Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland Volume 1, Issue 19 12 December 2015 [Regretfully we are not able to publish photos on this post]
Armenian Church News
Armenian Church Represented at Meeting of
‘Churches Together in England’
In this issue:
‘Churches Together in England’ Ecumenical Meeting
St. Sarkis Parish Council Meeting
‘Being a Christian in a Secular World’ - Workshop
Practical Questions
A Search for Long-Lost Relatives
Advent Party
‘Churches Together in England’ Ecumenical Meeting
St. Sarkis Parish Council Meeting
‘Being a Christian in a Secular World’ - Workshop
Practical Questions
A Search for Long-Lost Relatives
Advent Party
On 3rd December, the Primate
attended the annual Christmas
dinner organised by Churches
Together in England. During the
dinner the participants discussed
issues related to the current crisis in
the Middle and Near East and the
question of refugees. The
participants were greeted by the
Presidents of the organisation,
Archbishop Justin Welby, the
Archbishop of Canterbury and
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, The
Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster
and Revd Dr. Hugh Osgood, the
Moderator of the Free Churches,
who also shared their thoughts and
visions. In his speech the
Archbishop reminded all of the
importance of Church unity.
Quoting Father Raniero
Cantalamessa, he said: “In many
parts of the world people are
killed and churches burned not
because they are Catholic, or
Anglican, or Pentecostals, but
because they are Christians. In
their eyes we are already one! Let
us be one also in our eyes and in
the eyes of God.”
As one of the successors to the British Council of Churches in 1990, Churches Together in
As one of the successors to the British Council of Churches in 1990, Churches Together in
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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England is known as the formal 'ecumenical instrument' for the agenda
that the churches in England have committed themselves to.
At a national level Churches Together in England hasMember Churches, Co-ordinating Groups, Bodies in Association and other networks and agencies. Churches are also continuing to develop ecumenical commitments locally and at intermediate (county) level.
At a national level Churches Together in England hasMember Churches, Co-ordinating Groups, Bodies in Association and other networks and agencies. Churches are also continuing to develop ecumenical commitments locally and at intermediate (county) level.
Meeting with St. Sarkis Parish Council
Bishop Hovakim called for a meeting with St. Sarkis Parish Council which
took place on Sunday, 29th November at 2.00 pm. The purpose was for
Bishop Hovakim to find out what the Parish Council has achieved so far
and what the Council’s plans are for 2016. It was also to give his
opinion,where appropriate, with regard to seeking the advice of
parishioners with long experience in community matters for their input.
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So far the St. Sarkis Parish Council
has been involved in fundraising for
causes including: Armenian Syrian
Relief, the Philippines disaster, Lent
food to raise money for ACT-UK, a
Cake and Coffee morning for
MacMillan Cancer Research,
supporting the annual Armenian
Street Festival, supporting the Dublin
Parish for the commissioning and
construction of a Khachkar in Christ
Church Cathedral, and most recently
supporting the Gevorgyan Seminary
in Etchmiadzin by paying for their
most needed printing and projection
equipment. Other events included
the provision of free food for St.
Sarkis Day, and free mince pies and
mulled wine for all attending St.
Sarkis Church. There was a Hokijash
to honour a departed member of the
Parish Council, and an annual
summer barbeque.
The Council has kept St. Sarkis parishioners abreast of events originally through a quarterly and later by an annual newsletter, and by providing pamphlets for food for lent while inviting parishioners to attend Vigils leading up to Easter.
The Council has kept St. Sarkis parishioners abreast of events originally through a quarterly and later by an annual newsletter, and by providing pamphlets for food for lent while inviting parishioners to attend Vigils leading up to Easter.
The Council has made a number of
suggestions to the St. Sarkis
Trustees, such as for a notice board
on the grounds of the Church to
incorporate information about
Church Services and Council events,
replacing damaged chairs in the
Church, and repairing or replacing
the system that operates the bells.
Bp Hovakim encouraged the Parish Council and appreciated their hard work and commitment. He suggested that the Charity Registration and website currently in progress be finalised. He also advised the Council to communicate with parishioners about their activities as well as information about baptisms, weddings and deaths. He asked that the Council provide a budget for 2016, as in the Annual Assembly, together with any programmes planned. Every effort should be made to increase membership. Bishop Hovakim finally promised to listen to any concerns the Parish Council may have and do his best to alleviate these.
Bp Hovakim encouraged the Parish Council and appreciated their hard work and commitment. He suggested that the Charity Registration and website currently in progress be finalised. He also advised the Council to communicate with parishioners about their activities as well as information about baptisms, weddings and deaths. He asked that the Council provide a budget for 2016, as in the Annual Assembly, together with any programmes planned. Every effort should be made to increase membership. Bishop Hovakim finally promised to listen to any concerns the Parish Council may have and do his best to alleviate these.
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‘Being a Christian in a Secular World’
A workshop given by Bishop Hovakim and Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian
A workshop given by Bishop Hovakim and Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian
On Wednesday, 9th December, there was a workshop organised by the
Primate’s Office on the topic of ‘Being Christian in a Christian in a Secular
World’. At the beginning of the workshop the Primate gave a presentation
on the occasion of the feasts of the first evangelizers of Armenia - Saints
Thaddeus and Bartholomew. He then spoke about the evangelising efforts of
Christians and reflected on the question of “what does it mean to be
Christian?” from the perspective of Armenian spirituality and made
comparisons from the perspective of pastoral care in the modern world.
Then the floor was given to Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian, of the Oriental Institute at the University of Oxford, who facilitated the discussion, concentrating on the main questions: What are the opportunities for the Church to engage with the secular world? How can the Church function in the secular world of media, education and culture and find ways of collaboration in these spheres? How do the diaconal, charitable activates of the Christian faith become realities in the world today?
During the discussions the participants concentrated on the question of how to encourage more youth participation and asked the Primate to organise more events at a grassroots level to invite young people into the faith.
Then the floor was given to Dr. Hratch Tchilingirian, of the Oriental Institute at the University of Oxford, who facilitated the discussion, concentrating on the main questions: What are the opportunities for the Church to engage with the secular world? How can the Church function in the secular world of media, education and culture and find ways of collaboration in these spheres? How do the diaconal, charitable activates of the Christian faith become realities in the world today?
During the discussions the participants concentrated on the question of how to encourage more youth participation and asked the Primate to organise more events at a grassroots level to invite young people into the faith.
“We live in the world,
and if it is true that
Christians are not of
this world, it is also
true that we have
been called to live in
the world, and not
outside of society.”
Karekin I, Catholicos
of All Armenians
1995-1999
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ArrmeenniaiannChhuurrcchhNeewss
The presence of faith
is such an existential
fact for me that I
cannot give you an
answer [as to why I
believe] that is purely
logical or by reasoning
intellectually. Faith is
a gift of God,
something inherent to
my existence.”
Karekin I, Catholicos
of All Armenians
1995-1999
Saints Thaddeus and Bartholomew, two of the twelve apostles, were the first
evangelisers of Armenia, and were martyred there, giving the Armenian
Church its apostolic identity and earning them the title, the “First
Enlighteners of Armenia.”
Thaddeus came to Armenia about 43 AD to preach Christianity. He was martyred in southeastern Armenia. His tomb lies in the Armenian monastery of St. Thaddeus (Iran) where a chapel was built in the third century.
Batholomew is believed to have arrived in Armenia about 66 AD. He was martyred in Hadamakert, southeast of Lake Van.
Thaddeus came to Armenia about 43 AD to preach Christianity. He was martyred in southeastern Armenia. His tomb lies in the Armenian monastery of St. Thaddeus (Iran) where a chapel was built in the third century.
Batholomew is believed to have arrived in Armenia about 66 AD. He was martyred in Hadamakert, southeast of Lake Van.
Memorial to the Martyrs of the Genocide
Dedication Service at St. Davids Cathedral
Dedication Service at St. Davids Cathedral
Would you like to join us?
As previously mentioned in Armenian Church News, all those who wish to travel by coach from St. Sarkis Church, Iverna Gardens, leaving at 06.00am and returning at 10.00pm on Saturday, 19th December
Please could you RSVP at the latest by 14th December to:
primatesoffice@armenianchurch.co.uk
Or
john@jagproperties.co.uk
As previously mentioned in Armenian Church News, all those who wish to travel by coach from St. Sarkis Church, Iverna Gardens, leaving at 06.00am and returning at 10.00pm on Saturday, 19th December
Please could you RSVP at the latest by 14th December to:
primatesoffice@armenianchurch.co.uk
Or
john@jagproperties.co.uk
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Practical Questions
At the end of the liturgy, the faithful are invited to kiss the Gospel. In this way they greet the celebrant and the celebrant greets them.
The faithful are supposed to say:
Մեղայ Աստոծոյ – (Megha Asdoutzo) “God have mercy”
Յիշեսցէ Տէր զամենայն պատարագս քոյ – (Hishesce' De'r Zamenayn Batarags qo) “May the Lord remember all your liturgies”
At the end of the liturgy, the faithful are invited to kiss the Gospel. In this way they greet the celebrant and the celebrant greets them.
The faithful are supposed to say:
Մեղայ Աստոծոյ – (Megha Asdoutzo) “God have mercy”
Յիշեսցէ Տէր զամենայն պատարագս քոյ – (Hishesce' De'r Zamenayn Batarags qo) “May the Lord remember all your liturgies”
Can you help one of our community find their relatives?
My name is Grigor Mkrtchyan, I am looking for my grandmother's relatives. In 1915 a part of her family escaped from Kars (Western Armenia) to Tiblisi (Georgia), and after a couple of years they returned to Yerevan, Armenia. Another part of her family escaped to England, in London as far as I know. My grandmother stayed in Armenia with her mother and her brothers. Her mother was named Gayane Hovanesyan, along with her children Knarik (my grandmother), Vard, Paruir, and Vardan. Her father was called Yeprеm Movsesyan, and with the help of my grandmother's stories, I found out that in Kars city there existed a neighbourhood which was called Movsesants Tagamas (as in Movsesants Neighbourhood).
I don't know if this information is enough, but it would delight me to find someone from my grandmother's family because this was one of her last wishes. I know that my great grandfather, Yeprem Movsesyan, was a Russian Army Officer during World War I, and that between 1917-1920 he was forced to emigrate, because Communism was in power and he was pursued. He contacted his family a couple of times but their contact was lost. During World War II, one of his sons, Paruir Movsesyan-Hovanesyan, got lost (he was a soldier of the USSR). We have information (but it wasn't verified), that he (Paruir) was a prisoner but then he escaped and immigrated to England.
I will be looking for more information in my family's archive and I would be grateful if you could tell me where else I could look for help. Thank you in advance, Grigor Mkrtchyan.
If you have any information regarding any of the mentioned names, please contact the Primate’s Office: primatesoffice@armenianchurch.co.uk or 020 8127 8364.
My name is Grigor Mkrtchyan, I am looking for my grandmother's relatives. In 1915 a part of her family escaped from Kars (Western Armenia) to Tiblisi (Georgia), and after a couple of years they returned to Yerevan, Armenia. Another part of her family escaped to England, in London as far as I know. My grandmother stayed in Armenia with her mother and her brothers. Her mother was named Gayane Hovanesyan, along with her children Knarik (my grandmother), Vard, Paruir, and Vardan. Her father was called Yeprеm Movsesyan, and with the help of my grandmother's stories, I found out that in Kars city there existed a neighbourhood which was called Movsesants Tagamas (as in Movsesants Neighbourhood).
I don't know if this information is enough, but it would delight me to find someone from my grandmother's family because this was one of her last wishes. I know that my great grandfather, Yeprem Movsesyan, was a Russian Army Officer during World War I, and that between 1917-1920 he was forced to emigrate, because Communism was in power and he was pursued. He contacted his family a couple of times but their contact was lost. During World War II, one of his sons, Paruir Movsesyan-Hovanesyan, got lost (he was a soldier of the USSR). We have information (but it wasn't verified), that he (Paruir) was a prisoner but then he escaped and immigrated to England.
I will be looking for more information in my family's archive and I would be grateful if you could tell me where else I could look for help. Thank you in advance, Grigor Mkrtchyan.
If you have any information regarding any of the mentioned names, please contact the Primate’s Office: primatesoffice@armenianchurch.co.uk or 020 8127 8364.
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ADVENT PARTY!
Dear Armenian friends
Our lovely Srpazan and Tania would like to invite
you for a special Armenian evening as a pre-
Christmas and a pre-New Year’s Eve party
at
Wednesday, 23rd December, 7:00-10:00pm Jakobs Restaurant, Gloucester Road, London
There will be Armenian folk, patriotic and spiritual singing!
Community members are also welcome to show their talents!
The food is prepared specially for Yisnak/Advent!
Massis Restaurant supports the Armenian Church
at
Wednesday, 23rd December, 7:00-10:00pm Jakobs Restaurant, Gloucester Road, London
There will be Armenian folk, patriotic and spiritual singing!
Community members are also welcome to show their talents!
The food is prepared specially for Yisnak/Advent!
Massis Restaurant supports the Armenian Church
Have a great evening enjoying delicious Armenian and
Lebanese food whilst supporting the mission of the Diocese of
the Armenian Church in UK and Ireland. Dine with Massis for
lunch and dinner with family and friends for birthdays and
events. Mention you are Armenian and 20% of your bill will
go towards the Armenian Church.
Open 7 days a week from 12pm – 11pm you can find your
Massis Lebanese Bar and Grill Restaurant at:
9 Sheldon Square, Paddington Central, London W2 6HT
Phone number: 020 7286 8000 www.massis.co.uk
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The ACYF London Chapter are delighted to invite you all to our Annual
Christmas Carol Service on Monday 21st December at 7pm in St. Sarkis
Church in Kensington, Iverna Gardens, W8 6TP.
Following the carol service there will be a festive wine and food reception in the Gulbenkian Hall.
All are welcome and we also have a very special guest joining us who will definitely want to meet the children. Please do let us know if your child/children will be attending so we can tell Father Christmas by Saturday, 19th December!
We look forward to welcoming you all there and if you have any question please do contact us at acyf@armenianchurch.co.uk or message us on our Facebook page ‘ACYF London’
Following the carol service there will be a festive wine and food reception in the Gulbenkian Hall.
All are welcome and we also have a very special guest joining us who will definitely want to meet the children. Please do let us know if your child/children will be attending so we can tell Father Christmas by Saturday, 19th December!
We look forward to welcoming you all there and if you have any question please do contact us at acyf@armenianchurch.co.uk or message us on our Facebook page ‘ACYF London’
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DIOCESAN PROGRAMMES
Forthcoming Events in December and January
Bible Studies
Every Thursday, at St. Sarkis Church Gulbenkian Hall led by the Primate and the clergy of the Diocese.
Bible Studies are an important part of the church’s ministry as they provide opportunities for the faithful and those who are interested and curious to have a deeper understanding of Christianity and to ask questions about their faith, beliefs and concerns. During Bible studies we make observations (what do passages in the Bible say?), provide interpretation (what do they mean?) and ask how applicable these passages are to our lives today. Open to everyone.
Forthcoming dates:
December: 17th
Deacons’ Training
Deacons’ training takes place every Sunday at 5:00pm in the Vicarage, St. Sarkis Church. In November and December rehearsals are taking place for special hymns of the Midday Prayer - Ճաշու շարական, which are sung during the Divine Liturgy. For more details please contact the Diocesan Office.
Pembrokeshire – Divine Liturgy
Saturday, 19th December, 1:00pm
Following the Divine Liturgy in St. David’s Cathedral, St. David’s, Pembrokeshire, the unveiling ceremony of a full size bronze statue will take place. The statue is a gift from all Armenians to the Church in Wales in gratitude for their recognition of 24th April as Armenian Genocide Day.
Manchester Parish
ACYF Manchester Christmas Carol Service
Sunday, 20th December, 5:00pm, Holy Trinity Church
Christmas Carols by ACYF Manchester Chapter. For more details, please refer to Zareh Nersessian; e-mail zareh.nersessian@gmail.com.
ACYF London Christmas Carol Service
Monday, 21st December, 7:00pm at St. Sarkis Church
Christmas Carols at St. Sarkis Church by ACYF London Chapter, the faithful are invited to come with their children.
Advent Party
Wednesday, 23rd December, 7:00-10:00pm
Yisnakan/Advent Party, at Jakobs Restaurant, Gloucester Road, London
Forthcoming Events in December and January
Bible Studies
Every Thursday, at St. Sarkis Church Gulbenkian Hall led by the Primate and the clergy of the Diocese.
Bible Studies are an important part of the church’s ministry as they provide opportunities for the faithful and those who are interested and curious to have a deeper understanding of Christianity and to ask questions about their faith, beliefs and concerns. During Bible studies we make observations (what do passages in the Bible say?), provide interpretation (what do they mean?) and ask how applicable these passages are to our lives today. Open to everyone.
Forthcoming dates:
December: 17th
Deacons’ Training
Deacons’ training takes place every Sunday at 5:00pm in the Vicarage, St. Sarkis Church. In November and December rehearsals are taking place for special hymns of the Midday Prayer - Ճաշու շարական, which are sung during the Divine Liturgy. For more details please contact the Diocesan Office.
Pembrokeshire – Divine Liturgy
Saturday, 19th December, 1:00pm
Following the Divine Liturgy in St. David’s Cathedral, St. David’s, Pembrokeshire, the unveiling ceremony of a full size bronze statue will take place. The statue is a gift from all Armenians to the Church in Wales in gratitude for their recognition of 24th April as Armenian Genocide Day.
Manchester Parish
ACYF Manchester Christmas Carol Service
Sunday, 20th December, 5:00pm, Holy Trinity Church
Christmas Carols by ACYF Manchester Chapter. For more details, please refer to Zareh Nersessian; e-mail zareh.nersessian@gmail.com.
ACYF London Christmas Carol Service
Monday, 21st December, 7:00pm at St. Sarkis Church
Christmas Carols at St. Sarkis Church by ACYF London Chapter, the faithful are invited to come with their children.
Advent Party
Wednesday, 23rd December, 7:00-10:00pm
Yisnakan/Advent Party, at Jakobs Restaurant, Gloucester Road, London
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Evening Vespers on the Feast of St. Stephan
Saturday, 26th December, 6:30pm, in St. Sarkis Church
Evening Vespers at St. Sarkis Church on the occasion of the Feast of St. Stephan, the first martyr of the Christian Church.
AGBU/Tekeyan Cultural Association
New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance
Thursday, 31st December, 7:30pm – 2:00am
New Year's Eve Dinner-Dance at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington, W8 5SY. As before, having seen the New Year in, those wishing to do so may proceed to St. Sarkis Church for a short service by Bp Hovakim and then return to the hotel until 2 am. The flyer contains all necessary information. Early booking will ensure your place.
New Year’s Eve Service
Friday, 1st January, 12:30am in St. Sarkis Church
Prayer for New Year and the Blessing of Pomegranates. For the Eastern nations, Pomegranate is considered to be the king of all fruits. It is not only because of the pleasing taste and medicinal properties, but also the top of the pomegranate is like a crown. There is a view that ancient royal crowns were prototyped from the pomegranate "crown".
Pomegranate has been known in the East since the 12th to the 7th centuries BC. Cartagena was known for its pomegranates. This is why the ancient Romans called the pomegranate malum punicum ‘Cartagena (Phoenician) apple’ and malum granatum ‘granular apple’. Pomegranate is also full of symbolism in Christianity. Pomegranate symbolizes the diversity of God's grace, the Church. Pomegranate, as a national symbol, has been widely used in Armenian architecture, carpet weaving, arts and crafts and other types of miniature (Gregory Khlatetsu, Taronatsi Toros, Toros Roslin painted, Hagpat and other Gospels). The Church likens the pomegranate to the interpretation of the word of the prophets, which are like a parable, with their thick bark covering the bitter sweetness of the Annunciation, the fruit of immortality, Christ.
Liturgical celebrations of the Primate in January 2016:
5th January, 5:30pm, in St. Sarkis Church
Christmas Vigil
6th January, 11:00am, in St. Yeghiche Church
Epiphany and Theophany of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
9th January, 11:00am, Divine Liturgy in Cardiff
Epiphany and Theophany of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (Christ Church Eglwys Crist Parish of St. David, Carmarthen Plwyf Dewi Sant, Caerfyrddin)
10th January, 1:00pm, Divine Liturgy in Birmingham
Epiphany and Theophany of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Saturday, 26th December, 6:30pm, in St. Sarkis Church
Evening Vespers at St. Sarkis Church on the occasion of the Feast of St. Stephan, the first martyr of the Christian Church.
AGBU/Tekeyan Cultural Association
New Year’s Eve Dinner-Dance
Thursday, 31st December, 7:30pm – 2:00am
New Year's Eve Dinner-Dance at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, Kensington, W8 5SY. As before, having seen the New Year in, those wishing to do so may proceed to St. Sarkis Church for a short service by Bp Hovakim and then return to the hotel until 2 am. The flyer contains all necessary information. Early booking will ensure your place.
New Year’s Eve Service
Friday, 1st January, 12:30am in St. Sarkis Church
Prayer for New Year and the Blessing of Pomegranates. For the Eastern nations, Pomegranate is considered to be the king of all fruits. It is not only because of the pleasing taste and medicinal properties, but also the top of the pomegranate is like a crown. There is a view that ancient royal crowns were prototyped from the pomegranate "crown".
Pomegranate has been known in the East since the 12th to the 7th centuries BC. Cartagena was known for its pomegranates. This is why the ancient Romans called the pomegranate malum punicum ‘Cartagena (Phoenician) apple’ and malum granatum ‘granular apple’. Pomegranate is also full of symbolism in Christianity. Pomegranate symbolizes the diversity of God's grace, the Church. Pomegranate, as a national symbol, has been widely used in Armenian architecture, carpet weaving, arts and crafts and other types of miniature (Gregory Khlatetsu, Taronatsi Toros, Toros Roslin painted, Hagpat and other Gospels). The Church likens the pomegranate to the interpretation of the word of the prophets, which are like a parable, with their thick bark covering the bitter sweetness of the Annunciation, the fruit of immortality, Christ.
Liturgical celebrations of the Primate in January 2016:
5th January, 5:30pm, in St. Sarkis Church
Christmas Vigil
6th January, 11:00am, in St. Yeghiche Church
Epiphany and Theophany of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
9th January, 11:00am, Divine Liturgy in Cardiff
Epiphany and Theophany of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (Christ Church Eglwys Crist Parish of St. David, Carmarthen Plwyf Dewi Sant, Caerfyrddin)
10th January, 1:00pm, Divine Liturgy in Birmingham
Epiphany and Theophany of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
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16th January, 3:00pm, in Oxford
Divine Liturgy
17th January, 11:00am, in St. Yeghiche Church
Divine Liturgy
19th January, in St. Sarkis Church
Ecumenical Prayer
22nd January, in St. Yeghiche Church
Ecumenical Prayer
24th January, in Dublin
Divine Liturgy
Divine Liturgy
17th January, 11:00am, in St. Yeghiche Church
Divine Liturgy
19th January, in St. Sarkis Church
Ecumenical Prayer
22nd January, in St. Yeghiche Church
Ecumenical Prayer
24th January, in Dublin
Divine Liturgy
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Prayer Intentions for December:
At this joyous period of advent, we invite our
faithful to continue to pray for our brothers and
sisters in the Middle East. That all may
experience the mercy of God who never tires of
forgiving, and that families, especially those who
suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus Christ a sign
of certain hope.
Editorial:
The main objective of the diocesan e-newsletter is to serve and reach out to Armenians throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The community members and organisations are welcome to send their announcements for the e-newsletter, including information not only about public events but also about important family events such as christening, matrimony or passing away.
The main objective of the diocesan e-newsletter is to serve and reach out to Armenians throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. The community members and organisations are welcome to send their announcements for the e-newsletter, including information not only about public events but also about important family events such as christening, matrimony or passing away.
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Worship Services in the Armenian Churches
Services are held in the Armenian Churches in London every Sunday starting at 11:00 am. In Manchester, there is a service on the 1st Sunday of the month. For further details, please contact the parish nearest to you:
Services are held in the Armenian Churches in London every Sunday starting at 11:00 am. In Manchester, there is a service on the 1st Sunday of the month. 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 Cathedral
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/
Other Parishes of our Diocese:
Cardiff - Tel: + 44 771 279 2304, +44 2920779248. john@jagproperties.co.uk
Dublin - Tel: +44 2891 863559. http://www.armenians.ie/
Birmingham – Tel: +44 121 675 1469. St John’s Church, Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4EA Oxford - Tel: +44 7810 490242. armenian.society@studentsclub.ox.ac.uk
Cardiff - Tel: + 44 771 279 2304, +44 2920779248. john@jagproperties.co.uk
Dublin - Tel: +44 2891 863559. http://www.armenians.ie/
Birmingham – Tel: +44 121 675 1469. St John’s Church, Stratford Road, Birmingham, B11 4EA Oxford - Tel: +44 7810 490242. armenian.society@studentsclub.ox.ac.uk
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
The Armenian Vicarage
Iverna Gardens
London, W8 6TP
or email: primatesoffice@armenianchurch.co.uk
The Primate’s Office
The Armenian Vicarage
Iverna Gardens
London, W8 6TP
or email: primatesoffice@armenianchurch.co.uk
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Editorial Board:
His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate
Garen Arevian
Hovik Hovhannisyan Aznive Simon
Gagik Stepan-Sarkissian Sossi Yerissian
His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate
Garen Arevian
Hovik Hovhannisyan Aznive Simon
Gagik Stepan-Sarkissian Sossi Yerissian
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