Awards for Devoted Service at the 25th Anniversary of St. Yeghiche’s Consecration
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Outstanding members of the community are recognised for years of devoted service to the Diocese.
On Sunday, 11 October 2026, the faithful gathered at St Yeghiche Armenian Church in London to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its consecration and the Feast of the Holy Translators with a solemn Divine Liturgy and an evening concert of sacred music. The celebrations brought together the congregation, representatives of sister Churches, civic guests and members of the Armenian community for prayer and thanksgiving. The evening celebration included an award-giving ceremony and conferral of special medals.
During the awards ceremony, interspersed with musical performances, Mr and Mrs Viken Haladjian received the St Nerses Shnorhali Pontifical Award of the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin in recognition of years of their devoted service.
The evening also saw the first presentation and conferral of the St Yeghiche Medal, the inaugural medal of the Armenian Diocese of the United Kingdom and Ireland. Its first recipients were honoured for their longstanding dedication and contributions to the life of the church, diocese and community:
Mrs Zabel Malas
Mrs Hranoush Atanosian
Mrs Sonig Jojaghaian
Mrs Zaza Balian
Mrs Suzy Boghossian
Dr Setrag Karanfilian
Mrs Jaqueline Karanfilian
Archdeacon Sarkis Kalaydjian
Choirmaster Aris Nadirian
Razmik Mejlumian
Tamara Stepan
Artour Tovmasyan
Camilo Vartan Azzouz
Keghvart Vartanian
Mr Camilo Azzouz spoke on behalf of the medal recipients and conveyed congratulations on behalf of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU).