Volume 1, Issue 1 3 July 2015 Armenian Church News
Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland
New Primate Arrives and Gets to Work
His Grace Bishop Hovakim
Manoukian, the new
Primate of the Armenian
Church of the United
Kingdom and Ireland,
arrived on 27th June to
assume his new ministry.
His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians appointed Bishop Hovakim to his new position based on the consent of the representatives of the parishes in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
“With the blessing of His Holiness and the support of the community, I am looking forward to working with our faithful,” said Bishop Hovakim upon his arrival.
His Grace Bishop Hovakim was the founding Primate of the Diocese of Artik in northern Armenia and head
His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians appointed Bishop Hovakim to his new position based on the consent of the representatives of the parishes in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
“With the blessing of His Holiness and the support of the community, I am looking forward to working with our faithful,” said Bishop Hovakim upon his arrival.
His Grace Bishop Hovakim was the founding Primate of the Diocese of Artik in northern Armenia and head
Diocese of the Armenian
Church of the United
Kingdom and the Republic
of Ireland
His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate
Primate's Office
Tel. 0208 127 8364 primatesoffice@ armenianchurch.co.uk
His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate
Primate's Office
Tel. 0208 127 8364 primatesoffice@ armenianchurch.co.uk
of the Ecumenical Relations
Department of the Mother
See of Holy Etchmiadzin.
His Grace has already had a busy first week in London. On Sunday, 28th June he presided over the Divine Liturgy at St. Yeghiche Church and get acquainted with the congregation and the pastor the Rev. Fr. Aren Shahinian. In the
His Grace has already had a busy first week in London. On Sunday, 28th June he presided over the Divine Liturgy at St. Yeghiche Church and get acquainted with the congregation and the pastor the Rev. Fr. Aren Shahinian. In the
afternoon, Bishop Hovakim
continued his informal
discussions and meetings
with community leaders at
the Homenetmen garden
party. On 2nd July, the
Primate presided over the
event commemorating the
centenary of the twenty
Hunchak Martyrs, organized
by the Social Democratic
Hunchakian Party of Great
Britain.
Primate’s Inauguration, 12th July
His Grace Bishop
Hovakim will be formally
installed as the Primate
of the Armenian Church
at a solemn ceremony
(Hrashapar) following
the celebration of the
Divine Liturgy on the
Fest of Transfiguration on
Sunday, 12th July at St.
Yeghiche Church. The
faithful of the parishes,
dignitaries, ecumenical
guests and
representatives of
community organisations
will be take part. All
Armenians in the UK are
invited to take part in
this special ceremony
and greet the new
Primate.
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“ I am looking
forward to
working with
our faithful.”
Meeting with the Elders Club
Bishop Hovakim visited Hayashen, the Centre for Armenian Information and Advice, and met with members of the Elders Club during their weekly gathering organised by the Hayashen Director Mr. Misak Ohanian, who welcomed the Primate to the Centre. His Grace conversed with the participants and acquainting himself with the activities of the centre.
Anglican & Eastern Churches Association head
Bishop Hovakim visited Hayashen, the Centre for Armenian Information and Advice, and met with members of the Elders Club during their weekly gathering organised by the Hayashen Director Mr. Misak Ohanian, who welcomed the Primate to the Centre. His Grace conversed with the participants and acquainting himself with the activities of the centre.
Anglican & Eastern Churches Association head
The Primate met with the
Rev. Canon Dr. William
Taylor, Chairman of the
Anglican & Eastern
Churches Association on
30th June. A number of
issues related to Anglical‐
Armenian church
relations and the wider
Eastern Churches were
discussed.
AREV Celebrates 5th Anniversary
AREV Children’s Play
Group at St. Sarkis Church
celebrated its 5th
anniversary on 28th June
2015. Conceived and
founded by Shakeh Major
Tchilingirian, the play
group for pre‐School to
11 years old children is an
exciting hour of fun
through Armenian songs,
dance, storytelling and
introduction to artists and
composers. "Parents’
participation is essential
during the activities," said
AREV director Shakeh
Major Tchilingirian. She
commended the parents
for making the
commitment to bring
their children to an
"Armenian world" at St.
Sarkis Church once a
month on a Sunday
morning. Congratulations
to the AREV children and
their committed parents;
and special thanks to
Shakeh Major
Tchilingirian for her
initiative and continued
dedication to brining
Armenian cultural and
spiritual heritage to
children.
Forthcoming Events
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The Feast of Transfiguration
Referred to
as Paytsarakerputiun, the Feast of the Transfiguration is one of the five principal feasts of the Armenian Church, so named because of Christ's luminous appearance. In Armenia it is also known as Vardavar (Վարդավա ռ) (the Festival of Roses) after the old pagan feast, which it replaced. During the celebrations of Vardavar in Armenia, people from various social groups drench each other with water.
The feast marks Christ's appearance with a resplendent countenance to three of His disciples, Peter, John, and James, on the holy mountain of Galilee, also known as Mount Tabor.
The Bible tells us that when Jesus was considering going to Jerusalem, he spoke with his disciples of the torture that was in store for Him and of the end of His life on earth. Jesus wanted His disciples to be prepared for the coming events.
His disciples, however, did not believe that Jesus could possibly face such tribulations and Peter adamantly said none of Jesus' predictions would come true, and Jesus
as Paytsarakerputiun, the Feast of the Transfiguration is one of the five principal feasts of the Armenian Church, so named because of Christ's luminous appearance. In Armenia it is also known as Vardavar (Վարդավա ռ) (the Festival of Roses) after the old pagan feast, which it replaced. During the celebrations of Vardavar in Armenia, people from various social groups drench each other with water.
The feast marks Christ's appearance with a resplendent countenance to three of His disciples, Peter, John, and James, on the holy mountain of Galilee, also known as Mount Tabor.
The Bible tells us that when Jesus was considering going to Jerusalem, he spoke with his disciples of the torture that was in store for Him and of the end of His life on earth. Jesus wanted His disciples to be prepared for the coming events.
His disciples, however, did not believe that Jesus could possibly face such tribulations and Peter adamantly said none of Jesus' predictions would come true, and Jesus
admonished his disciples.
About a week later, Jesus
had his miraculous
Transfiguration.
He went up Tabor Mountain with three of His disciples—Simon Peter, James, and John Zebedee—to pray as the other tired disciples remained at the bottom of the mountain. It was there that Jesus began to assume a new appearance. The three disciples were amazed when they saw His new radiant being.
Though it was night time, the disciples saw light coming from the sun in the sky. Among the light they saw two other men—said to be Moses and Elijah—speaking to Jesus about His remaining time left on earth and the sacrifice He would soon make.
Then a cloud came upon the group. The voice of God was heard, saying the same phrase He said when Jesus was baptized, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to Him!" (Luke 9:35).
After the Transfiguration, Jesus asked His disciples not to talk about it until His coming Resurrection.
This scene can be found in four different places in
He went up Tabor Mountain with three of His disciples—Simon Peter, James, and John Zebedee—to pray as the other tired disciples remained at the bottom of the mountain. It was there that Jesus began to assume a new appearance. The three disciples were amazed when they saw His new radiant being.
Though it was night time, the disciples saw light coming from the sun in the sky. Among the light they saw two other men—said to be Moses and Elijah—speaking to Jesus about His remaining time left on earth and the sacrifice He would soon make.
Then a cloud came upon the group. The voice of God was heard, saying the same phrase He said when Jesus was baptized, "This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to Him!" (Luke 9:35).
After the Transfiguration, Jesus asked His disciples not to talk about it until His coming Resurrection.
This scene can be found in four different places in
the New Testament:
Matthew 17:1‐8; Mark
9:11‐7; Luke 9:29‐36; and
Peter II 1:17‐18.
“
“Don’t be afraid.” Matthew 17:7.
“Don’t be afraid.” Matthew 17:7.
Get up,”
Jesus said.
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Armenian Street Festival
The 5th annual Armenian
Street Festival will take
place on the grounds of
St Sarkis Church (Iverna
Gardens). During this
unique event the faithful
of the Armenian Church
and other dignitaries will
gather to enjoy the riches
of the Armenian culture,
particularly the music
and food. It is also a
unique opportunity to
celebrate our unity in
faith and dedication to
our cultural and national
heritage.
The Festival will open at
The Festival will open at
12:00 with the ceremony of Andastan (Blessing of
the Four Corners of the World) and end at 6:00 pm.
On 30th June, His Grace presided over the meeting of the Street Festival Committee, which was chaired by Dikran Bedrossian.
On 30th June, His Grace presided over the meeting of the Street Festival Committee, which was chaired by Dikran Bedrossian.
Pilgrimage: Blessing of Holy Muron
Diocese of the Armenian
Church of the United
Kingdom and the Republic
of Ireland
His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate
Primate's Office
Tel. 0208 127 8364 primatesoffice@ armenianchurch.co.uk
His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate
Primate's Office
Tel. 0208 127 8364 primatesoffice@ armenianchurch.co.uk
On this special centenary
year in the life of the
Armenian nation, the
solemn ceremony of the
blessings of the Holy
Muron (Chrism) will take
place at the Mother See
of Holy Etchmiadzin in
Armenia on 27th
September 2015. The
blessing of the Holy
Muron takes place once
in seven years.
The Primate’s Office is organising a pilgrimage to Holy Etchmiadzin on this special occasion as an opportunity to the faithful to take part in this unique ceremony.
The Primate’s Office is organising a pilgrimage to Holy Etchmiadzin on this special occasion as an opportunity to 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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