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Thursday 18 April 2019

Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland

Armenian Church News

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Friday Evening Vigils to be held at St. Yeghiche Church

Friday Evening Vigils to be held at St. Yeghiche Church

There has been a change of venue for Friday’s Lenten vigil.
Today and on April 5th, the weekly Vigil services will take place at St Yeghiche Church. At the end of the service, the Lenten dinner will be served.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

These are unique interactive services, during which congregation participates actively not only in singing the beautiful Armenian hymns (Շարականներ) but also prayers of Confession written by Catholicos Nerces the Gracious (XII).
Church Service starts at 6:30 pm.
Lenten dinner at 7.30 entrance fee: £5.
Venue: St. Yeghiche Church, 13B Cranley Gardens, SW7 3BB. Nearest Tube Station Gloucester Road

Sunrise Service During the Great lent period

Sunrise services will be held at the small chapel in Arachnortaran every Wednesday morning at 10:30 am. Faithful are welcome to join. Venue: Bishop’s House, 27 Haven Green, W5 2NZ. Nearest tube station: Ealing Broadway

Children's club

Children’s club will meet on Saturday 30th March. Children can attend with their parents and learn Biblical Stories. They also learn how to pray before the meal. The children’s club meets fortnightly on 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. The next meeting is on March 30th.

It is led by Mrs Anna Henden and her assistant Miss Vanuhi Petrossian. Pastoral counselling is provided by Rev. Fr. Nshan Alaverdyan. “Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. When he had placed his hands on them, he went on from there." (Mathew 19:14-15)

Mid-Lenten Luncheon, MICHINK

Primate participated in mid-Lenten Luncheon, MICHINK, organised by St Yeghiche Ladies Guild at Navasartian centre on Wednesday 27th March. Primate spoke in length about the meaning of the Great lent as well as introducing various Church activities that the diocese is involved.
The function was well attended by Church members. There was a cultural programme as well with the participation of ladies displaying their talents in poetry and singing. Primate extended his appreciations to the organisers.

Scriputre of the Week

Is 65:8-25
Phil 3:1-4:9
Lk 17:20-18:14

the Sunday of unrighteous Judge

In the Armenian Church Tradition the 5th Sunday of the Great Lent is called the Sunday of unrighteous Judge.

Through the parables in the Gospel of Luke, Jesus teaches us that we should pray continuously and persistently like the widow appealing her case to the judge. While we pray we should be as humble as the tax collector asking for the God’s mercy. These parable encourages us that our prayers will not be left unanswered.

Prayer for Mother's day

As we celebrate the Mother’s day in the UK on Sunday 31st March and in Armenia on the 7th April, we invite our faithful to join us for prayers.

O Christ, our Lord and God,
Guardian of all,
May your right hand be upon our Mothers and sisters,
Both day and night,
while at home and traveling,
While sleeping and awake,
So that they may be happy, strong and healthy.

7-day Pilgrimage to Italy and audience with His Holiness Pope Francis

Travel dates: 5th to 11th May 2019
(Naples, 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 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

Please note any bookings made after 31st March will incur a surcharge.

Tour Itinerary

WHO REMEMBERS THE ARMENIANS? - A FORGOTTEN GENOCIDE

Often described as 'the first modern genocide', the Armenian Genocide led to the deaths of 1.5 million people during the First World War. Historian and Armenian Ambassador to the UK - Dr Arman Kirakosian will deliver a lecture detailing the events that took place. The talk will also cover Armenia today and it's the relationship with Turkey and the UK. There will be a chance for a Q&A at the end.
The talk will be held in theatre 0.22 (bottom floor), Law/Politics Building on Park Place in Cardiff.

Date And Time
Tue, 9 April 2019
18:00 – 19:30

Law Building Cardiff University
70 Park Place
Cardiff
CF10 3AT
United Kingdom

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

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