The annual celebration of Araratian Week was solemnly marked at Pembroke College, Oxford, with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy and the Feast of Holy Etchmiadzin, gathering Armenian students, faithful of the Armenian community, scholars, and friends of Armenia in prayer and fellowship.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Armenian Church Trust Ltd (ACT UK) charity took place last Friday, May 29 2026, at the Armenian Diocesan Centre in Brentford. It offered an opportunity for an in-depth report and review of the charity’s work through the year 2025.

His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan took part in the Anglican–Orthodox Round Table held at Lambeth Palace in London, bringing together representatives of the Anglican and Orthodox Churches for discussions on ecumenical relations and contemporary challenges facing Christian communities.

On the Feast of Pentecost, a special celebration took place in the gardens of London’s St Sarkis Armenian Church in Kensington. Organised by St Sarkis Parish Council with the support of the ACYO “Avetis” London group, the festival brought the community together for a sunlit afternoon of joy, fellowship, and appreciation of Armenian food, music, and culture.

At the gracious invitation of His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland, His Grace Bishop Vahan Hovhannesian of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin visited London and presided over the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, 31 May, at St. Sarkis Armenian Church, Kensington.

On Sunday, 24 May 2026, on the Feast of Pentecost (Hogegalust), Bishop Hovakim Manukyan celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Sarkis Armenian Church in London and delivered a sermon reflecting on the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles in the Upper Room.

On Sunday, 17 May 2026, members of the Armenian Community in Dublin gathered at Christ Church Taney Parish to celebrate the Ascension of our Lord to heaven. We had the added pleasure of a retired visiting priest, Fr. Yeprem Kelegian, from Racine, Wisconsin, leading the Divine Liturgy with the blessing of His Grace Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, the Primate of the UK & Ireland.

On Sunday, 17 May 2026, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St Yeghiche Armenian Church and delivered a sermon on the occasion of the Feast of the Second Palm Sunday.

Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland, preached at St Yeghiche Armenian Church in London on Sunday, 10 May, the Sixth Sunday of Easter.

A Hokehankist (Requiem Service) for the soul of the late Mr Megerditch (Mike) Boghossian will be held on the 40th day of his passing, at the request of his daughter, Dr Sheila Boghossian, son, Dr Shahe Boghossian, and wife, Madelene Boghossian Yalkezian.

A Hokehankist (Requiem Service) will take place at St Yeghiche Armenian Church on 10th of May - the 40th day of the passing of the late Berj Boghos Kalaidjian.

The Divine Liturgy will begin at 11:00 am, followed by the Hokehankist service at approximately 12:30 pm.

On 24 April 2026, the University Church of St Mary the Virgin hosted a traditional Armenian Vespers service to mark the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and to honour its Holy Martyrs.

An ecumenical service of Evening Prayer for peace in the Middle East was held on Thursday, 30 April, at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, bringing together Christians from different traditions in a united call for peace, justice, and reconciliation.

A solemn Divine Liturgy and commemorative service took place at St Yeghiche Armenian Church on Sunday, 26 April, marking the remembrance of the victims of the Armenian Genocide. The service was presided over by Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

“April 24 is not only a day of remembrance, but a call to keep memory alive—so that truth may speak, justice may prevail, and hope may endure.”

Armenians in Scotland marked the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide on April 24 in a distinctive and deeply moving way—through a commemorative candlelight concert that united memory, music, and prayer.

Today is April 24.

On this day, we bow in reverence before the memory of the holy martyrs of the Armenian Genocide. We feel the pain, suffering, and loss endured by our people, but also their faith, resilience, and the will to endure.

We are in the season of the Holy Resurrection, and it is in this light that we remember our martyrs. For the Gospel proclaims to us: “He is not here; He is risen” (Luke 24:6). This truth gives us the strength to believe that death and evil never have the final word.

On April 21st, Bishop Hovakim Manukyan attended a meeting of Eastern Church leaders in the United Kingdom, where, in a spirit of brotherly fellowship, they discussed the challenges facing the Churches today. The gathering also adopted a mission statement for their shared work and witness.

A solemn commemoration marking the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide took place at the Armenian monument in Ealing Green, at the Eternal Flames Khachkar.

The event, organised by the Armenian National Committee UK (ANC UK) and the Armenian Community Council UK (ACC UK), brought together the Ambassador of Armenia, the Deputy Lord Lieutenant, Members of Parliament, the Deputy Mayor, councillors and representatives of Ealing Council, as well as faith leaders and members of the Armenian community.

The Armenian community in Scotland came together in a spirit of deep faith and joyful unity for the celebration of the Easter Divine Liturgy at Sacred Heart Church.

The celebration was marked by a notable sense of inclusivity, as Armenians were joined by members of the Russian and Scottish communities. This gathering reflected not only the universality of the Resurrection but also the living witness of a Church that embraces all who seek Christ, united in one faith and one hope.

The Armenian faithful gathered in Christ Church Taney in joy and prayer to celebrate the Feast of the Resurrection with Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The celebration took place at the church where the Armenian community regularly assembles for worship and where the St Hripsime Armenian School is based.