Diocesan Community Events
Explore services, celebrations, and community programmes hosted by the Diocese of the Armenian Church of the UK and Ireland for our faithful across the country.
19 July - Armenian Summer Festival
This year’s annual Armenian Summer Festival is happening SUNDAY, 19TH JULY.
Free Entry, from 12 pm to 6 pm at NORTH ACTON PLAYING FIELDS.
Come for an afternoon of delicious homemade food, family fun, traditional music and dancing, and performances from local and guest talents.
Contact info@asflondon.co.uk for questions, inquiries about stall hire, artist call, or to offer your time as a volunteer.
14 June - Special Divine Liturgy at St Sarkis Church
With the blessings of HG Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Very Reverend Fr. Movses Sargsyan, a member of the Brotherhood of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin, will celebrate the Divine Liturgy and deliver the sermon at St Sarkis Church.
7 June - Badarak at Oxford’s Pembroke College
Pembroke College Oxford, Diocese of the Armenian Church in the UK and Ireland and Oxford Armenia foundation invite you to Armenian Divine Liturgy at Pembroke College Chapel on Sunday, 7 June 2026, at 11:00 AM.
31 May - Special Episcopal Divine Liturgy at St Sarkis
The Diocese of the Armenian Church in the UK and Ireland warmly invites all faithful and friends to join us for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at St. Sarkis Armenian Church on Sunday, 31 May.
24 May - St Sarkis Festival
Immerse yourself in the fellowship of Pentecost and celebrate with food, music, and culture.
All are welcome to St Sarkis Festival on 24 May 2026 at St Sarkis Armenian Church, Iverna Gardens!
3 May – Richard III Solo Performance
A rare opportunity to witness a Grand Prix-winning mono performance of Shakespeare's Richard III, performed and directed by International Theatre Festival Laureate Aram Hovhannisyan. The evening will be followed by an Art & Wine painting session, booked separately.
2 May - Don Quixote Solo Performance / Art & Wine
For one evening only, join us for a special Grand Prix-Winning Mono Performance of Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote, performed and directed by Aram Hovhannisyan. The evening will be followed by an Art & Wine painting session, booked separately.
24 April — Candlelight Concert – Dedicated to the 111th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
Organised by Stockbridge Music Hub in collaboration with Stockbridge Church and held under the auspices of the Diocese, the concert will offer a space for remembrance and prayerful reflection, honouring the memory of the victims of 1915.
Holy Week Services
The Holy Week is a very short Church period, but it is nonetheless the most eventful and important one for all Christians. During it, the Church closely follows the last scenes of our Lord's life. Join the Holy Week services at your local parish.
5 April — Easter Lunch
Celebrate Easter with the whole family at the Armenian Diocesan Centre in Brentford. Enjoy a buffet lunch, live music, dancing, coloured eggs, children's activities, raffle prizes, and more.
28 March – Sound of Spiritual Armenia
An uplifting concert dedicated to Holy Week and Easter, featuring masterpieces of medieval Armenian sacred music, Komitas choral works, and beloved works by Armenian composers. Performed by a talented ensemble of soloists at St Sarkis Church, Kensington.
Lenten Season Services
This Great Lent, join us for solemn weekly services at London's St Sarkis Church, at Arajnortaran (Armenian Diocesan Centre), or online on Zoom.
11 March — Michink: Special Family Lenten Luncheon
The Parish of St Yeghiche Armenian Church warmly invites you to celebrate Michink (Mid-Lent) at a special family luncheon hosted by the Our Ladies Guild on Wednesday 11 March 2026 at 12:30pm.