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The official online publication of the Primate’s Office of the Diocese of the Armenian Church of Great Britain and Ireland Issue 28 (Volume 4), 13 July 2013

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LESS THAN TWO DAYS FOR THE ARMENIAN FESTIVAL IN LONDON

Thanks to the generosity of supporters and friends of the Primate’s Office of the Armenian Church in the UK and Ireland, the third annual ArmenianStreet Festival has over 24 impressive prizes for the annual Raffle. If you have not yet purchased your raffle tickets yet (£1 each), it is never too late. You can still purchase as many as you want by contacting the Primate’s Office: 0208 127 8364, or Mimi at

07931 377 537.

Meanwhile, all the other subcommittees are in full force operation ready to welcome our guests and people

at the Festival this Sunday, 14 July, 2013, 12:00 noon to 6:00pm. An impressive menu of delicious

Armenian and Middle Eastern food has been prepared together with a bar serving cold drinks including

water, wine and beer. A special corner is designated as the Armenian Cognac and Cigars Tavern. Coffee,

tea and cakes will be served in the Gulebnkian Hall. Two big marquees and 14 stalls will adorn Iverna

Gardens for the guests of the Festival to enjoy the food and drinks and browse the various merchandise sold

by the vendors. The Armenian Akhtamar Armenian Dance group will perform traditional Armenian dances,

a couple will dance professional tango dances, 4 Armenian School in the UK and Ireland will recite songs,

poetry and dance, and a concert will be offered inside the Church as part of the entertainment programme.

See you on Sunday ..JIRAYRJOLAKIAN - GUEST SPEAKER

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MASS COMMUNICATIONS AND ARMENIAN MEDIA IN EUROPE

A discussion under the auspices of the Primate on the role and contemporary understanding of Armenian media and mass communications in Europe with Mr JirayrJolakian, the editor of Nor Haratch newspaper (Paris) and DrHratchTchilingirian of Oxford Armenian Studies. (The discussion will be held in Armenian, with short briefings in English). Tuesday, 16 July, 7:30 PM. St. Sarkis Church Nvart Gulbenkian Hall, London W8 6TP.

JirayrJolakian

ACYF MEMBERS DRENCHED IN “HOLY WATER”

Last Sunday, 7 July 2013, on the Feast of the Transfiguration (Vardavar), a group of the members of the Armenian Church Youth Fellowship (ACYF) gathered in the Vicarage to celebrate the Feast of Vardavarwith the traditional water splashing. The members first enjoyed watching the Wimbeldon Tennis final, rejoicing in Andy Murray’s victory. This was followed by a snack-break when a table was set up with finger food and drinks on a table next to the Vicarage garden. Then came in the water drenching game! Within a few minutes the ground of the church complex were covered with water leaving almost all present in wet clothes drenched from head to toe! Before, during, and following the games members of the ACYF sat around the table and were engaged in several discussions addressing various subjects of interest and concern to them. His Grace Bp Vahan was in and out during the afternoon and evening celebrations having to attend several other engagements on that day.For information about the ACYF’s forthcoming events and projectsplease contact the ACYF at: ACYF@armenianchurch.co.uk.

LORD ARA DARZI RECEIVES HONORARY DOCTORATE

The Rt Hon Professor the Lord Ara Darzi of Denham KBE received the Third Honorary Doctorate offered by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) at the June conferring ceremony 2013 which was held in the National Concert Hall on Thursday 6th June 2013. Lord Ara Darzi, an alumnus of RCSI also delivered the keynote address to approximately 260 graduates. The first Honorary Doctorate was awarded in 2011 to former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese. In 2012 Professor Fr. Michael Kelly, Jesuit and internationally renowned expert on HIV/AIDS was awarded the second RCSI honorary doctorate.Lord Darzi was born in Iraq to Armenian parents displaced by the 1915 Genocide. He moved to Ireland at the age of 17 and pursued his medical studies.He is one of the world's leading surgeons at the Imperial College London, where he holds Hamlyn Chair of Surgery, specialising in the field of minimally invasive and robot- assistedsurgery, having pioneered many new techniques and technologies. Congratulations to Lord Darzi, his family and parents, for this great milestone and recognition, and for making Armenians proud.

BP VAHAN CELEBRATEDVARDAVARAT ST YEGHICHE

The Right Revd Bp Vahan Hovhanessian, Primate, was the celebrant of the Divine Liturgy, Badarak, at St Yeghiche Church in Cranley Gardens, London, last Sunday, 7 July, 2013 on the occasion of the Major Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. His Grace celebrated Badarak and delivered the homily reflecting on the theme of the Feast of the day. “The Feast of the Transfiguration, being one of the five major annual feasts of the Armenian Church is important for us,” said the Primate, “because it is an event that confirms the divinity of Jesus our Lord and offers an invitation to each and everyone of us to follow the Lord who, alone, is capable of renewing our life on this earth and transfiguring it on to eternally.” The Primate reminded the faithful gathered that we are the descendants of a nation that has experienced God’s transfiguration in our own lives being transfigured from the ashes of the Genocide to an independent republic and a thriving diaspora. Assisting Bp Vahan at the altar where the altar servers of St Yeghiche Church and TubirHovikHovhannissyan, member of the Deacons’ Training Programme.

BADARAK THIS SUNDAY, 14 JULY STARTS AT 10:00AM

In an effort to help the faithful, altar servers and members of the choir to be at the Armenian Festival and assume their volunteer work on time the Councils of the St Yeghiche and St Sarkis Churches decided to schedule the start of the Badarak on this Sunday, Festival Day, 14 July 2013 one hour earlier than the regular starting time. So please mark your calendars, iPhones, & Galaxies and join us this Sunday at 10:00AM for the beginning of the Sunday Church services. According to this schedule, Badarak and hokehankisd services should be concluded by noon. At St Sarkis Church morning service will start at 10:00AM followed by the Badarak at 10:30. Morning service at St Yeghiche will start at 9:30, Badarak at 10:00. You can read more about the Sunday services on the official website of the Armenian Church in the UK (www.armenianchurch.co.uk), or by receiving our weekly E-Newsletter. To do so, please forward your e- mail address to: information@armenianchurch.co.uk.

FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE

This year, the Festival Raffle tickets are available in advance. An impressive list of prizes, including a round-trip Airline ticket to Cyprus, Jewellery by Tateossian, a meal for four at The Abingdon Restaurant and other prizes are confirmed for this year’s raffle. To purchase your Raffle tickets please call Mimi Heghoyan on 07931 377 537; send an e-mail to: festival@armenianchurch.co.uk; or contact the Primate’s Office: 0208 127 8364.

PLAY BACKGAMMON @ FESTIVAL AND WIN A PRIZE

Don’t miss your chance to play the community and win a prize!As in the previous years, this year also the Armenian Festival Committee (ASF) is designating a corner in the Festival floor-plan on the St Sarkis Church grounds for a Tavli/Nardi tournament. Registration in the tournament is: £5. You can win the 1st Prize - £50 or the 2nd Prize - £30. Please contact Anais at: (m) 07931377539, e- mail:anaishegoyan@yahoo.co.ukfor further information or to book your place as there are only 32 spaces available!!

STOP BY THE PRIMATE’S OFFICE’S STALL IN THE FESTIVAL

Among the sixteen stalls participating in this year’s Armenian Festival this Sunday, 14 July, will be the stall by the Primate’s Office, managed by Mrs Tamara Stephan. The stall will showcase and have on sale Armenian books, Books about the Armenian culture, history and theology, souvenirs, CDs and DVDs. So while enjoying our beautiful Festival, why not stop by our stall, browse what is on display and say hello to Tamara.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:  PLEASE HELP US HELP A YOUNG ARMENIAN MAN: The Primate’s Office received the following plea for help. “Arthur is an 18 year old

man from St Petersburg in Russia. He is battling with Hodgkin’s lymphoma for two years. Arthur initial treatment in Russia, with radiotherapy, chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant, was not successful. He suffered a relapse. If you want to help Arthur thourhg the Armenian Church Trust please make your donation payable to “Armenian Church Trust UK” and post it to: The Primate’s Office, c/o HyeDoon, Cheniston Gardens, London W8 6TG. God bless.

 BIBLE STUDY: There will be no Bible study session this Thursday, 18 July.  CHURCH REGISTRY:Click here for May 2013 Church Registry.

The Primate’s Office c/o HyeDoon, 25 Cheniston Gardens, London W8 6TG www.armenianchurch.co.uk information@armenianchurch.co.uk