Diocese of The Armenian Church of the United Kingdom & Ireland

10/09/2026

This Sunday, we will praise and venerate the life-giving Cross of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. We will speak about the power of God and the Holy Cross being a ladder that unites heaven and earth.

His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan will be celebrating the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross at St Sarkis Church in London.

Bring your friends and family! 🙏

08/09/2026

TOGETHER WE CELEBRATE ARMENIAN CULTURE & SPIRIT with Primavera Foundation of Armenia

👉 Watch the reportage of a charitable concert that took place on 6th of February 2026, held under the auspices of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryNMI-m7la8

This beautiful occasion united audiences through classical, Armenian traditional, and sacred music.

We express our sincere gratitude to:
The Manoukian Charitable Foundation & Saint Yeghiche Parish
Mr James Bly
Mr Sirak Chobanyan & His Family
Mr Grigor Melkonyan & His Family
Mr Artur Tovmasyan
Mr & Mrs Beatriz & Vasily Pasetchnik
Ms Nune Alekyan
Lusine Danielyan
Ms Elena Yakovleva
London Visitors Hotel

Audio & Video – Hamaink Armenian News UK

Support Primavera Foundation's work: https://primavera-foundation.am/support/

TOGETHER WE CELEBR...

08/09/2026

Orthodox and Pentecostal Church leaders met at the Armenian Diocesan Centre for an evening of food, fellowship, relationship-building, and inspiration.

The gathering provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen friendships, exchange experiences and reflect on our shared Christian witness and mission.

We thank all the Church leaders who attended and our dedicated team for their warm and generous hospitality.

📷 Photo credit: Mike Royal, General Secretary of Churches Together in England (CTE)

07/09/2026

On Sunday, 6 September 2026, His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Great Britain and Ireland, celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the homily at Holy Trinity Armenian Church in Manchester.

Reflecting on the day’s Gospel reading, in which Christ heals a man who was deaf and had difficulty speaking, Bishop Hovakim emphasised the importance of listening to God’s Word amid the many distractions and competing voices of the modern world.

His Grace reminded the congregation that truly listening to God means allowing His Word to enter our hearts, correct us and transform our lives. Before speaking to others about the Gospel, Christians must first listen to God and put His teaching into practice.

Following the service, members of the congregation gathered for a warm and joyful time of fellowship. Everyone enjoyed a delicious luncheon lovingly prepared by the Ladies’ Guild.

Bishop Hovakim expressed his sincere appreciation to the parish leadership, the Ladies’ Guild, and all those who contributed to the service and gathering. He offered his prayers for the continued spiritual growth, unity, and flourishing of the Armenian community in Manchester.

👉Watch the full service: https://www.youtube.com/live/1sM2HzK2Ss0?
👉 Read the sermon on our website: https://www.armenianchurch.org.uk/news/bishop-hovakim-manukyan-celebrates-the-divine-liturgy-in-manchester

05/09/2026

It becomes increasingly difficult to hear the silent voice of God in today's struggling world. "Be opened", said Christ as He put His hand on the man's ear, inviting us to open ours to His voice.

Bring your friends and family to Church this Sunday!

04/09/2026

God speaks through our hearts to give us wisdom, comfort, and direction. But are we listening?

Come to Church this Sunday, and bring your friends and family!

31/08/2026

31/08/2026

On Sunday, 30 August 2026, His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Great Britain and Ireland, celebrated the Divine Liturgy and delivered the sermon at St Yeghiche Armenian Church in London.

Reflecting on Christ’s calming of the storm, Bishop Hovakim reminded the congregation that faith does not mean that we will face no storms in life; rather, it means knowing that Christ is with us in the midst of them.

Drawing upon the words of the Armenian penitential hymn, “O Good Captain, be the refuge of my soul,” His Grace encouraged the faithful to turn to Christ in times of illness, loss, family difficulty, and uncertainty.

He also offered three important reasons for attending church each Sunday: to give thanks to God, to seek His wisdom and help, and to strengthen the spiritual temple within us. He especially encouraged families to bring their children to church, so that they may grow in faith and always know where to turn when they face life’s challenges.

At the conclusion of the service, Bishop Hovakim announced the forthcoming celebrations marking the 25th anniversary of the consecration of St Yeghiche Armenian Church. He invited the congregation to save the date - Sunday, 11 October 2026 - for the Festal Divine Liturgy and Jubilee Concert celebrating this important milestone in the life of the church.

👉 https://www.armenianchurch.org.uk/news/christ-is-with-us-in-the-storm 🙏

24/08/2026

On Sunday, 23 August 2026, His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Armenian Diocese of Great Britain and Ireland, visited St Karapet Armenian Church in Cardiff, accompanied by deacons from London.

During the Divine Liturgy, Bishop Hovakim preached a sermon entitled “The Temple of the Living God,” based on the words of St Paul: “For we are the temple of the living God” (2 Corinthians 6:16).

Reflecting on the Holy Mother of God as the living temple who received Christ within herself, Bishop Hovakim reminded the faithful that every Christian is called to become a dwelling place for God: “The great question of the Christian life is not simply whether we believe that God exists. The question is whether we allow Him to live within us.”

He encouraged the faithful to examine whether their lives reflect the presence of Christ through forgiveness, compassion, service and love, stressing that if Christ dwells within us, His peace and mercy should reach others through us.

At the conclusion of the service, the traditional Blessing of Grapes (Khaghoghorhnek) was conducted, continuing the celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God.

The day concluded with a joyful community gathering, providing an opportunity for fellowship and strengthening the bonds between the Diocese and the Armenian community in Cardiff.

👉 Read more on our website: https://www.armenianchurch.org.uk/news/bishop-hovakim-visits-armenian-community-in-cardiff