Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland

View in browser   Armenian Church News   Latest E-Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 13 28 April 2018     Click to view the full PDF of the newsletter   DUBLIN PRAYER SERVICE   On 22 April 2018, this year's 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide took place in Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. The service, which had been organised by the Armenian Church and Community in Ireland was presided over by Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, who had travelled from London. Also present at the service were church leaders from other denominations in Ireland. Read more about it in the newsletter.   ACTON PRAYER SERVICE   On 23rd of April, on the occasion of 103rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, an ecumenical prayer service was served at St. Mary's church, Acton. The service was presided over by His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan and Bishop Peter of Willesden, Diocese of London. During his speech Bishop Hovakim Manukyan mentioned that unpunished crimes bring new crimes, and we pray for Middle East, because 100 years ago the same happened to Armenians what's happening to people from different faiths today.   Armenian prayers, biblical readings and hymns for canon of Holy Martyrs of 1915 were incorporated into the prayer services, which were sang by a joint choir of St. Yeghiche and St. Sarkiss churches, led by Hovhannes Arakelyan. Members of the community, ACYO, Anglican and Syriac churches, children from the Armenian Sunday school read prayers for peace in Middle East, Armenia, England and for fraternity & reconciliation in the world. At the end of the service, Shakeh Major Tchilingirian led a circle dance of the participants outside the church.         NURAN ZORLU: TRACES OF THE ARMENIAN HOMELAND   A new programme – Armenian Connextions, opened at the Bishop's House in Ealing on Wednesday 25 April by award winning photographer Nuran Zorlu. During his fascinating talk, the packed hall of The Bishop's House travelled with Nuran through Iran, Turkey, Georgia and Armenia, not only admiring his beautiful photographs but learning about the history, architecture, art and culture   DR HRATCH TCHILINGIRIAN: ARE WE BECOMING VICTIMS OF FAKE NEWS?     Another new series started at The Bishop's House this week – Discussions on Contemporary Social and Ethical Issues, curated and led by Dr Hratch Tchilingirian.The first discussion was on the reality of “fake news”. In this session, Dr Tchilingirian discussed the effects of fake news and the moral/ethical implications of the blurring of the “truth”. It was a very lively conversations with exciting debates, with the whole room participating, where religious, political, social and moral aspects of news and fake news were discussed.     THE GENOCIDE MARCH ON APRIL 21   Demonstrators took to the streets of London on April 21 to commemorate and also ask for the recognition of the Genocide by British and Turkish governments. The march started at Marble Arch, where everyone joined with flags, banners and songs. The rally walked through the centre of London, with the community representatives and Bishop Hovakim Manukyan laying a wreath to The Cenotaph.     NEW PROGRAMMES AT THE BISHOP'S HOUSE   Read all about a series of brand new programmes at the Bishop's House, open to everyone. Find out more information, upcoming dates and details on the website.     Read about these topics in detail, learn about upcoming events and more in our newsletter     GO TO OUR ASK THE BISHOP SECTION ON THE WEBSITE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, IDEAS, SUGGESTIONS AND CONCERNS     Registered office address: Kemp House 152-160 City Road, London EC1V 2NX Correspondence address: 27 Haven Green,  London W5 2NZ   0208 998 9210   primatesoffice@armeniandiocese.org.uk   Website : armeniandiocese.org.uk     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     © 2016 Armenian Diocese of the UK and Ireland