Bishop Hovakim Manukyan has been nominated as CTE President for the Orthodox Churches

Bishop Hovakim Manukyan, Primate of the Armenian Apostolic (Orthodox) Church in Great Britain and Ireland, has been nominated as CTE President for the Orthodox Churches. He succeeds Archbishop Nikitas of the Oecumenical Patriarchate (Diocese of Thyateira and Great Britain).

Churches Together in England General Secretary, Bishop Mike Royal, said: “Bishop Hovakim Manukyan has a rich history of ecumenical engagement as Primate of the Armenian Orthodox Church in Great Britain and Ireland. I’m delighted at his nomination as CTE President for the Orthodox Churches. He will represent those churches so well over the next 4 years”.

Bishop Hovakim Manukyan responded: “My journey—from my studies at the Bossey Ecumenical Institute, through my service at Holy Etchmiadzin and in the Church and Society Commission of the Conference of European Churches—has been deeply shaped by the ecumenical movement. Since coming to the United Kingdom, I have been blessed to find a welcoming and prayerful ecumenical family that has strengthened both my ministry and my faith.

“I believe that the unity of the Church is a gift from God, given through the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our calling is to protect and live this unity. In a world marked by division and conflict, our shared witness is more important than ever. It is a great honour to serve as the Orthodox President of Churches Together in England.”

CTE is represented by six Presidents from the major traditions of our 54 Member Churches. They meet regularly to discuss matters concerning the churches in England, and together seek to serve as a sign of our unity. They each sign a Covenant which describes their commitment to each other and to the churches in England.

Read more on Churches Together website.