Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland

View in browser   Armenian Church News       Latest issue of newsletter     Canon Patrick was awarded Pontifical blessings during the Armenian Genocide Commemorating event in St. Davids, Wales   On Sunday, the 28th of April, the Primate attended St David’s Cathedral in Wales to commemorate the Armenian Genocide with the local Armenian community and representatives from the Anglican Church in Wales. During the service, he presented the Pontifical blessings award (ԳՒՐ ՀԱՅՐԱՊԵՏԱԿԱՆ ՕՐՀՆՈՒԹԵՆ) to Canon Patrick Thomas, Canon Chancellor of St. David’s, in recognition of his services and support to the Armenian people and the Armenian nation. On relating His Holiness’ salutations and blessings to Canon Thomas, the Primate quoted His Holiness’ message that read: “at this joyous occasion today, we express our gratitude to you for the admirable work you have done for our people, for many years. Through your publications and presentations at international forums; you have persistently supported efforts to condemn the Armenian Genocide.” Canon Patrick is the author of publications such as “Remembering the Armenian Genocide 1915” and “From Carmarthen to Karabagh”. He has been supportive of our people in many ways and remains a staunch advocate of the Armenian cause. During the ecumenical prayer service the Primate also read a short poem written by Antony Abadjian on the occasion of his pilgrimage to St Khach Church on Aghtamar island. The Primate further thanked the local community and particularly Mr John Torosyan for their hard work. Armenians and their friends from London, Manchester and Ireland joined the Welsh Armenians to commemorate the day.     Please click here to read the full text of Canon Patrick's presentation on ARMENIAN GENOCIDE at ST DAVIDS CATHEDRAL 28 APRIL 2019     April 24th Armenian genocide commemoration in Dublin.   His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan visited Dublin on April 24th to participate in a commemoration event of the 104th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The event was organised by the local Armenian Community at Christ’s Church Anglican Cathedral of Dublin. The speakers were Professor John Horne – Historian/TCD, Dr Dana Walrath – Atlantic Fellow GBHI/TCD and Dr Arman Kirakossian – Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia. Varazdat Khachatryan (Pianist) played Armenian and classical music, Sebouh Baghdoyan (Soloist) from Vienna performed pieces from Armenian liturgical music. Representatives of different Churches in Dublin and government attended the event, which was concluded by the remarks of bishop Manukyan and Archbishop Michael Jackson, the Primate of the Anglican Church in Ireland. A short prayer followed in front of Khachkar led by Bishop Manukyan and Archbishop Michael. The Primate thanked Archbishop Michael Jackson and the Dean of the Cathedral - Dermot Dunne, as well as the organizing committee members Mr Paul Manook and Harut Shahenyan. Please click here to read the full text of the Primate’s speech and the programme of the event. At the end of the commemoration service, a Photographic Exhibition on The Making of the Khachkar Memorial for Ireland was inaugurated.           Armenian Book club   Armenian book club with Armen Saruhanyan will meet at the Bishops house to read the poetry of Rupen Sevag on Thursday, 2nd May 7: 30 pm.     Art Wellbeing for women   The club will meet at Bishops house, located at 27 Haven Green, London W5 2NZ on May 4th 11 am – 1pm. .     Children's club    Saturday, 4th May, 2 -3:30 pm Those who would like to bring their Children please contact primatesoffice@ armeniandiocese.org.uk by 21th April with the names of the children.     Bible Study   The Bible Study group will be meeting on Wednesday 1st May 2019 at 7.30 pm At: 27 Haven Green, Ealing London W5 2NZ at 7.30 pm (The entrance is on Woodville Road)       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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