THIS WEEKEND
Saturday, 26 January 2012; 7:00 PM
Ecumenical Service for World Peace
This special church service is held on the occasion of the feast of St. Sarkis, the church's Name Day. This year it will be dedicated to the 90th Anniversary.
Presided by His Grace Bishop Vahan Hovhanessian, Primate of the Armenian Church in the UK and Ireland
The Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea and representatives of sister Churches and Armenian community organisations will be in attendance.
On this occasion the Trustees of St. Sarkis Church will be honouring Mr Paul Gulbenkian upon his retirement from the Church Trust after 40 years of dedicated service.
Join us for prayers for world peace
Sunday, 27 January, 11:00 AM
St. Sarkis Name Day Madagh, Traditional Harisa
On the occasion of the Feast of St. Sarkis and the Church's Name Day, the Blessing of Madagh will take place in the church courtyard following the Divine Liturgy, which will be celebrated by His Grace Bishop Vahan Hovhanessian, Primate of the Armenian Church in the UK and Ireland Traditional Harrisa will be distributed to the entire congregation.
We invite you to celebrate the Name Day of St. Sarkis Church with us, starting with the Divine Liturgy at 11:00 AM and by taking part in the blessing of Madaghfollowing the church service at 12:30 pm.
What is Matagh? The Armenian matagh is the old Christian tradition of agape, a meal of love shared by the first Christians. It also refers to Christian charity in general. According to the prayer in the Book of Rituals of the Armenian Church, the matagh is a memorial meal, which is also distributed to the poor. This year we will celebrate St. Sarkis with 'Harissa', the traditional Armenian dish (a sort of porridge made of stewed and boned chicken and coarsely ground soaked wheat). The dish has been passed on since ancient times and are offered on memorial or commemoration of significant events in the life of the community. Following the blessing of the matagh by the priest, it is distributed to the congregation and to the poor.
Sunday, 27 January, 11:30
AREV Children’s play group
Arev Children’s Play Group -- for Pre-School to 7 years old children at St. Sarkis Church -- is an exciting hour of fun through Armenian songs, storytelling and activities. Parents’ participation is essential. 11:30 am Programme in the Nevart Gulbenkian Hall; 12:30-12:45 children and parents attend church service. (see video)
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