Bishop Hovakim Manukyan Attends the Enthronement of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

Photo © Neil Turner/Lambeth Palace

Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Diocese of the Armenian Church in the United Kingdom and Ireland, took part in the enthronement of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, joining senior church leaders and representatives of Christian traditions from across the United Kingdom and beyond.

The solemn service, held at Canterbury Cathedral, marked a significant moment not only for the Church of England but also for the wider Christian community. The presence of leaders from different traditions reflected the shared desire for deeper unity and common witness in today’s world.

Photo © Neil Turner/Lambeth Palace

Bishop Hovakim participated in the service in his capacity as Co-President of Churches Together in England (CTE) and as a representative of the Armenian Church. During the ceremony, as the Archbishop signed the Ecumenical Covenant, he stood alongside the other Presidents of CTE, witnessing this act as a visible sign of commitment to cooperation, dialogue, and the strengthening of relationships among the Churches.

Video courtesy: Church of England

The moment carried strong ecumenical significance, underlining the ongoing call for Christians to walk together in faith, deepen mutual understanding, and bear common witness to the Gospel in contemporary society.

For more details about the enthronement service, please visit the official website of the Church of England.