Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland

View in browser   Armenian Church News       Latest issue of newsletter     Քրիստոս Յարեաւ Ի Մեռելոց   The Primate, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan celebrated Easter Sunday Divine Liturgy at St. YeghicheChurch in London. His Grace was joined by The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Court of St James’s accompanied by Mrs Kirakossian, representatives of Armenian Embassy, benefactors of the Armenian Church and hundreds of faithful. Delivering His message, the Primate congratulated the attendees on Easter. Reflecting on the meaning of Resurrection, he invited the faithful to take part and share the joy of the Resurrection.  The liturgy was then followed by festive celebrations of Easter Luncheon organised by the Primates’ Ladies Committee.   Please click here to read the full text of the sermon     The Primate expressed solidarity with Christians in Sri Lanka and condemned the violent actions against Christians   In a statement, His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan condemned the violent attacks against Christians in Sri Lanka and invited faithful to pray for the innocent, as well as Gods Mercy in aiding those who have been wounded as a result of these heinous acts . He particularly said. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Christians in Sri Lanka who became victims of such a heinous crime while celebrating holy Easter. We strongly condemn this act of violence and pray for the victims and their families. We have to keep in mind that they have died with Christ and therefore they shall live with him also . In the words of St. Paul “For we know that Christ being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over” ( cc Rm 6: 8-9).     Crosses for men, women and children are available from the Primate’s office. Please call 020 8998 9210 or email primatesoffice@armeniandiocese.org.uk       The Church News objectives are:   To inform the wider public and its constituency members about activities of the Primate, organisations under the auspices of the Primate: ACT UK, ACYO, Ladies Committee Worldwide Armenian Church Parishes Upcoming events in the community   Primates' Report     PLEASE SUPPORT OUR MISSION   If you'd like to make a donation to Armenian Church of The UK online please click on the My Donate button. Your donation will make a huge difference.   GiftAid form     The Primate's Office Bishop's House, Ealing, London W5 2NZ Email:primatesoffice@armeniandiocese.org.uk Tel: 020 8998 9210     This email was sent to tr8seta@gmail.com You received this email because you are registered with the Armenian Diocese of the UK and Ireland to receive our newsletters   Unsubscribe here     © 2019 Armenian Diocese of the UK and Ireland     View in browser

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