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.
27 June - Armenian Summer Festival London 2027
SAVE THE DATE! Next year’s Armenian Summer Festival London is taking place on June 27th, 2027! See you next summer!
Join Bishop Hovakim on a 4-Day Pilgrimage to Venice
November 26-30, 2026
Join Bishop Hovakim Manukyan on an unforgettable pilgrimage to Venice, Burano and Verona, exploring its rich Armenian heritage, sacred sites, and timeless beauty.
25th Anniversary of the Consecration of St Yeghiche Church
11 October, 2026
With profound gratitude to Almighty God, we invite you to join us in commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Consecration of St. Yeghiche Armenian Church. Join us for a special Divine Liturgy and an evening celebration, including presentation of honours and a festive concert.
20 September - Harissa Day
Harissa Day is traditionally celebrated on the first Sunday after the Feast of the Holy Cross. This year, it will be observed on Sunday, 20 September. Come to the Armenian Diocesan Centre at 2:00 p.m. to enjoy a bowl + a soft drink for only £15 per person!
23 August - Divine Liturgy & Blessing of the Grapes at Cardiff
Celebrate Divine Liturgy with Bishop Hovakim Manukyan on August 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Cardiff’s St Garabed Armenian Church, followed by the traditional Blessing of the Grapes.
16 August - Armenia’s Tech College Lecture
On Sunday, 16 August 2026, join us after Feast of the Assumption & Blessing of the Grapes service at London’s St Sarkis Armenian Church for a special talk from FAR ACT, at 2:00 p.m.
16 August - Badarak & Blessing of the Grapes at St Yeghiche
Celebrate Feast of the Assumption with Bishop Hovakim at St Yeghiche Armenian Church on 16 August, 11:00 a.m. Blessing of the Grapes will follow the Divine Liturgy. All are welcome!
16 August - Special Episcopal Divine Liturgy at St Sarkis
At the invitation of Bishop Hovakim, His Grace Bishop Kirakos Davtyan, Primate of the Diocese of Georgia, will celebrate Badarak on 16 August at London’s St Sarkis Church.
15 August - Badarak & Blessing of the Grapes at Guildford
We invite you to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption with Divine Liturgy and the Blessing of the Grapes on Saturday, 15 August 2026, at St Mary’s Church in Perry Hill, Worplesdon, Guildford, Surrey GU3 3RE.
26 July - Aram Hovhannisyan’s Theatre & Cinema Creative Evening
Join us for a creative evening with the actor and director Aram Hovhannisyan on July 26th at the Armenian Diocesan Centre, 107 Ealing Road, TW8 0LF.
26 July - Private Art Exhibition
Narine Malkhasyan warmly invites you to her private art exhibition at Daku Coffee Kensington, 100 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4SG, on Sunday, 26 July, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
24 July - Sayat-Nova, A Concert Performance
A unique one-evening-only concert performance of “Sayat-Nova” is coming to the Armenian Diocesan Centre on Friday, 24 July, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are only £20!
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.
17 July - Aznavour Solo Performance by Aram Hovhannisyan
A unique mono-theatrical performance “Aznavaour” by Aram Hovhannisyan, for one day only on 17th July 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Armenian Diocesan Centre at 107 Ealing Road, TW8 0LF.
28 June - Presentation on Sose Women’s Issues NGO from Goris
We invite you to a special presentation on Sose Women’s Issues NGO, on Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 14:15 at the Gulbenkian Hall in Iverna Gardens, Kensington, London W8 6TP.
26 June - Armenian Medical Association Guest Lecture
"From Inflammation to Cancer: What’s Happening In Your Gut?” is a special guest lecture by Mr Karekin Keshinian, MD, FRCS, taking place on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at 25 Cheniston Gardens, London, W8 6TG.
21 June - Divine Liturgy in Birmingham with Visiting Clergy
This Sunday, June 21st, the Midlands Armenian Parish invites the faithful to join the celebration of the Divine Liturgy with a service by visiting clergy at 220 Lakey Lane, Birmingham, B28 8QU.
19 June - Armenian Studies Lecture: Ephrem Armenius
Come to the Eccles Room in Pembroke College in Oxford University on Friday, June 19 2026 from 4:00 p.m., for a second special lecture by Dr Andy Hilkens in their Armenian Studies Series: “Ephrem Armenius”.
17 June - Armenian Studies Lecture: Clement of Rome
Come to the Eccles Room in Pembroke College in Oxford University on Wednesday, June 17 2026 from 4:00 p.m., for a special lecture by Dr Andy Hilkens in their Armenian Studies Series: “Clement of Rome”.
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.