Armenian Institute... SWALLOWS AND ARMENIANS By Karen Babayan

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SECRET NATION - Book Launch 'The Hidden Armenians of Turkey' - Avedis Hadjian

View this email in your browser The Armenian Institute is a London-based charity (charity registration number: 1088410) dedicated to making Armenian culture and history a living experience through innovative programmes, educational resources, workshops, exhibits and performances. Its work is supported by voluntary donations from Friends, Patrons and Benefactors. For more information about the Armenian Institute or to find out about supporting the important work of the Institute, please visit our website at www.armenianinstitute.org.uk, contact us at info@armenianinstitute.org.uk, or call 020 7938 3336.  Copyright © 2019 Armenian Institute, All rights reserved. You are signed up to receive updates from the Armenian Institute, London. Our mailing address is: Armenian Institute Armenian Church Hall Iverna Gardens London, W8 6TP United Kingdom Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

Armenian News... A Topalian... 3 editorrials Including A Flyer of HARO STEPANIAN'S - KAJ NAZAR

BBC Radio World Service: The Forum

Thursday 28 February  2019

9:05 am UK time

[check BBC Radio website to listen to the program

after its transmission]

At the time of his death in 1955, the Armenian financier 

Calouste Gulbenkian was thought to be the world's

richest man. How did he achieve this, and keep his share in major oil companies despite their efforts to push him out?

Rajan Datar follows the life of the great art collector and philanthropist, 150 years after his birth with contributions from his great-grandson Martin Essayan, Gulbenkian biographer Dr Jonathon Conlin, and professor of business history. Joost Jonker

UK Premiere of the film 'Spitak'

Playing in Crystal Palace on 24 March,

The UK Premiere of an amazing film from Armenia called 'SPITAK will be shown Sun March 24th 7:30PM @ Everyman Cinema Crystal Palace, SE19 2TE 

as part of Crystal Palace International Film Festival

CPIFF; http://cpiff.co.uk . 

It is also nominated for 2 CPIFF awards: Best Feature Film and Best International Film. The Awards Finale is Saturday 30th March at Stanley Halls SE25 6AB

SPITAK

Directed by Alexander Kott

Armenia’s submission for Best Foreign Film at the 2019 OSCARS this is an impressive, epic film. Gor flies to Armenia from Moscow to search for his family stuck at the very epicentre of the earthquake. He rushes through what’s left from the town in search of his small house. On his way, he meets various characters, each one of them with his or her personal tragedy and challenge.

Armenia 98m

You can watch its trailer and book here: http://cpiff.co.uk/feature6/ 

London Armenian Opera

presents Haro Stepanian's

Kaj Nazar

on April 13 and 14 2019

see full details in the attachment.

Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland

View in browser   Armenian Church News   Some subscribers have reported that they have not been receiving our newsletters - firstly, please check your spam folders as sometimes emailing systems erroneously put emails in there. Also in Gmail accounts, check your "Promotions" tab and transfer the newsletter that may be in there into the "Primary" inbox. If someone still cannot find their newsletters, please forward this email on to them so that they can read these instructions.         Latest issue of newsletter     The new Armenian Ambassador was welcomed at St. Yeghiche Church   On Sunday 24th February 2019, His Excellency Dr Arman Kirakossian, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Armenia to the Court of St James’s, accompanied by Mrs Kirakossian, attended the Divine Liturgy presided over by His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan who also conducted a special blessing and thanksgiving prayer. At the end of the Divine Liturgy Bishop Hovakim introduced His Excellency to the congregation and wished him a successful term in office on behalf of the Diocesan and Parish Councils as well as the parishioners. His Excellency, Ambassador Dr Kirakossian thanked the Primate and those in attendance whilst conveying to them his many objectives in the coming term. Following the conclusion of the liturgy, a reception followed where the Community members had an opportunity to get acquainted with His Excellency.       The Many Lives of Calouste Gulbenkian   On Thursday, February 21st, St. Sarkis Church in London hosted a book launch dedicated to its benefactor and founder of the first Armenian church in London, the late Calouste Gulbenkian, on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of this great philanthropist and benefactor of the Armenian Church and Nation. The book launch was organised by the Armenian Institute. After the greeting by the Primate, Dr Susan Pattie welcomed the guests on behalf of the Armenian Institute. Dr Razmik Panossian, Director of Armenian Communities Department of Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation presented the author Dr Jonathan Colin who spoke about the research leading to his book and also about Calouste Gulbenkian. A reception followed at Nevarte Gulbenkian Hall, where the author signed books. The event was attended by members of the Gulbenkian family, non-Armenian and Armenian guests as well as many London Armenians.       Primate will consecrate Armenian Khachkar at Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday, March  2nd   The Khachkar has been carved in Canterbury by Vartan Moskofian, who is of Armenian descent, and John Meardon, the Cathedral’s former Receiver General, from a block of imported Armenian tuff stone. It stands nearly 2 meters tall and will be positioned in the Memorial Garden of the Cathedral Precincts, itself a memorial to the First World War and a fitting place for a work dedicated to commemoration and reconciliation.     7-day Pilgrimage to Italy and audience with His Holiness Pope Frances   Travel dates: 5th to 11th May 2019 (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 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 To secure your place a deposit of £ 200 is required by 28th February   Tour Programme     The Business Caring Formula by Emma Arakelyan    On Monday February the 18th, the AGBU Young Professionals in co-operation with the Armenian Societies of UCL, LSE and King's College hosted Emma Arakelyan, an ex EY New York Partner, ex Accenture New York Managing Director, New York University Adjunct Professor, Columbia University Business School Featured Speaker and CEO & Co-Founder at Orion Worldwide Innovations, who presented her new book "The Business Caring Formula". The event was highly energetic, successful and very engaging where Emma shared her book themes and what it takes to build a new leadership lifestyle to a 30+ audience at UCL. Learn more about Emma's book, blog coaching, and podcast you may visit www.emmaarakelyan.com. The book is also available on Amazon.com       Programmes at Bishop's House     Children's Clube - March 9, at 2-3:30 pm,   Bible Study Group - March 6, 7:30 pm,    ART wellbeing for Women- March 16, 12 -2 pm,        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     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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