Friday 1 March 2019

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The new Armenian Ambassador was welcomed at St. Yeghiche Church
 
On Sunday 24th February 2019, His Excellency Dr Arman Kirakossian, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Court of St James’s, accompanied by Mrs Kirakossian, attended the Divine Liturgy presided over by His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan who also conducted a special blessing and thanksgiving prayer.

At the end of the Divine Liturgy Bishop Hovakim introduced His Excellency to the congregation and wished him a successful term in office on behalf of the Diocesan and Parish Councils as well as the parishioners.

His Excellency, Ambassador Dr Kirakossian thanked the Primate and those in attendance whilst conveying to them his many objectives in the coming term.

Following the conclusion of the liturgy, a reception followed where the Community members had an opportunity to get acquainted with His Excellency.

 
 
 
The Many Lives of Calouste Gulbenkian
 

On Thursday, February 21st, St. Sarkis Church in London hosted a book launch dedicated to its benefactor and founder of the first Armenian church in London, the late Calouste Gulbenkian, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of this great philanthropist and benefactor of the Armenian Church and Nation.

The book launch was organised by the Armenian Institute. After the greeting by the Primate, Dr Susan Pattie welcomed the guests on behalf of the Armenian Institute. Dr Razmik Panossian, Director of Armenian Communities Department of Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation presented the author Dr Jonathan Colin who spoke about the research leading to his book and also about Calouste Gulbenkian. A reception followed at Nevarte Gulbenkian Hall, where the author signed books.
The event was attended by members of the Gulbenkian family, non-Armenian and Armenian guests as well as many London Armenians.

 
 
 
Primate will consecrate Armenian Khachkar at Canterbury Cathedral
on Saturday, March  2nd
 
The Khachkar has been carved in Canterbury by Vartan Moskofian, who is of Armenian descent, and John Meardon, the Cathedral’s former Receiver General, from a block of imported Armenian tuff stone. It stands nearly 2 meters tall and will be positioned in the Memorial Garden of the Cathedral Precincts, itself a memorial to the First World War and a fitting place for a work dedicated to commemoration and reconciliation.
 
 
7-day Pilgrimage to Italy and audience with His Holiness Pope Frances
 
Travel dates: 5th to 11th May 2019
(Rome, Vatican, Florence and Venice)

The visit will include a general audience with Pope Francis, meeting with Church dignitaries, ecumenical prayers, visit different Churches and shrines, catacombs as well as an excursion in the Armenian monastery of St. Lazaro.

BA Flights from London Heathrow
Flights from London Heathrow to Rome Fiumicino
BA 546 G 05MAY LHRFCO Departure Time: 10.45am Arrival to Rome 14.25pm
Returning to London Heathrow from Venice
BA 597 G 11MAY VCELHR Departure Time:20.40pm Arrival to London 22.00pm

Please contact Ms Hrachik Sarian via email: primatesoffice@armeniandiocese.org.uk or Tel: 020 8998 9210 for all inquiries related to the Pilgrimage
To secure your place a deposit of £ 200 is required by 28th February
 
Tour Programme
 
 
The Business Caring Formula by Emma Arakelyan 
 
On Monday February the 18th, the AGBU Young Professionals in co-operation with the Armenian Societies of UCL, LSE and King's College hosted Emma Arakelyan, an ex EY New York Partner, ex Accenture New York Managing Director, New York University Adjunct Professor, Columbia University Business School Featured Speaker and CEO & Co-Founder at Orion Worldwide Innovations, who presented her new book "The Business Caring Formula". The event was highly energetic, successful and very engaging where Emma shared her book themes and what it takes to build a new leadership lifestyle to a 30+ audience at UCL. Learn more about Emma's book, blog coaching, and podcast you may visit www.emmaarakelyan.com. The book is also available on Amazon.com
 
 
 
Programmes at Bishop's House
 
 
Children's Clube - March 9, at 2-3:30 pm,
 
Bible Study Group - March 6, 7:30 pm, 
 
ART wellbeing for Women- March 16, 12 -2 pm, 
 
 
 
Armenian Crosses
 
Crosses for men, women and children are available from the Primate’s office.
Please call 020 8998 9210 or email primatesoffice@armeniandiocese.org.uk
 
 
 
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