishop Hovakim with a ”Panagia” (an episcopal pandent) and handed him the Pastoral Staff, signifying his new office. He then wished him a successful and productive service to the Church.
The Right Revd and Right Honourable Lord Dr. Richard Chartres, the Bishop of London, who was among the dignitaries, congratulated His Grace and spoke about His
His Grace Bishop Bagrat Galastanian, special representative of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All ArmenianS, introduced the new Primate to the congregation and to those present and passed on him the pastoral staff, which symbolizes leadership and authority of the Bishop over a Diocese. In his introduction, Bishop Galastanian spoke about the role of the Primate and adorned Bishop Hovakim with a ”Panagia” (an episcopal pandent) and handed him the Pastoral Staff, signifying his new office. He then wished him a successful and productive service to the Church.
The Right Revd and Right Honourable Lord Dr. Richard Chartres, the Bishop of London, who was among the dignitaries, congratulated His Grace and spoke about His
Diocese of the Armenian
Church of the United
Kingdom and the Republic
of Ireland
His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate
Diocesan Office
Tel. 0208 127 8364 primatesoffice@ armenianchurch.co.uk
His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate
Diocesan Office
Tel. 0208 127 8364 primatesoffice@ armenianchurch.co.uk
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“Cooperation
and mutual
understanding
is important for
our success.”
Meeting with Chairs of Parish Councils
His Grace Bishop Hovakim convened a meeting of the chairs and vice chairs of the Parish Councils of the Diocese on July 12th 2015. A number of questions related to the life and mission of the Diocese were discussed. Representatives of St. Yeghiche, St. Sarkis and Holy Trinity Church in Manchester, the parishes in Cardiff and Dublin, as well as the mission parish of Birmingham were present.
Life in our Parishes
London
Saturday, July 4th: His Grace attended St. Sarkis Parish Council's Annual BBQ, which took place on grounds of St. Sarkis in Iverna Gardens. The Primate greeted the participants and had informal discussions with the parishioners and their guests.
Manchester
Sunday 12th July 2015: The Holy Trinity Church parish in Manchester held a Vartavar Street Party on the occasion of the Feast of Transfiguration following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on the church grounds. There were children’s entertainment, bouncy castle, face painting and even some games involving water, which is part of the Vartavar tradition. Parishioners and guests enjoyed the obligatory barbeque, drinks and, of course, Armenian music.
His Grace Bishop Hovakim convened a meeting of the chairs and vice chairs of the Parish Councils of the Diocese on July 12th 2015. A number of questions related to the life and mission of the Diocese were discussed. Representatives of St. Yeghiche, St. Sarkis and Holy Trinity Church in Manchester, the parishes in Cardiff and Dublin, as well as the mission parish of Birmingham were present.
Life in our Parishes
London
Saturday, July 4th: His Grace attended St. Sarkis Parish Council's Annual BBQ, which took place on grounds of St. Sarkis in Iverna Gardens. The Primate greeted the participants and had informal discussions with the parishioners and their guests.
Manchester
Sunday 12th July 2015: The Holy Trinity Church parish in Manchester held a Vartavar Street Party on the occasion of the Feast of Transfiguration following the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on the church grounds. There were children’s entertainment, bouncy castle, face painting and even some games involving water, which is part of the Vartavar tradition. Parishioners and guests enjoyed the obligatory barbeque, drinks and, of course, Armenian music.
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ACC Reception in Honour of New Primate
Saturday 11th July: A reception in honour of the newly appointed Primate was held by the Armenian Community Council at the Marriott International Hotel in Kensington. Representatives of the Armenian community and sister Churches, and other dignitaries were present. At the end of the reception ACC Chair Ara Palamoudian welcomed the Primate. His Grace Bishop Manukyan addressed the guests and the audience. His Grace said, “It is a great pleasure to greet you all wholeheartedly and express my deepest appreciation for the honour extended to me as the new Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland”.
Welcoming the President of Artsakh
Saturday 11th July: A reception in honour of the newly appointed Primate was held by the Armenian Community Council at the Marriott International Hotel in Kensington. Representatives of the Armenian community and sister Churches, and other dignitaries were present. At the end of the reception ACC Chair Ara Palamoudian welcomed the Primate. His Grace Bishop Manukyan addressed the guests and the audience. His Grace said, “It is a great pleasure to greet you all wholeheartedly and express my deepest appreciation for the honour extended to me as the new Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland”.
Welcoming the President of Artsakh
It was a great joy for the Diocese of the
Armenian Church in the United Kingdom
and Ireland and, particularly, for the newly
appointed Primate to greet the President
Bako Sahakyan of Artsakh, the Armenian
Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh. A reception
and a public event, organized jointly by the
Armenian Embassy and the Community
Council, took place at St. Yeghiche Church.
His Grace the Primate addressed the
President of Artsakh and expressed his
profound joy in welcoming him to London.
In his remarks, Bishop Hovakim underlined
that “Artakh is our pride,” adding that “in
pursuing their national and patriotic vision
and ideals, Artsakh united the Armenian
people as one body and spirit to secure and
protect the freedom of an important portion
of the Armenian nation. Artakh is a holy land
for us as it has been imbued by the blood of
our sisters and brothers.” His Grace
expressed a wish and prayer that the day will
come when the banner of the embassy of
Karabakh will be blessed in this Church.
Graduation ceremonies of Armenian Schools
His Grace the Primate attended the end
of year graduation of the Kevork Tahta
Armenian Community Sunday School on
Sunday 5th July. The two-hour pleasant
program included the pupils of the school
performing in Armenian. At the end of
the ceremony, His Grace blessed those
present and expressed his appreciation to
the teachers and parents of the school
for the work they had done to keep the
language and Armenian values alive.
On 11th July, the Saturday Armenian School
celebrated the completion of the academic
year 2014-2015. The school children of all
classes put on a very lavish performance
including a theatrical sketch on the story of
Nemesis. The Very Rev. Fr. Aren Shaheenian
expressed the kind wishes of the newly
appointed Primate Bishop Hovakim Manukyan
and then gave the graduates their Certificates
and congratulated them for completing their
studies.
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Youth Conference in Holy Etchmiadzin
ACYF Executive Committee members Alex Adamov (Chairman) and Anaïs Heghoyan (Secretary)
travelled to Armenia last week, where they were among 110 worldwide ACYO members
attending the Pan-Armenian Church Youth Organization Conference that takes place annually in
Holy Etchmiadzin. This year it was held 1-5 July.
Discussion topics included the role of the Armenian Church in the lives of young people and ways they can help support Armenia and contribute to strengthening their Armenian communities in the diaspora. Participants also had a chance to share projects implemented in their Diocese and brainstorm ideas for future programming. This year’s meeting was the third gathering of Armenian youth since the establishment of the Pan-ACYO conferences in 2001. It was led by Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, Primate of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church and director of the Pan-ACYO initiative. On July 4th the group was received by His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians. His Grace said “Every Armenian who passes through the arches of Holy Etchmiadzin is strengthened and transformed. I know that you, too, have felt a transformation during your time here, and I pray that you will continue to be inspired as you return to your dioceses and work to strengthen your local youth organizations.” The group also |
visited several historic sites in Armenia including Dzidzernagapert, the Genocide memorial
monument in Yerevan.
If you would like to help, join and sponsor ACYF UK, please contact them on: acyf@armenianchurch.co.uk or on facebook https://www.facebook.com/acyf.london |
Vespers Service at St. Sarkis Armenian Church
A Vespers Service was held in St. Sarkis Armenian Church on the eve of the Feast of Transfiguration on Saturday, 11th July. His Grace Bishop Bagrat Galastanian, representative of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, and His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Diocese of the UK and Ireland, led the prayers attended by the clergy of the Diocese and the faithful.
A Vespers Service was held in St. Sarkis Armenian Church on the eve of the Feast of Transfiguration on Saturday, 11th July. His Grace Bishop Bagrat Galastanian, representative of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, and His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Diocese of the UK and Ireland, led the prayers attended by the clergy of the Diocese and the faithful.
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ForthcomiForthcoming Events
Armenian Street Festival
Armenian Street Festival
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The 5th annual Armenian
Street Festival will take place
on the grounds of St. Sarkis
Church and on Iverna Gardens
on Sunday, 19th July from 12-
6pm; ribbon cutting ceremony
1:00pm.
The Divine Liturgy will start at 10:30am and will be followed by Andastan, the traditional “Blessing of the Four Corners of the World” service.
There will be special entertainment for children in the Gulbenkian Hall.
The day’s program for everyone to enjoy includes a special music program and
The Divine Liturgy will start at 10:30am and will be followed by Andastan, the traditional “Blessing of the Four Corners of the World” service.
There will be special entertainment for children in the Gulbenkian Hall.
The day’s program for everyone to enjoy includes a special music program and
live entertainment, including the London Armenian Opera,
the singer Jirair and the Akhtamar Dance. Bring the whole
family and your friends for a day of Armenian food, culture
and entertainment.
Blessing of the Holy Muron
‘’The Blessing of the Holy
Muron, dear Armenian sons
and daughters, is a call and
invitation to our nation, to
remain under the graces of
holiness, to renounce evil and
its works, and to keep the light
of our Lord’s gospel
undimmed in our lives. The
Blessing of the Muron is an
exhortation to live with Christ,
to walk with Christ, since you
were baptized in Christ and
took on the garment of Christ
with the Holy Muron. (ref. Gal
3:27)’’ Karekin II, Supreme
Patriarch and Catholicos of all
Armenians.
On this special centennial in the life of the Armenian nation, the solemn ceremony of the blessing of the Holy Muron will take place in the Mother See of Holy
On this special centennial in the life of the Armenian nation, the solemn ceremony of the blessing of the Holy Muron will take place in the Mother See of Holy
Etchmiadzin in Armenia on 27th September 2015. This year it
is dedicated to the centenary of the Armenian Genocide.
The Diocese’s Office is organising a pilgrimage to Holy Etchmiadzin on this special occasion as an opportunity for the faithful to take part in this unique ceremony.
For further information regarding our pilgrimage to Armenia please contact the primate's office via phone call on 0208 127 8364 or email: primatesoffice@armenianchurch.co.uk
The Diocese’s Office is organising a pilgrimage to Holy Etchmiadzin on this special occasion as an opportunity for the faithful to take part in this unique ceremony.
For further information regarding our pilgrimage to Armenia please contact the primate's office via phone call on 0208 127 8364 or email: primatesoffice@armenianchurch.co.uk
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Worship services in the Armenian Churches
Services are held in the Armenian Churches every Sunday starting at 11:00 am. For further details, please contact the parish nearest to you:
Services are held in the Armenian Churches every Sunday starting at 11:00 am. For further details, please contact the parish nearest to you:
Holy Trinity Armenian Church
229 Upper Brook Street Manchester, M13 0FY
Tel: 0161 273 1074 www.armenianchurchmanchester.org/
229 Upper Brook Street Manchester, M13 0FY
Tel: 0161 273 1074 www.armenianchurchmanchester.org/
St. Sarkis Church
Iverna Gardens Kensington, London, W8 6TP Tel: 020 7937 0152 http://www.stsarkisparish.co.uk
Iverna Gardens Kensington, London, W8 6TP Tel: 020 7937 0152 http://www.stsarkisparish.co.uk
St. Yeghiche Church
13b Cranley Gardens Kensington, London SW7 3BB Tel: 020 7373 8133 http://www.styeghiche.org.uk/
13b Cranley Gardens Kensington, London SW7 3BB Tel: 020 7373 8133 http://www.styeghiche.org.uk/
New Parishes of our Diocese:
Cardiff, Dublin, Birmingham Oxford Campus Ministry
Cardiff, Dublin, Birmingham Oxford Campus Ministry
We invite those who have questions or wish to gain deeper understanding of
the faith, moral discernment, teachings and traditions of the Armenian Church
to contact the Office of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in United Kingdom
and Ireland:
The Primate’s Office c/o Armenian House 25 Cheniston Gardens London, W8 6TG
or email: Primatesoffice@armenianchurch.co.uk
The Primate’s Office c/o Armenian House 25 Cheniston Gardens London, W8 6TG
or email: Primatesoffice@armenianchurch.co.uk
Diocese of the Armenian
Church of the United
Kingdom and the Republic
of Ireland
His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate
Diocesan Office
Tel. 0208 127 8364 primatesoffice@ armenianchurch.co.uk
His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate
Diocesan Office
Tel. 0208 127 8364 primatesoffice@ armenianchurch.co.uk
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